There are millions of people wearing implant-supported prostheses in the world, all of different races and anatomical conformations, each with their own requirements.
Whatever problem you have in your mouth, your dentist will be able to indicate the most suitable solution for you.

• They are not advisable for young patients at the age of puberty, when the bones are still developing.
• There is no contraindication however for elderly people, even in advanced age or osteoporosis sufferers.
• Diabetes, heart conditions or other illnesses, normally considered to present a risk factor, do not give rise to any contraindication.
• Smokers of over 15/20 cigarettes a day, heavy drinkers and those using drugs run a higher risk of implant failure due to the fact that these substances tend to cause bleeding and infection.