The consultation before getting dental implants involve three parts: the oral examination, the x-ray examination, and the case treatment plan. During the oral exam, your dentist will evaluate the health of your gums and remaining teeth. The quality and quantity of the jaw bone where the teeth was previously located will also be examined. The x-ray exam will help determine if there is enough bone, the density of the bone, and if there is enough bone that runs above the nerve of the lower or upper jaw. Finally, the case treatment plan is when your dentist will make a projection regarding what type of treatment can be done with the bone in your jaw, how many implants will be needed, and if there are any special considerations for your case.