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WHO IS A CANDIDATE FOR DENTAL IMPLANTS? Anyone who is missing one or more of their teeth due to injury, disease, or decay may be a candidate for dental implants. If one or a few teeth are missing, dental implants in conjunction with a crown or bridge can replace those teeth without losing more bone. If all or most of the teeth are missing, dental implants may be placed to replace a loose fitting full or partial denture. Adequate bone in the jaw is needed to support the implant(s) along with healthy gum tissues that are free of periodontal disease. Occasionally, older patients express concerns that their age may prevent them from enjoying the benefits that dental implants offer.
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However, health is more of a determining factor than age. If one is healthy enough to have a tooth extracted, one is most probably healthy enough to receive dental implants. Certainly placing a dental implant(s) is far less traumatic and much more precise than having a tooth extracted. Certain chronic diseases may contraindicate implant treatment. The dentist will determine if a patient is a candidate for dental implants after a careful evaluation of their dental and medical health histories.
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