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Who is a Good Candidate for Dental Implants?

March 12, 2010 @ 05:50 PM — by Michele Wallace
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People often lose teeth from age or illness and are then left with a diminished appearance that causes a lack of self-esteem. When a person has missing teeth they often explore restorative dentistry procedures that can correct their smiles. Patients missing teeth can often be ideal candidates for dental implants. These patients should seek a consultation with an experienced cosmetic dentist to determine if they are a good candidate for dental implants.

 

Good Candidate for Dental Implants

Most patients desiring dental implants are good candidates for the procedure. When a patient seeks a consultation with a cosmetic dentist for dental implants they will undergo a screening process that may include a CT scan to determine the bone structure of the jaw. A good candidate for dental implants has good jaw bone structure and density. If a patient is lacking in bone structure a bone graft may be suggested to build up the jaw bone.

 

As with any surgical procedure, a patient that wishes to get dental implants should be in good physical health. This will make it possible to withstand the surgical procedures and aid in the recovery process. In addition to physical health, a patient should have good oral health.

 

A good candidate for dental implants will also have realistic expectations of the procedure. It is important that a patient fully understands what the dental implant procedure entails and risks involved. An ideal candidate will be willing to undergo the multiple procedures and tolerate the several months of recovery.

 

Patients That Should Not Have Dental Implants

There are some patients that should not have dental implants and should discuss other options with a restorative dentist. Patients that have certain medical conditions should not have the procedure these conditions include periodontal disease, diabetes and immune system deficiencies. In addition to medical reasons patients that are heavy smokers or abuse alcohol should not have dental implants as it can complicate the healing process.

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