Missing teeth or uncomfortable dentures shouldn’t hold you back from enjoying life—or enjoying your favorite local food in Davie. At Davie Advanced Dentistry, Dr. Abbo helps patients across Davie, Weston, Cooper City, and Plantation rebuild their smiles with strong, permanent dental implants. But patients often wonder if they qualify for these long-lasting tooth replacements.
While dental implants are widely considered the gold standard for replacing missing teeth, ensuring long-term success starts with a comprehensive evaluation of your individual candidacy.
Ready to find out if you qualify? Call our top-rated Davie dental team at (954) 434-3331 to schedule your dental implant consultation today!
Many adults who are missing one, several, or all of their teeth may be candidates for dental implants. Unlike removable dentures that rest on top of the gums, a dental implant acts as an artificial tooth root integrated directly into your jawbone.
To support long-term implant success, Dr. Abbo evaluates several important factors, including:
Your jawbone needs enough volume and height to firmly hold and support the titanium implant post. If you’ve had missing teeth for a while, some bone loss is natural. The good news? Bone loss doesn’t automatically disqualify you—Dr. Abbo often performs bone grafting procedures to rebuild the foundation first.
Active gum disease can compromise the bone surrounding your implant, leading to failure. Your gums must be healthy and free of infection before implant placement. If gum disease is present, we provide periodontal treatment to restore your gum health first.
Because implant placement is a minor surgical procedure, your body needs to heal properly afterward. Conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure do not automatically rule out dental implants, but their level of control and your overall health may affect treatment planning and healing. We will review your medical history and current medications to ensure surgery is safe for you.
Dental implants look and feel like natural teeth, and they require similar care! Brushing, flossing, and staying consistent with routine dental cleanings at our Davie office are key to protecting your investment.
To explore your eligibility for dental implants, reach out to our Davie, FL dentist by scheduling an appointment at (954) 434-3331.
During your initial consultation, Dr. Abbo takes a holistic look at your lifestyle and health history. Certain conditions don’t necessarily disqualify you, but they may require custom planning:
Hearing that you have a thin or recessed jawbone can be discouraging, but modern implant dentistry offers proven solutions. At Davie Advanced Dentistry, we don’t turn away complex cases without exploring prep procedures:
We believe in predictable, stress-free care. When you visit Davie Advanced Dentistry for an implant evaluation, Dr. Abbo uses 3D CBCT imaging to evaluate your jawbone, surrounding anatomy, and potential implant sites.:
No! Age is rarely a barrier. Age alone does not usually determine whether someone can receive dental implants. Your overall health, healing ability, oral health, and available bone are important considerations. Many of our Davie patients in their 70s and 80s successfully transition from loose dentures to secure implants.
Yes. People who currently wear partial or full dentures may still be candidates for implant-supported dentures or a fixed full-arch restoration. Dr. Abbo can evaluate your bone, oral health, and overall candidacy to determine which options may be appropriate.
It’s worth having the area evaluated as soon as practical after tooth loss. Bone changes can occur after a tooth is removed, and the timing of implant placement depends on factors such as healing, bone volume, infection, and your individual treatment plan.
