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Discover Your Candidacy for Dental Implants
Our Tarpon Springs dentist, Dr. Emanuel Kontos, can help restore your smile with dental implants. Dental implants are a highly effective, permanent solution to tooth loss and unlike other options, they are designed to replace your natural teeth from root to crown.
Don’t wait any longer to restore your smile! Schedule your consultation with our skilled implant dentist today to determine your candidacy for dental implants and learn about the options available to you. Call our Tarpon Springs, FL, office at 727-361-0326 to take the first step towards a lifetime of beautiful, functional teeth.
Determining Your Candidacy for Dental Implants
At your first consultation, Dr. Kontos will determine whether or not you’re a good candidate for dental implants. There are several factors that are taken into account when determining candidacy for dental implants:
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- Overall health: Dental implant candidates should be in good overall health, as certain medical conditions and medications can affect healing and the success of the procedure.
- Oral health: It’s important that candidates have healthy gums and sufficient jawbone density to support the implant.
- Lifestyle: Smokers and heavy drinkers have a higher risk of implant failure, therefore they may not be good candidates for dental implants.
- Willingness to Follow Instructions: It’s important to listen to Dr. Kontos and our experienced team to ensure effective results. This includes following aftercare instructions given to you and caring for your dental implants long-term.
Maximizing Your Chances of Dental Implant Candidacy
Our dental implant specialist is committed to increasing your chances for candidacy. That’s why we offer supplemental procedures at our Tarpon Springs office to strengthen your weakened jawbone:
- Gum tissue grafting — This treatment uses a small piece of tissue taken from the roof of the mouth and grafting it onto the affected area of the gums. This new tissue then helps to cover exposed roots and improve the structure and durability of the gums.
- Bone grafting — A bone graft involves placing a sample of healthy bone cells onto the weakened area of your jaw to promote new cell creation and increase bone density.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are dental implants covered by insurance?
Can I be a candidate for dental implants if I have a health condition?
Why is dental implant candidacy so important?
Can I get dental implants if I am pregnant?
Are dental implants covered by insurance?
Dental implant coverage varies depending on the insurance plan. It’s best to check with your insurance provider to understand your coverage. If you need help covering out-of-pocket fees, ask your dentist if their office offers financing options.
Can I be a candidate for dental implants if I have a health condition?
Certain medical conditions and medications like diabetes and heart issues can affect healing and the success of the procedure. It’s important to inform your dentist and dental implant specialist of any health conditions you have before the procedure.
Why is dental implant candidacy so important?
It’s important that you’re considered an ideal candidate for dental implants before your placement procedure. Having issues such as low bone density and weak gums won’t provide your implants with the necessary stability they need to stay secured with the rest of your smile. This can result in a failed implant placement, which can result in painful symptoms.
Can I get dental implants if I am pregnant?
It’s generally not recommended to place dental implants during pregnancy because of the changes in hormone levels and the risk of infection. Our dental implant specialist will evaluate your medical history and determine if additional precautions are needed before the procedure. They may recommend alternative restorations in the meantime.
Schedule an Appointment With Dr. Kontos
Unsure if you’re a good candidate for dental implants? Schedule a consultation with our dental implant specialist by giving our Tarpon Springs office a call at 727-361-0326 or request an appointment online. We’re proud to serve Florida patients in Keystone, Trinity, East Lake, and surrounding areas.
