{"id":168,"date":"2024-10-27T20:03:33","date_gmt":"2024-10-27T20:03:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fsdentalarts.com\/blog\/?p=168"},"modified":"2024-10-27T20:03:33","modified_gmt":"2024-10-27T20:03:33","slug":"are-you-a-candidate-for-dental-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fsdentalarts.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/are-you-a-candidate-for-dental-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Dental Implants Safe?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"DentalTraditional bridges and dentures have been used for generations and are supported by decades of success. However, 500,000 Americans every year are choosing dental implants to replace their missing teeth. Unlike other tooth replacement methods, you’ll require surgery to get dental implants<\/a>. It’s normal to have concerns about the safety of the procedure, but there’s no need to worry. Dental implants are the most successful solution for tooth loss.<\/p>\n

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How Dental Implants Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A dental implant is unique from any other treatment because it mimics both the tooth root and the crown. A titanium implant post is surgically placed into your jawbone to serve as a new root. Your jaw will fuse to the post through a process called osseointegration. Once sufficient healing has occurred, an abutment is placed on the post to connect your customized restoration. This creates the next best thing to a natural tooth using a method that can last for decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Potential Concerning Health Conditions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most patients with good oral and overall wellness are candidates for dental implants. Your dentist will learn more about your health history during your consultation to look for anything concerning. Certain health conditions or medical medications can complicate your procedure, but that doesn’t mean you can’t benefit from dental implants. Here are a few issues that might concern your dentist:<\/p>\n\n\n\n