Is everyone eligible for dental implants?
Dental implants are a popular and highly successful dental procedure that can help restore your teeth and your smile. People often opt for this treatment if they have lost teeth due to gum disease or trauma. The treatment takes place over multiple sessions and involves a titanium post being fused with your jawbone. After this stage, an artificial tooth will be attached to this metal rootThe anatomic portion of the tooth that is covered by cementum and is located in the alveolus (socket) where it is attached by the periodontal apparatus; radicular portion of tooth. and will look completely natural, thus restoring your mouth and hopefully your confidence.
However, this is one of the more complicated surgeries that you can undertake. While it is very safe and painless there are some requirements, which means there are patients who would not be fit for dental implants.
Patients under the age of 18 are often advised to avoid having dental implants as their bones could yet grow, which means the treatment may become defective in the future. For older patients, there are certain criteria you must meet. Smokers are advised against having dental implants, as the chemicals in cigarettes cause the healing process to slow down, meaning you gums may reject the implants or be unable to heal effectively.
Furthermore, you need to have enough jawbone in order for the fusion to take place successfully. If you lack this, then your dentist may advise you to have dentures instead. Finally, those with gum disease will need to have this treated first, as the inflamed gums may make the treatment very painful and also prolong the time it takes to heal.
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