Who makes a good candidate for dental implants in St John’s Wood?

Any adult over the age of 21 is suitable for dental implants so long as the jaw has finished growing. Whilst missing teeth are a pretty common occurrence amongst adult of all ages, whether the tooth loss was due to an injury, sporting event or poor dental care, the effects can be more harmful than many may think. Most patients know that having gaps in your smile can of course have a negative impact on your self-esteem and social life but what is less known is that missing teeth, that are not replaced can cause the bone in your jaw to deteriorate and ultimately alter the shape of your face.

Replacing a missing tooth within the first few months, instead of waiting for several months or years, can prevent extensive and expensive treatment later in life. At Aura Dental, our patients find dental implants in St John’s Wood a worthwhile investment as they are one of the most successful procedures available to replace a missing too and hold long-lasting results.

How do dental implants work?

A dental implant replaces your missing tooth’s root structure which then has a crown added which helps you chew and speak properly. An implant is a small titanium screw which is surgically fixed beneath the gum line in the jawbone, these are then restored with the replacement teeth after a healing period of several months. Dental implants are more effective compared to other tooth replacement options, because they do not simply sit on the gums – they interact with the jawbone, prevent its deterioration and promote the generation of healthy bone tissue.

Am I a good candidate for dental implants?

In general, most people are good candidates for dental implants in St John’s Wood. However, since dental implants fuse with the jawbone in order to stabilise replacement teeth, adequate bone density and quality is one of the most important requirements for their success.

Children cannot have dental implants since their jawbone has not sufficiently developed and bone grafts or mini implants are sometimes considered for patients who do not have enough bone tissue; however, modern implant techniques allow patients to have dental implants even if they are suffering from extensive bone loss.

If you are pregnant, or a smoker, dental implants may not be for you and patients who tend to grind and clench their teeth, different tooth restoration options will be discussed with Aura Dentals specialists. Finally, patients with diabetes and heart disease can still have dental implants in St John’s Wood as long as their condition is under control.

In any case, candidacy for dental implants should be considered on an individual basis with the Aura team.