{"id":241,"date":"2013-06-06T07:31:59","date_gmt":"2013-06-06T07:31:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.leslatnerdds.com\/?p=241"},"modified":"2026-09-07T20:18:07","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T20:18:07","slug":"what-if-dental-implants-arent-right-for-me","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/blog\/what-if-dental-implants-arent-right-for-me\/","title":{"rendered":"What If Dental Implants Aren\u2019t Right for Me?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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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 implant restoration. If that isn\u2019t there, dental implants may not be an immediate option. So what might your alternatives be?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can I Become a Candidate for Dental Implants?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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 afterward is a jaw that\u2019s strong enough to anchor one or more implants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 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 more clearly and enjoy a more balanced diet. They can also help you improve the appearance of your smile and your confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want to Find Out if Dental Implants Are Right For You?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Do 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 learn about our restorative dentistry options, and call us to schedule a consultation. We serve patients from Los Angeles<\/b>, Santa Monica<\/b>, Beverly Hills<\/b>, West LA<\/b>, Mar Vista<\/b>, and beyond.<\/p>\n","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 implant restoration. If that isn\u2019t there, dental implants may not be an immediate option. So what might your alternatives be? How Can I Become a Candidate for Dental Implants? 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 […] (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=\"description\" content=\"Dental implants aren't the best solution for everyone. 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