Not everyone is a candidate for dental implants. Individuals who are most suited for this procedure is one who has good health, healthy gums, and enough bone space in the jaw to allow implants to be attached to the jawbone. Your dentist will have to examine your jaw’s bone structure before deciding if you are suitable for dental implants.
Before you get your dental implants placed, you might need to undergo a procedure called bone augmentation or grafting. This is when the bones in your jaw built up to increase the effectivity of the implants. The bone augmentation is usually done before the implants are placed, and the jaw is given time to heal before installing the implants. Healing time takes about four to twelve months, but you can use ordinary dentures during this time.