Am I a Candidate for Dental Implants?

Good candidates usually have missing teeth or failing teeth, enough bone to support implants, and gums that can be made healthy before treatment. They also need to be able to maintain oral hygiene and attend follow-up visits.

Implant planning is individualized. A patient missing one tooth has different needs than a patient with loose dentures or advanced periodontal disease.

Medical history matters because healing is part of implant success. Diabetes, immune conditions, certain medications, smoking, and prior radiation treatment may change the plan or require medical coordination.

These factors do not automatically rule out implants, but they should be reviewed carefully before treatment begins.

Bone loss is common after tooth loss or periodontal disease. Depending on the area, bone grafting, ridge augmentation, ridge preservation, or sinus lift treatment may help rebuild support for implants.

In some full-arch cases, implant position and prosthetic design can be planned around available bone, but the specialist must evaluate this with imaging.