Indications and cons-indications
For an implant, it is necessary that the volume and the quality of the jaw bone are sufficient. These parameters are generally measured using a scanner. However, it is also possible to increase the volume of bone using a bone graft. It is also important that the neighbouring teeth and gums are healthy.
A medical questionnaire will rule out any against-indications: irradiation of the face high risk of infective endocarditis (infection of a heart valve by bacteria of the mouth). The cons-indications are more common: poor hygiene, smoking, uncontrolled diabetes, taking anticoagulants …