Are Implants a predictable way to replace teeth that have been lost?

Implant tooth replacements are becoming the standard of care in dentistry. Assuming that a patient is a good candidate for one then they are the best tooth replacement option.

Their major drawback is an initial high cost, but over the long run this initial investment can be offset by their length of service. When implants and implant crowns are well done, they last predictably for many years.

Implants often do require more pre-operative planning and if an implant is desired, extractions are often accompanied by bone grafting procedures. Bone grafting helps insure that the future implant site will have sufficient thickness for an ideal sized implant fixture.