Self Test:
If you have been thinking about getting dental implants, you may be wondering
if you are a possible candidate for this procedure. You can take this
simple test to see if this procedure might help you.
Ask yourself the
following questions:
1. Am I missing one or more teeth?
2. Do I hide my smile because of unsightly spaces between my teeth
or because I am missing teeth?
3. Do I lack confidence when I smile, speak or eat?
4. Am I having trouble eating, chewing, or speaking properly?
5. Are my teeth loose, or am I in need of treatment for advanced gum
disease?
6. Do I have dentures that slip or cause sore spots when I chew?
7. Do my dentures need to be relined frequently because of bone loss?
8. Do I carry my complete or partial dentures in my pocket or leave them
at home?
9. Am I having any problems with existing crowns or bridges, either functionally
or cosmetically?
10. Are the teeth holding my bridge loosening or moving?
11. Can I wait six to nine months for the entire implant process to be
completed?
12. Will I be willing to commit to the high standard of home care that
is necessary to properly maintain a dental implant?
13. Will I follow up with regular dental checkups?
14. Do I believe that my life could be improved if my teeth were improved?
15. Have I been told that there is no other alternative to improve my
dental situation?
If you answered "yes" to one or more of these
questions, you may be a candidate for dental implant procedure.