{"id":87,"date":"2018-07-07T13:24:35","date_gmt":"2018-07-07T13:24:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whartondentists.com\/blog\/?p=87"},"modified":"2018-07-23T13:28:20","modified_gmt":"2018-07-23T13:28:20","slug":"dental-implant-consultation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whartondentists.com\/blog\/dental-implant-consultation\/","title":{"rendered":"What Can You Expect During a Dental Implant Consultation?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-88\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whartondentists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/image-2018-07-23-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Computer graphic of a dental implant\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whartondentists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/image-2018-07-23-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.whartondentists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/image-2018-07-23-1.jpg 371w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>If you\u2019re one of the 178 million Americans who\u2019s missing at least one tooth, you\u2019ve probably done a fair amount of research on replacement options. There\u2019s no question that implants are known to be the \u201cgold standard\u201d because they look and feel more like your natural teeth than any other choice. But if you\u2019re ready to find out whether they would work for you, you might be wondering what you can expect from a dental implant consultation. Keep reading to find out what a consultation entails and who makes a great candidate for implants!<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>What Can You Expect During a Consultation?<\/h2>\n<p>One of the first things you\u2019ll do during a consultation is discuss\u00a0your medical and dental history. The health of your mouth and body are connected, and this information will give a dentist an idea of how well you\u2019ll heal after an implant is placed, which is crucial to the success of the implant.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll also have several images taken of your teeth and jaws so a dentist can assess how much bone mass you have. This information is used to determine exactly where the implant would be placed and whether your jaws can adequately support it.<\/p>\n<h2>Who Is the Ideal Candidate For Dental Implants?<\/h2>\n<p>Here are some of the \u201cideal\u201d traits a patient would have before getting implants:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Non-smoker<\/strong> \u2013 Smoking affects your ability to heal after implant surgery. In fact, the success rate for smokers is about 85%, compared to 98% for non-smokers. That\u2019s why it\u2019s recommended that you quit using tobacco before an implant procedure.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Adequate bone mass<\/strong> \u2013 When a patient loses a tooth, their body begins the slow process of reabsorbing the bone that once surrounded it. The ideal patient will have enough bone remaining in their jaws to \u201chang on\u201d to an implant.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reasonably good oral health<\/strong> \u2013 Patients with advanced stages of gum disease (also called periodontal disease) may not be the best candidates because implants require support from the surrounding gums and underlying bone to be successful.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Remember, each patient is evaluated on a case-by-case basis, so don\u2019t count yourself out just yet if you fall into any of these categories!<\/p>\n<p>In some cases, for example, if a patient doesn\u2019t have enough bone in their jaw, a procedure called a bone graft can be done. This would be done prior to having an implant placed to \u201cgrow\u201d the necessary bone mass in their jaw.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whartondentists.com\/dental-implants.html\">Dental implants<\/a> are a fantastic way to restore missing teeth and provide patients with decades of great oral health. Knowledge is power, so a consultation is well worth your time and effort to see if implants will work for you!<\/p>\n<h2>About the Author<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whartondentists.com\/meet-dr-tripulas.html\">Dr. David Tripulas<\/a> is a general, cosmetic and restorative dentist who has decades of experience and has placed countless implants in that time. He always thoroughly evaluates each patient to assess their unique needs and goals so he can deliver the best result possible. If you have any questions, he can be reached via his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whartondentists.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or at (979) 532-4663.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re one of the 178 million Americans who\u2019s missing at least one tooth, you\u2019ve probably done a fair amount of research on replacement options. 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