Profile of a Implant Candidate

Most suitable candidate is :

1. Someone who is in good health,
2. Someone who has healthy gums.
3. Someone who has enough bone in his or her jaw to allow an implant to be placed in the jawbone.
4. Some people are interested in getting implants to replace teeth that have been missing for a number of years. Others may need implants to replace teeth that were extracted recently because of severe decay, periodontal (gum) disease, infection or injury. In some cases, the teeth can be extracted and the implant placed at the same time. However, if you have an infection in a tooth root or your gums, It may be necessary to eliminate the infection prior to placing the implant.
5. Before a dental implant is placed, you may need to have the bone in the area built up to increase the chance of success. This is a common procedure called bone grafting or augmentation.
6. You may have the bone graft done and get the implants at the same time, or it may be necessary to do the bone-graft procedure first and give the bone time to heal before placing the implants. If the bone graft is done first, you will need time to heal before having the implants placed in your jawbone. However, you can wear your dentures or bridge during this time, so you won't be without teeth.