Who is suitable for dental implants?

Dental implants are suitable for almost all patients, but there are some contraindications. Implants are definitely not suitable for children, since the implant cannot be placed in the jawbone which is still growing, due to its ossification.

Implants can only be placed in a mouth with healthy teeth, which means that all cavities, root inflammations and gingivitis must be treated before the visit.

• Growing jawbone: since the dental implant will ossify in the jaw, the bone must have finished developing (not suitable for use in people under 18 years of age).
• The mouth must be healthy: all cavities, infections under the roots and inflammations of the gum and tooth attachment tissues must be treated beforehand. If implants are placed in the mouth of a patient with untreated periodontal disease, there is a very high risk of infection spreading from the gum pockets of the existing teeth to the area around the implant, which can lead to bone loss and implant loss.
• Poor oral hygiene: home hygiene practices should be reviewed with the dentist before implants are placed. The long-term success of the treatment depends on good oral hygiene and plaque control. Regular check-ups and cleanings after implant placement are necessary to assess the condition of the gums and the bone around the implant and to prevent complications as early as possible.
• General health problems: diabetes that is not under control (increased risk of infection and poorer recovery after the procedure); blood clotting problems; certain bone diseases; immune deficiency; drug use.
• Smoking:  smoking alters the body’s immune and inflammatory response, and studies have shown that smokers have poorer post-operative recovery and a higher risk of implant loss compared to non-smokers. Quitting smoking significantly increases the likelihood of successful implant treatment.

Read more:

• What is a dental implant
• The advantages of implants compared to conventional dentures
• Who is suitable for dental implants
• Examination of a patient and planning treatment
• Planning treatment
• Complications of implantation
• Caring for dental implants at home

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