Are Dental Implants Right for Me?

The strength and density of your jawbone is a crucial factor as to whether implants are an option. Dr. Geren can evaluate your jaw and overall oral health to help you decide if implants are right for you.

If any of the following considerations apply to you, dental implants can still be a great solution for you:

• Existing Dental Work. Dental implants can either replace or reinforce dental work you already have, such as dental bridges or dentures.
• Bone Loss. As long as not too much bone tissue has been lost, dental implants can still be successful. If there is not enough of the jawbone for an implant to bond, then bone grafting may be necessary.
• Existing Medical Conditions. Any condition that would interfere with a patient’s ability to undergo anesthesia would be carefully evaluated. In general, if you can have typical dental work done, then you can undergo a dental implant procedure.
• Gum Disease. Similar to bone loss, gum disease may not hurt the success of dental implants if the disease has not progressed too far.
• Smoking Habit. Many factors must be considered for smokers, such as how long and how frequently they have been smoking. The best way to determine if your smoking habit disqualifies you for dental implants is through a consultation with Dr. Geren who can evaluate your mouth to determine if implants are right for you.

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