There are very few medical reasons why you may not be a candidate for having implant treatment and your surgeon will discuss these with you if necessary. The major limiting factor in determining whether you can have an implant to replace your missing tooth is whether there is sufficient bone remaining to accept the implant. An estimate of the bone quality can be determined with special x-ray examinations. Because our implant system is one of the most versatile available, it can be used in sites where some other implant designs cannot.
Studies suggest your implants will have a long life once they have been integrated with bone, however, each patient is different and it is impossible to predict dental implant life with any certainty. Factors thought to affect how long implants will last are your overall health, nutrition, oral hygiene and whether you use tobacco. Other factors are your anatomy and the design and construction of the restoration placed on the implants to restore the dental function.
Because each patient's treatment need is unique, your surgeon will discuss the cost of your individual surgical treatment plan. Generally speaking, the cost of treatment with dental implants is comparable to other restorations involving fixed bridgework.
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