{"id":66,"date":"2016-06-15T15:11:30","date_gmt":"2016-06-15T15:11:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/?p=66"},"modified":"2026-04-16T19:51:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T19:51:51","slug":"are-you-a-candidate-for-dental-implants-in-houston","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/are-you-a-candidate-for-dental-implants-in-houston\/","title":{"rendered":"Are You A Candidate for Dental Implants in Houston?"},"content":{"rendered":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-67\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/iStock_000063827563_Small-300x197.jpg\" alt=\"dental implants in houston\" width=\"300\" height=\"197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/iStock_000063827563_Small-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/iStock_000063827563_Small-768x505.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/iStock_000063827563_Small.jpg 854w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>If you\u2019re missing one or more teeth, you may be interested in tooth replacement with dental implants in Houston. Dental implants are tiny titanium cylinders placed beneath the gum line in the space left by a missing tooth. After implantation, dental implants act as a prosthetic root for the tooth replacement &#8212; a crown, bridge, or denture &#8212; that is connected to the implant with a special device. Unlike non-implant supported options in tooth replacement, dental implants do not move. And when cared for properly, they can be expected to last the wearer\u2019s lifetime.<\/span>\n\n<!--more-->\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates for Dental Implants<\/span><\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you a good candidate for dental implants? Most people are &#8212; candidates for the replacement option include those who have:<\/span>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthy gums, free from periodontal (gum) disease<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A strong jawbone<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excellent dental hygiene<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who have dealt with their missing teeth for a long time before seeking replacement may have experienced too much bone loss. Without sufficient bone structure, the dental implants struggle to anchor, resulting in their ultimate failure. <\/span>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bone Augmentation for Dental Implants<\/span><\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patients who have lost too much bone structure or who have a weak, thin, or soft jawbone can undergo certain bone augmentation procedures &#8212; like bone grafting or a sinus lift &#8212; to become eligible for dental implants.<\/span>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bone grafting: A bone graft takes bone tissue from elsewhere in the body, usually from the face, the shin, or the hip of the patient, to create more space for the dental implant.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sinus lift: A sinus lift adds structure to either side of the nose to make room for dental implants in the back of the upper jaw (for molars or premolars).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Determining Your Eligibility for Dental Implants<\/span><\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The only way to know for sure whether you\u2019re a candidate for dental implants is to schedule an appointment with your general dentist or periodontist, a dentist who specializes in the placement of dental implants. <\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain lifestyle factors or health conditions may preclude a person\u2019s eligibility for dental implants. These include:<\/span>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Age: Children should not receive dental implants until their jawbones have stopped forming<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tobacco use: Smoking and other forms of tobacco use weaken oral structures, prevent proper healing, and result in dental implant failure<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health conditions: People with diseases affecting the immune system, like uncontrolled diabetes, hemophilia, and advanced stages of cancer have difficulty healing after implant surgery<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teeth grinders: People who severely grind teeth can damage their dental implants and lead to their failure<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find Out More About Houston Dental Implants Today<\/span><\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019d like to discuss your eligibility for dental implants, please <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/contact-us.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contact<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Piney Point today. <\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you\u2019re missing one or more teeth, you may be interested in tooth replacement with dental implants in Houston. Dental implants are tiny titanium cylinders placed beneath the gum line in the space left by a missing tooth. After implantation, dental implants act as a prosthetic root for the tooth replacement &#8212; a crown, bridge, or denture &#8212; that is connected to the implant with a special device. Unlike non-implant supported options in tooth replacement, dental implants do not move. And when cared for properly, they can be expected to last the wearer\u2019s lifetime. <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/are-you-a-candidate-for-dental-implants-in-houston\/\">(Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[36,35,3,22,34,8,32],"class_list":["post-66","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-implant-dentistry","tag-bone-augmentation","tag-candidates-for-dental-implants","tag-dental-implants","tag-dr-koo","tag-dr-weil","tag-houston","tag-implant-dentistry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Are You A Candidate for Dental Implants in Houston?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Most people are good candidates for 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