{"id":118,"date":"2025-04-02T22:47:03","date_gmt":"2025-04-02T22:47:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brianlaverydmd.com\/blog\/?p=118"},"modified":"2025-05-30T22:48:48","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T22:48:48","slug":"3-issues-that-make-dental-implants-complicated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brianlaverydmd.com\/blog\/2025\/04\/02\/3-issues-that-make-dental-implants-complicated\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Issues That Could Make Getting Dental Implants More Complicated"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brianlaverydmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-300x200.png\" alt=\"Dentist holding a model dental implant while talking with patient\" class=\"wp-image-119\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brianlaverydmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.brianlaverydmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re really interested in getting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brianlaverydmd.com\/dental-implants.html\">dental implants<\/a>, but you\u2019re not quite sure if you\u2019d make a good candidate. That\u2019s a fair concern to have \u2013 while there isn\u2019t an age-limit for this modern treatment, certain oral health situations can make receiving them more complicated. Fortunately, your dentist can likely help you qualify with preliminary procedures! Keep reading to learn more about three issues that can interfere with implant placement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Gum Disease<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The problem with gum disease is that it can cause your gums to recede. Dental implants (and natural teeth) rely on this pink oral tissue to stay in place. So, if you have an active case of gum disease going into a dental implant treatment, odds are your restoration will become loose or fall out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, gum disease is curable! Depending on the severity of your case, you may only need to increase your oral hygiene efforts \u2013 or you might need more involved periodontal therapy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Not Enough Jawbone Mass<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your gums aren\u2019t the only thing that supports your smile. Natural teeth are anchored to your jawbone via dental root, and dental implants mimic this design with titanium posts. Obviously, a titanium post is a bit larger than a dental root! If your jawbone doesn\u2019t have a certain amount of mass, the implant won\u2019t properly fuse with your jawbone, and you could lose your restoration \u2013 or even damage the bone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are ways around this issue, though. Patients with a thinner jawbone can talk to their dentist about mini dental implants, all-on-4s, or bone grafting. Each of these solutions is specifically designed to compensate for low bone mass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Regular Tobacco Usage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The chemicals in tobacco products can cause all kinds of problems for your mouth. They slow the body\u2019s natural process, increase your risk of developing infection, and are strongly linked to cavities and gum disease. Quitting smoking is difficult, but tobacco will make it much more difficult to have a smooth and successful dental implant treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re not sure whether you\u2019re a good candidate for dental implants, talk to your dentist. They\u2019ll thoroughly examine your oral health during a consultation and let you know whether you need preliminary treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brianlaverydmd.com\/meet-dr-lavery.html\">Dr. Brian Lavery<\/a> has over 40 years of experience in the field of dentistry and has placed hundreds of dental implants. He\u2019s well-qualified to assess your oral health for potential treatment complications, and if you require preliminary procedures, can provide prompt and comprehensive service. To get started with your dental implant journey today, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brianlaverydmd.com\/contact.html\">contact<\/a> Dr. Lavery\u2019s office at 609-588-5600.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019re really interested in getting dental implants, but you\u2019re not quite sure if you\u2019d make a good candidate. 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