Who is suitable for a dental implant?

If you have one or more missing teeth, you might be an excellent candidate for dental implants.  In order to tell if you're suitable or not for the surgery, you can set up a free consultation with Dr Fuz who will talk to you about whats involved with the procedure and how much it will cost.

Good candidates for dental implants generally meet the following criteria:

• Healthy Gums
• Good Health
• Enough bone to anchor the dental implant in the jaw
• Commitment to daily brush and floss the implanted teeth and surrounding gums
• Commitment to make regular visits to the dentist

Dental Implants may not be suitable for:

• Young patients whose jawbones have not fully developed 
• Pregnant women
• Heavy smokers – smoking retards healing and reduces the chance of implant success
• Alcohol or substance abusers
• Patients receiving high-dose irradiation of their head or neck
• People with chronic diseases or systemic problems, including high blood pressure, diabetes, connective-tissue diseases, hemophilia and significant immune deficiencies.
• Patients taking steroids or drugs that suppress the immune system
• People who severely grind or clench their teeth

If you find out you are not suitable for dental implants, Dr Fuz will be happy to discuss alternatives with you during your free consulation.