FAQ's

Am I a suitable candidate for dental implants?

Dental implants are suitable for patients of any age, assuming they have fully developed jawbones. Having sufficient bone tissue of a high enough quality is one of the determining factors in whether you are a suitable dental implant candidate. Assuming you are a healthy individual with good oral hygiene habits, you will be suitable for dental implant treatment.

Some factors that increase the risk of dental implant failure include:

Smoking: Heavy smoking slows down the general healing process and has a profound effect in hindering the healing process in dental implant treatment.

Excessive Alcohol: Like smoking, excessive intake of alcohol hinders the healing process.
Gum Disease: Before a dentist starts your dental implant treatment, all gum disease issues should be addressed. Gum disease is a major cause of bone loss which again hinders your dental implant treatment.

Teeth Grinding: If you are a teeth grinder, this will compromise your dental implants and any following cosmetic dentistry treatments.