Ideal dental implant candidates are typically in good physical health, have sufficient jawbone density, and are free from underlying infections or systemic diseases. But even if you’re dealing with multiple missing teeth, severe bone loss, or a medical condition, you’ve chosen an excellent practice to restore your smile with dental implants in Castroville, TX.
If you’re unsure whether you qualify—or have been told in the past that you don’t—we encourage you to schedule a free implant consultation to explore your options!
Dental implants are among the most complex restorative treatments, demanding a level of precision and advanced training that goes beyond more routine procedures. Determining who is a good candidate for dental implants in Castroville, TX requires the right knowledge, skills, proficiency, and experience.
If you suffer from extensive tooth loss, severe bone deterioration, oral infections, or complicating medical conditions, treatment becomes significantly more challenging. At Medina Family Dental, our implant dentists have outstanding qualifications, diagnostic skills, and decades of surgical expertise to manage complexities and achieve successful outcomes.
You can't get dental implants if you have active periodontal disease because a healthy foundation is required for a successful outcome. After gum disease treatment, you'll likely need to undergo a bone grafting procedure because gum disease weakens soft and hard tissue. And after getting dental implants, you'll need to follow proper oral hygiene because the gum tissue around implant sites is vulnerable to inflammation.
If you lost a tooth some time ago or have traditional dentures, your jawbone has likely been completely resorbed. For dental implants to fuse with your jawbone through a process called osseointegration, adequate bone density and volume are required. A bone augmentation procedure is often necessary before getting dental implants to rebuild a solid foundation and prevent failure.
Poorly controlled diabetes can impair wound healing, increase the risk of infection, and reduce bone density, thereby requiring special precautions. Cardiovascular conditions can present considerable surgical challenges that may be overcome with proper implant planning and management. While osteoporosis and bisphosphonates reduce bone density, and autoimmune disorders can impact healing and implant fusion, if you have either or both of these conditions, our team may still be able to place dental implants.
Smoking is associated with a higher risk of implant failure and peri-implantitis (an infection around implants) due to reduced blood flow and impaired healing. Excessive alcohol intake can also hinder osseointegration and increase the risk of complications. We recommend quitting smoking a minimum of one month before surgery, reducing alcohol use, and maintaining tobacco abstinence for two months after surgery to minimize these risks.
We don’t just assess whether you’re a suitable candidate for dental implants—we help you become one. Through advanced techniques and personalized planning, we tailor treatment to fit your unique clinical needs and aesthetic goals, even if you have a complex or challenging case.
Our team takes the time to truly understand what you hope to accomplish with your new teeth—whether it’s eating the foods you love, achieving a beautiful and natural-looking smile, or regaining self-confidence. Your priorities guide every step of your implant journey, so the outcome reflects more than restored teeth—it reflects the life you want to live!
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