Who is a good candidate for dental implants? Read below to find out what factors our Marlton practice looks for in good candidates. This page acts as a guideline only; to find out if you are an official candidate, schedule a consultation with Dr. Bullock.
Are you a Candidate for Dental Implants?
Good candidates for dental implants should have sufficient bone and gum structure to provide a proper foundation for implants; moreover, good candidates should have generally good oral health. If you are lacking proper bone or gum structure, you may still be a candidate for dental implants with the help of bone grafting surgery or soft tissue augmentation.
Bone Grafting and Soft Tissue Augmentation for Dental Implants
Many patients need bone grafting surgery before getting dental implants. Both bone grafting surgery and soft tissue augmentation are used to help patients build back up precious structure to support dental implants.
Bone grafting for dental implants is a procedure where bone taken from another part of the body is surgically grafted to the jawbone. Sometimes synthetic bone is used. The bone graft is performed a few months before the dental implant procedure. This is to ensure that the area is recovered enough to support the implants.
Like bone grafting, soft tissue augmentation is performed when a patient lacks gum tissue. In this procedure, receded gums are built up with tissue from the roof of the mouth.
Schedule your Dental Implants Consultation in Marlton and Eavesham Township
When you come to our office for a free consultation, Dr. Bullock will decide if you are a good candidate for dental implants and give you a personal treatment plan. Our practice serves patients in the Marlton and Eavesham Township areas. Contact us today!