Generally speaking, individuals of virtually any age and lifestyle needing to replace teeth will likely benefit from dental implants, assuming they are otherwise in reasonably good health. The patient's mouth is examined thoroughly, and X-rays are taken of the head, jaw and teeth to determine if they are a suitable candidate for dental implants.

Typical factors we consider when evaluating patients for this procedure include:

• Where the implant will be placed;
• The type and amount of bone available in the jaw to use as a base;
• Whether implants can be used to replace individual missing teeth without risking other, healthier teeth - or whether implants would be serve as support for new or existing partial or full dentures; and
• The general design and configuration of the tooth (or teeth) that will be placed on the implant with respect to adjacent teeth;

Each patient's needs are different, and must be handled individually. We are always happy to discuss options with you, to help patients determine what approaches would work best for each individual's situation.