{"id":44,"date":"2020-04-20T20:08:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-20T20:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.deandentalcare.com\/blog\/?p=44"},"modified":"2020-05-20T20:13:25","modified_gmt":"2020-05-20T20:13:25","slug":"dental-implants-what-makes-a-good-candidate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.deandentalcare.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/20\/dental-implants-what-makes-a-good-candidate\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental Implants: What Makes a Good Candidate?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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You\u2019ve recently lost a tooth and are exploring your options\nto replace it. Dental\nimplants<\/a> are on the cutting edge of dental technology. They are a wonderful\nway to give you a new tooth without affecting any other teeth. It\u2019s a simple\nprocess with a completely functional and natural-looking result. But is\neveryone a candidate for dental implants? These are the things that your\nCovington dentist will look for while determining if you\u2019re a good fit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Good Support Structure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the most important things for the successful placement of a dental implant is having a solid foundation in which to put it. Your dentist will do a CT scan of your mouth and jaw to determine if there is enough bone to support the implant. This is an advanced 3D scan that allows them to see your bone levels in ways that simply aren\u2019t possible with standard X-Rays. \u00a0They will also screen you for periodontal disease which could ultimately end in a failed implant if you lose too much bone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They may also ask you if you have a history of clenching or\ngrinding your teeth. This can cause the implant to become worn down too\nquickly, ending in a poor result. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Good Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your dentist will want to ensure that you don\u2019t have any\nconditions that could put you at risk for failure. Things such as diabetes, gum\ndisease, smoking, and alcohol abuse can all adversely affect your candidacy for\nan implant. They may also ask if you are immunocompromised or take certain\nmedications that may cause you to become so. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ultimately, most people are good candidates for dental\nimplants. The advances in dental technology have come a long way. Your dentist\nwill be able to very precisely and comfortably place your implant. If you are a\nmatch, you can expect your implant to last for years to come. The results are\nindistinguishable from a natural tooth and will allow you to eat and speak without\nany issues. If you are missing teeth, now might be a good time to have a\nconversation with your dentist about dental implants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr.\nStephen Dean<\/a> is passionate about dentistry.\nHe loves to be able to transform the quality of someone\u2019s life for the better\nand help them to reclaim their smile. He is a graduate of the Medical\nUniversity of South Carolina and has since spent countless hours updating his\neducation to provide exceptional dentistry for his patients. He has studied at\nthe prestigious Dawson Academy as well as the Pankey Institute. He is a Fellow\nin the International Dental Implant Association. Patients seeking implants can\ntake comfort in knowing that he has the skills and training necessary to make\nthe process as seamless as possible. If you\u2019re interested in seeing if you\u2019re a\ngood candidate for dental implants, he and his helpful team at Dean Dental Care\nwould love to see you. The\noffice<\/a> can be reached via email or over the phone at (470) 441-8475.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

You\u2019ve recently lost a tooth and are exploring your options to replace it. Dental implants are on the cutting edge of dental technology. They are a wonderful way to give you a new tooth without affecting any other teeth. It\u2019s a simple process with a completely functional and natural-looking result. But is everyone a candidate […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nGood Candidate for Dental Implants | Covington Dentist | Dr. Stephen Dean<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Dental implants are wonderful tools for tooth replacement. 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