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Suitability for implants rests on a few considered questions about health, gums, bone and lifestyle. This guide sets them out clearly, offers a short self-assessment and a decision path, and explains how a consultation turns general principles into advice that is specific to you.
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There is no single profile of an implant patient. People in their twenties lose teeth to sport or a cracked filling; people in their eighties choose implants to steady a denture. What they share is a reasonably healthy mouth, enough bone (or a way of creating it) and a willingness to care for the result. The points below are intended to help you reflect in private before you speak to us, not to reach a conclusion on your own.
| Consideration | What to reflect on |
|---|---|
| ✓ Missing teeth | Is there a gap, or a tooth that is failing? Implants can replace one tooth, several, or a full arch. |
| ✓ Gum health | Do your gums bleed or feel sore? Active gum disease is treated and stabilised before implants are planned. |
| ✓ Smoking or vaping | Both can affect healing and long-term suitability. This is discussed candidly and assessed for you individually. |
| ✓ Medical history | Diabetes, some other medical conditions and some medicines for bone conditions can influence healing. A full history helps us plan safely. |
| ✓ Bone | Has the tooth been missing a long time? Bone tends to reduce, and a 3D scan shows how much remains. |
| ✓ Ongoing care | Could you commit to thorough daily cleaning and regular reviews? Implants depend on it. |
| ✓ Age | Implants are for adults whose jaw has finished growing. Age alone sets no upper limit. |
A self-assessment cannot replace an examination. If several answers are uncertain, that is a good reason to book, not a reason to rule yourself out.
The broad route from a missing tooth to an implant, a preparatory graft, or a bridge or denture. In practice each step is confirmed by examination and 3D scan. Illustration only.
Good control matters more than the diagnosis itself. Well-managed diabetes is compatible with implants for many people; healing is monitored closely.
Some medicines prescribed for bone conditions can affect how the jaw recovers after surgery. The type, dose and duration all count, so please bring details.
Nicotine reduces blood flow to the gums. Stopping, or at least pausing around treatment, is strongly encouraged and discussed without judgement.
"I'm too old for implants." Myth. There is no upper age limit by itself; general health and bone are what count.
"Smokers can never have implants." Myth. Smoking can affect healing and suitability, but it is weighed individually rather than treated as an automatic barrier.
"If I've lost bone, I'm out of options." Myth. Grafting, angled implants such as All-on-4, bridges and dentures may all be considered.
Fixed and completed relatively quickly, though usually involves preparing the adjacent teeth.
Quoted individuallyRemovable and non-surgical. A sensible option in its own right, and one that can later be stabilised with implants.
Quoted individuallyFor an arch with few or no teeth, four angled implants support a fixed bridge, often avoiding grafting.
From £6,495 per archDr Antikleia Nalmpanti (GDC No. 200008) has 16 years of experience in private practice, with a special interest in dental implants, full-arch rehabilitation, aesthetic dentistry and prosthetics. Meet the team.
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Not at all. It is an assessment and an opportunity to ask questions. Many people take time to reflect before deciding.
Any medical conditions, all the medicines you take (including any for bone conditions), whether you smoke or vape, and any past problems with healing.
Implants are placed under local anaesthetic, so you should not feel pain during the procedure. Some tenderness afterwards is usual. We do not offer sedation.
Commonly a few months from placement to final crown, to allow the implant to bond with the bone. If a graft is needed first, the timeline is longer.
Very. For front teeth a temporary is usually arranged, so most people carry on with work and social life without anyone noticing.
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A personal assessment at 295 King's Road, Chelsea, with Dr Anti and our team. Alternatives such as bridges and dentures are always discussed.
SW3 Dental is part of a group of three practices with Waterloo Dental & Orthodontics (SE1) and Croydon Dental Practice & Addiscombe Orthodontics (CR0).
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