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Am I a Good Candidate for Dental Implants?

August 24, 2020 11:53 pm Published by


Are you wondering if dental implants are the answer to your missing teeth? Dental implants are a good choice if you are looking for a permanent and natural-looking teeth replacement option for a single tooth or multiple teeth.

At Peek Dentistry in Katy, TX, our team will do a full evaluation to determine if dental implants are the best tooth replacement solution for you. In this blog post, we go over a few factors that improve your chances of qualifying for dental implants. We also discuss a few situations when dental implants might not currently be the right fit.

How to Qualify for Dental Implants

  1. Healthy Gums

    2. You must have healthy gums for a successful dental implant. An implant is of a small, biocompatible rod that is surgically inserted through your gums into your jawbone. As the bone and gums heal, the implant is secured through a process called osseointegration.

  2. Commitment to Daily Oral Hygiene

    3. Oral hygiene habits like brushing your teeth twice a day for two minutes each time and daily flossing are essential. Daily oral care ensures that your gums stay healthy. Gum disease and infection will compromise your dental implants.

  3. Sufficient Jawbone Density

    4. Since dental implants are set in the jawbone, you need to have enough bone mass to anchor them in place. Some patients with insufficient jawbone strength may qualify for a bone graft before getting dental implants.

When Dental Implants Aren’t a Good Fit

  1. Tobacco Products

    2. Smoking and tobacco cause a lot of problems for your oral health. For example, tobacco products can interfere with recovery after surgery by causing inflammation and delayed healing around the implant.

  2. Gum Disease

    3. If you have any gum issues, they will need to be treated with improved oral hygiene and periodontal therapy.

  3. Teeth Grinding & Clenching

    4. Chronic teeth grinding and clenching, also known as bruxism, is not ideal for dental implants. It puts excessive pressure on your teeth, which can cause the crown and/or implant to fail.

  4. Do Not Want Invasive Surgery or Long Recovery

    5. Surgery is unavoidable if you want dental implants. You’ll also spend several months healing from the surgery. You will likely only experience mild discomfort during this time. However, if this process doesn’t appeal to you, you should consider other teeth replacement options like a bridge or partial denture.

Schedule a Consultation for Dental Implants in Katy, TX

Restore your smile at Peek Dentistry! Our dentists are qualified professionals that can determine whether you’re a good candidate for dental implants. Contact us today to set up a consultation.

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