Most People Who Think They Can’t Get Implants Actually Can.
Bone loss, medical conditions, age — Dr. Qiu has solutions for most cases. Find out if you qualify at your free consultation.
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Am I a Candidate for Dental Implants?
Most adults are. Find out in 60 seconds — or come in for a free 3D scan and we’ll tell you exactly what’s possible.
Call (562) 923-4538 — Free 3D ScanThe short answer: probably yes.
Most adults with missing, failing, or severely damaged teeth are candidates for dental implants. Advances in implant technology — including the All-on-4 technique — mean that even patients with bone loss or who previously couldn’t get implants now have options.
The best way to know for certain is a free consultation with a 3D cone beam CT scan. At 5D Smiles in Downey, CA, Dr. Henry Qiu reviews your bone density, gum health, and medical history to give you a definitive answer and a clear treatment plan.
Could This Be You?
Most of our patients fit the first column. The second column isn’t a dead end — it just means we plan more carefully.
Good fit if you…
- Have multiple missing or failing teeth
- Have enough jawbone to hold implants
- Are in generally good health
- Want results the same day
- Are tired of dentures that slip or fall out
May need more evaluation if…
- Severe bone loss (bone graft may be needed first)
- Uncontrolled diabetes or blood disorders
- Active cancer treatment
- Heavy smoker (higher risk — learn about implants for smokers)
Cases
Even complex cases have options at 5D Smiles
For patients with bone loss or healing challenges, Dr. Qiu uses PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) therapy and biological implants to accelerate healing and improve success rates. Many patients told “you’re not a candidate” elsewhere find a path forward here.
You’re likely a good candidate if you:
Have one or more missing teeth
Whether you’re missing one tooth or an entire arch, implants can restore function and appearance permanently.
Have teeth that need to be extracted
Teeth that are severely decayed, cracked, or infected beyond repair are often replaced with implants the same day they’re removed.
Wear uncomfortable dentures
If your dentures slip, click, limit what you eat, or embarrass you — implants eliminate every one of those problems.
Are in generally good health
You don’t need to be in perfect health. Most medical conditions don’t prevent implants — they just require a modified approach.
Are a non-smoker (or willing to quit temporarily)
Smokers can get implants but have higher failure rates. Dr. Qiu will advise on timing and precautions.
Have adequate bone density (or don’t, yet)
Even patients with significant bone loss may be candidates through bone grafting or the All-on-4 technique, which uses angled implants to avoid the need for grafts.
Situations that may need extra planning:
Significant bone loss
Often solvable with bone grafting (adds 3-6 months) or All-on-4 which bypasses most bone loss entirely.
Uncontrolled diabetes
Controlled diabetes is fine. Uncontrolled can affect healing — we work with your physician to optimize before treatment.
Active gum disease
Must be treated first. Gum disease around implants causes failure. We clear the infection before placing implants.
Certain medications (bisphosphonates)
Patients on bone-density medications need special evaluation. Often still candidates with a modified protocol.
Notice that none of these are automatic disqualifiers — they just require a more thorough evaluation and sometimes a staged treatment plan. Very few patients are truly not candidates for any form of implant treatment.
What to Expect at Your Consult
In one visit, you get everything you need to make an informed decision:
Your Questions, Answered
Only one way to know for sure.
Come in for your free consultation and 3D scan. Dr. Qiu will review everything and give you an honest answer — no pressure, no obligation.
Call (562) 923-45385D Smiles Dental Implant Center · 8500 Florence Ave, Ste 100 #210, Downey, CA 90240 · Mon-Sat 7am-7pm · Se habla español