Thank you for your enquiry, dental implants are the gold standard for replacing missing teeth but they are certainly not for everybody.
There is a long list of indications and contra-indications for dental implants which is beyond the scope of this sessions, but I will try to mention some of the common ones here.
In a generally healthy person with no systemic medical problems or relevant medical history, here are some common issues that might prevent you from being suitable to get dental implants done immediately.
- Untreated tooth decay
- Untreated gum disease
- Severe bone and/or gum loss around the area planned for dental implants
- Severe tooth grinding/bruxism
- Severe wear of remaining teeth
- Having an imbalanced bite with teeth that are poorly aligned
- Dental Anxiety or fear
- Having a limited mouth opening
- Lacking awareness of the alternatives to dental implants
- Lacking research on the best dentist to go to for dental implants with the correct training and experience
- Having a limited dental budget
The short list above represents some of the factors, concerns and issues that you would have to consider before getting dental implants.
