To be an ideal candidate for dental implants you must be in good oral and general health. Dental implants are needed if there are missing teeth due to an injury, periodontal disease, or any other reason.

You also need a sufficiently stable and strong jawbone to hold the implant. In addition you will need healthy gums that are free of disease or decay. One of the reasons for the growing popularity of dental implants is people’s aversion to the hassle of using traditional dental implants.

Dental implants are a stable, strong, and natural-looking alternative to replace the teeth’ arches. Contact a qualified implant dentist to find out if you are a suitable candidate for an implant procedure.

How do Dentists Evaluate a Candidate for Dental Implant Surgery?

During your scheduled consultation, the dentist will assess the status of your general and oral health in addition to your medical history. They will perform a visual examination of your mouth, jawbone, and gum tissue. After this, you will need to undergo panoramic and 3D X-rays to thoroughly inspect and assess your jawbone health and density.

All this will help the dentists to decide if dental implant surgery is a suitable option for you. Sometimes, the dentist might advise the patient for dental or periodontal treatment if their oral health is not good enough for the implantation process.   

When some or remaining teeth need an extraction, you must schedule the tooth removal procedure, and wait for the extraction site to fully heal before setting up the implantation surgery.

What are the Signs of an Ideal Candidate for Dental Implants Surgery?

The dentist needs to regard the factors given below to decide if a patient is suitable for a dental implant procedure:

Adequate Jawbone Volume

There needs to be enough jawbone volume for the implants to take hold and stay secure. You also need to undergo an assessment for gum-related issues.

Overall Oral Health

Typically, you need to be free of any disease or condition that slows down or stops your body’s healing capability. Your oral health is important too, or else the implant may be unable to fuse with the jawbone successfully.

Planning Your Dental Implant Procedure

The implant procedure is a collective exercise in which your dentist and periodontist consult with you to ascertain how and where you need the implant. Your dentist or periodontist then devises a plan based on your condition and specific needs. It could be one of the following:

• Single tooth replacement

• Replacement of several teeth  

• Replacement of all your teeth

• Sinus Augmentation  

• Ridge Modification  

Sunshine Smiles Dentistry can help determine if you are a candidate for dental implants

If you want to achieve a confident smile with implants and have questions regarding the cost, suitability, types of dental implants. Or if you want learn more about the dental implants procedure; give us a call to schedule an appointment in Roswell, GA, and our dental team will be happy to answer all your queries. Patient care is the top priority of our dental team! We strive to develop lifelong relationships with our patients by providing exceptional dental care in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. Call us at +1 (770) 998-8116 or visit our office in Roswell, GA. Now you can also schedule a dental implant appointment with our dentist online.