Restorative dentistry
Compare ways to repair teeth and replace missing teeth.
Explore your options →Understand your options
Dental implant candidates
An implant evaluation considers your oral health, jawbone, medical history and ability to maintain the restoration. Missing a tooth does not by itself establish eligibility. A dental examination and appropriate imaging are needed to decide whether implants, preparatory care or another option should be considered.
Teeth, gums and the proposed replacement
Your dentist examines the space, nearby teeth, gum health and bite. Existing gum disease or infection may require treatment before implant care. A damaged natural tooth should also be evaluated for possible preservation. The goal is a workable long-term plan, not simply filling a space.
Bone and anatomy
The proposed site needs appropriate bone support. Your clinician may use imaging to assess its dimensions and nearby anatomy, including nerves or the sinus. Some people need grafting or a different treatment approach. Grafting is not automatic, and an online description cannot establish whether it would help your site.
Health conditions and medications
Bring an accurate medication list and discuss your medical conditions, past surgery and healing history. Diabetes control and medicines that affect bone or bleeding may change the plan. Your dental and medical teams may need to coordinate care. Do not stop prescribed medication on your own to prepare for an implant consultation or surgery.
Smoking and healing
Tell your clinician about smoking, vaping and other nicotine use. Smoking can affect healing and long-term implant success. Discuss ways to reduce risk with your treating team; the effect on your treatment timing and suitability needs an individual assessment.
Age, cleaning and follow-up
Age is one part of the assessment, not a stand-alone answer. Jaw growth, general health and healing must be considered. Just as important is your ability to clean around and beneath the planned teeth and attend follow-up visits. Discuss help you may need and whether a removable or fixed design is easier for you to maintain.
If an implant is not the first step
Your plan may begin with treating gum disease, reviewing medical risks or preparing the bone. It may instead favor a bridge, a removable denture or preserving a natural tooth. Ask why an option is recommended, whether a specialist opinion would help and what changes could make reassessment useful later.
Informed decisions
Plan your treatment and care
Dental implant cost factors
Know which stages and components to discuss in your estimate.
Explore your options →Dental implant recovery and maintenance
Prepare for healing, follow-up and long-term maintenance.
Explore your options →Repair and replace teeth
Explore restorative dentistry
Composite dental fillings
Repair limited decay or damage with a tooth-colored restoration.
Explore this option →Dental bridges
Compare fixed replacement options for one or more missing teeth.
Explore this option →Dental crowns
Understand when a tooth may need broader coverage and support.
Explore this option →Full and partial dentures
Compare full, partial and implant-supported denture concepts.
Explore this option →Full-mouth reconstruction
See how extensive restorative needs can be organized into phases.
Explore this option →Questions about missing teeth
Explore implant treatment
Dental implants
Compare replacement options, benefits, risks and long-term care.
Read the guide →Dental implant procedure
Follow the stages from planning to the final restoration.
Read the guide →Options for missing teeth
Compare implant, bridge, removable and no-replacement paths.
Read the guide →Implant-supported dentures
Understand removable and fixed implant-supported designs.
Read the guide →Single-tooth dental implants
Connect implant placement, crown design and maintenance.
Read the guide →Implant-supported bridges
Learn how several teeth may be replaced with an implant bridge.
Read the guide →Full-arch dental implants
Review fixed and removable full-arch planning and tradeoffs.
Read the guide →Immediate dental implants
Separate immediate placement, loading and final restoration decisions.
Read the guide →Dental implants vs. bridges
Compare surgery, tooth preparation, cleaning and future repair.
Read the guide →Dental implants vs. dentures
Compare fixed and removable choices for missing teeth.
Read the guide →Dental implant problems and failure
Recognize concerns, evaluation and possible next steps.
Read the guide →Plan the practical details
Costs and your next conversation
Ask for an itemized estimate and confirm the office, clinician and appointments involved. An online appointment request starts a conversation; the office must confirm your visit.
Insurance and payment information →Questions after treatment?
Follow your treating clinician’s written instructions. Call that team directly about pain, a loose component or another concern; do not wait for a website form response. For a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
Contact the office →Margate · Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Start with your preferred office
Confirm the treating clinician, the services available and where each surgical or restorative appointment will take place.
Margate
100 FL-7, Suite 300, Margate, FL 33063(954) 532-127402 / YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD OFFICE
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
236 Commercial Boulevard, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL 33308(954) 568-8928Call to confirm current hours, availability and services at this office.
Your questions, answered
Does bone loss automatically rule out implants?
No single description can decide this. The location and amount of bone, nearby anatomy, health and possible preparatory treatment must be assessed together.
Does diabetes automatically disqualify me?
It requires individual review. Discuss how well it is controlled, your medications and your healing history with the treating clinician.
Can a form or photograph tell me if I qualify?
No. A request can start the conversation, but an examination, health review and any indicated imaging are needed for a recommendation.
Get ready for your visit
Organize your paperwork, questions and next steps.
Further reading
General education does not replace an examination or an individual recommendation. These independent patient resources explain implant treatment and considerations.