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<\/a>For patients who are missing one or more teeth, dental implants<\/a> can do a lot to restore natural functionality and appearance. But as effective as they are, they aren\u2019t right for everyone. It takes a certain amount of bone to support the implant posts that anchor a dental implants restoration. If that isn\u2019t there, dental implants may not be an immediate option. So what might your alternatives be?\r\n\r\nIn some cases, it may be possible for you to become a candidate through bone grafting. The bone grafting process involves the transplant of bone tissue to where you need it, or a synthetic material may also be used. The result afterwards is a jaw that\u2019s strong enough to anchor one or more implants.\r\n\r\nIn other cases, traditional options are always possible. Even though they don\u2019t mimic the natural structure of teeth with a prosthetic root, traditional bridges<\/a>, partial dentures, and full dentures<\/a> can help you speak clearer, enjoy a more balanced diet. They can also help you improve the appearance of your smile and your confidence.\r\n\r\nDo you have gaps in your smile but have been told that dental implants aren\u2019t right for you? Find out how Dr. Latner<\/a> of Westside Dental Associates<\/b> can help. Explore our services to find out about our restorative dentistry options, and call us to reserve a consultation appointment. We\u2019re serve patients from Los Angeles<\/b>, Santa Monica<\/b>, Beverly Hills<\/b>, West LA<\/b>, Mar Vista<\/b>, and beyond.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"For patients who are missing one or more teeth, dental implants can do a lot to restore natural functionality and appearance. But as effective as they are, they aren\u2019t right for everyone. It takes a certain amount of bone to support the implant posts that anchor a dental implants restoration. If that isn\u2019t there, dental implants may not be an immediate option. So what might your alternatives be? In some cases, it may be possible for you to become a candidate through bone grafting. The bone grafting process involves the transplant of bone tissue to where you need it, or a synthetic material may also be used. The result afterwards is a jaw that\u2019s strong […] (Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[33],"tags":[57,38,39,44,25,87,96,36,54,86,18],"class_list":["post-241","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-restorative-dentistry","tag-beverly-hills","tag-bridges","tag-dentures","tag-dr-les-latner","tag-los-angeles","tag-mar-vista","tag-partials","tag-restorative-dentistry-2","tag-santa-monica","tag-west-la","tag-westside-dental-associates"],"yoast_head":"\nWhat If Dental Implants Aren\u2019t Right for Me? - Westside Dental Associates<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/blog\/what-if-dental-implants-arent-right-for-me\/\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:title\" content=\"What If Dental Implants Aren\u2019t Right for Me? - Westside Dental Associates\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:description\" content=\"For patients who are missing one or more teeth, dental implants can do a lot to restore natural functionality and appearance. 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<\/a>For patients who are missing one or more teeth, dental implants<\/a> can do a lot to restore natural functionality and appearance. But as effective as they are, they aren\u2019t right for everyone. It takes a certain amount of bone to support the implant posts that anchor a dental implants restoration. If that isn\u2019t there, dental implants may not be an immediate option. So what might your alternatives be?\r\n\r\nIn some cases, it may be possible for you to become a candidate through bone grafting. The bone grafting process involves the transplant of bone tissue to where you need it, or a synthetic material may also be used. The result afterwards is a jaw that\u2019s strong enough to anchor one or more implants.\r\n\r\nIn other cases, traditional options are always possible. Even though they don\u2019t mimic the natural structure of teeth with a prosthetic root, traditional bridges<\/a>, partial dentures, and full dentures<\/a> can help you speak clearer, enjoy a more balanced diet. They can also help you improve the appearance of your smile and your confidence.\r\n\r\nDo you have gaps in your smile but have been told that dental implants aren\u2019t right for you? Find out how Dr. Latner<\/a> of Westside Dental Associates<\/b> can help. Explore our services to find out about our restorative dentistry options, and call us to reserve a consultation appointment. We\u2019re serve patients from Los Angeles<\/b>, Santa Monica<\/b>, Beverly Hills<\/b>, West LA<\/b>, Mar Vista<\/b>, and beyond.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"For patients who are missing one or more teeth, dental implants can do a lot to restore natural functionality and appearance. But as effective as they are, they aren\u2019t right for everyone. It takes a certain amount of bone to support the implant posts that anchor a dental implants restoration. If that isn\u2019t there, dental implants may not be an immediate option. So what might your alternatives be? In some cases, it may be possible for you to become a candidate through bone grafting. The bone grafting process involves the transplant of bone tissue to where you need it, or a synthetic material may also be used. The result afterwards is a jaw that\u2019s strong […] (Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[33],"tags":[57,38,39,44,25,87,96,36,54,86,18],"class_list":["post-241","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-restorative-dentistry","tag-beverly-hills","tag-bridges","tag-dentures","tag-dr-les-latner","tag-los-angeles","tag-mar-vista","tag-partials","tag-restorative-dentistry-2","tag-santa-monica","tag-west-la","tag-westside-dental-associates"],"yoast_head":"\n