Westport Cosmetic Dentistry Blog

How does one decide how to replace a lost tooth?

This is a dilemma faced by many patients and unfortunately the answer is not always that simple.

Dental Implants are wonderful however, they are not for everyone. There are indeed many contraindications to implant placement. These include but are not limited to taking Bisphosphonates like Actonel, Fosamax and Boniva, a history of uncontrolled Diabetes and history of Radiation therapy. Sometimes there is not adequate bone to hold the implant in place or the teeth on either side of the missing one need restoring anyway and the patient chooses not to have a surgical procedure.

However, in situations where a patient has no contraindications using a dental implant to replace a missing tooth an Implant can be the best and most conservative option. I place and restore dental implants all the time with tremendous success. I too would choose that option if the situation should arise in my own mouth.

If you are presented with such a dilemma give me a call at 203-256-8073 for your Free Consultation and let's see if indeed Dental Implants are for you.