Most people are.
Some just aren’t yet.
Very little rules out implants permanently. Far more often, something needs dealing with first — and then you qualify. Dr. Kasabji examines you and takes X-rays to say which of the two applies.
“No” usually means “not in this order.”
People ask whether they qualify expecting a yes or a no. In practice the answer is nearly always a sequence — treat this, wait for that, then place the implant.
We will work with you to find the best way to replace your missing teeth, including doing additional procedures first so that you do qualify.
The examination and X-rays tell us two things: whether your mouth is healthy enough to start, and whether you have enough bone to hold a post.
The only one that replaces the root
A titanium post is secured to the jawbone, and through osseointegration the jaw gives your replacement tooth the same stability it gave the natural one.
Whether you have lost one tooth or several — to age, infection, decay or damage — an implant is the only option that replaces both the missing root and the missing tooth.
What actually stops you.
Gum disease — not yet
This one is a genuine stop, for your own sake. Placing an implant means cutting into the gum, and an existing infection lowers the success rate and lengthens recovery.
Treat the gum disease first. We will tell you if we find signs of it and give you a plan to deal with it.
Cavities — not yet
Decay elsewhere in the mouth needs treating before implant surgery. That is usually quick: we remove the decay and restore the tooth.
Starting a procedure of this scale in an unhealthy mouth is how you get avoidable complications.
Thin bone — workable
You need enough bone density to hold the post. Long-term denture wearers often do not, because resorption leaches calcium from the jaw for use elsewhere.
A bone graft can rebuild it — we perform them or refer you — or a mini-dental implant, which uses a shorter post and needs less bone, may suit better.
Crowded teeth — yes, with timing
You may need orthodontics first to create the space. Placing an implant where there is not enough room only makes the existing problem worse, and this is oral surgery — it pays to do it right the first time.
Crooked teeth — certainly
We treat plenty of patients with crooked teeth. Often the implant is placed when orthodontic treatment is nearly complete, so space can be created if needed — and combining the two improves the whole smile at once.
Over- or underbite — yes
Bite position does not by itself disqualify you. We will usually suggest addressing it anyway, because aligning the jaw first improves both how the smile looks and how it works.
There is no cutoff.
We treat older patients and we think it is never too late to improve a smile. What matters is bone density, not a birth year.
Where that becomes relevant is duration, not age: someone who has worn dentures for many years may have a jaw that can no longer support a conventional implant — because the ridge has been resorbing that whole time.
Even then it is rarely the end of the conversation. A mini-dental implant needs less bone. A graft can rebuild what is gone. The scan tells us which.
If you are unhappy with dentures
A lot of people arrive here having had dentures for years and finding them a nuisance — taking them out to clean and soak, and the occasional slip at a bad moment.
Implant-supported dentures attach to posts in the jaw and stay put, with no removal needed for cleaning. Not everyone can wear them, and the examination is what decides.
Answered honestly.
Is there an age limit?
What is a mini-dental implant?
I have gum disease. Is that permanent?
Do I need a bone graft?
Can I have an implant while in braces or aligners?
How do I find out where I stand?
If the answer is yes.
Find out properly.
An examination and X-rays answer this in one visit — including what it would take to get you there if the answer today is not yet.