Most adults do — including many people who have worn dentures for decades or were told they don’t have enough bone. Take the one-minute check below, then confirm with a free 3D consultation.
The ideal candidate is in good general health, has enough jawbone and no active infection. But “ideal” isn’t a requirement.
Complex situations — many missing teeth, advanced gum disease, significant bone loss, years of denture wear — usually just mean a more careful plan. Angled implants, grafting at the time of surgery and five- or six-implant designs open the door for people who were turned away elsewhere.
If another office told you “no,” we’d genuinely like to see your scan.
Check your candidacyImplants are more involved than fillings, crowns or dentures. Missing teeth, bone loss and infection all add complexity — which is exactly when training and planning make the difference.
Our team focuses on full-arch implant treatment, uses 3D planning software for every case and places implants through custom surgical guides. Dr. Planes reviews each scan personally before a plan is presented to you.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth a conversation.
At your consultation we evaluate your gums, bone and teeth with a full exam and 3D scan, and review your medical history, medications and habits such as smoking. Four factors carry the most weight.
Implants need a healthy environment. Active gum disease damages both gum and bone and raises the risk of implant failure, so any infection is treated first — often on the same day as surgery when teeth are being removed.
Bone anchors the implants. Your CBCT scan measures it precisely. Where it’s lacking, angled implants or bone grafting — sometimes during the same surgery — rebuild the support needed.
Diabetes, osteoporosis medications and immune conditions can slow healing or raise infection risk. They rarely rule you out; we coordinate with your physician and adjust the plan.
Implants can last a lifetime with good health and hygiene. Smoking slows healing, so we’ll talk about cutting back or stopping around surgery. Heavy grinding is managed with the right bridge design and a night guard.
Six quick questions, about a minute. A treatment coordinator will follow up with pricing and financing options that fit your situation — no obligation.
Being a candidate is only the first step. The plan is then built around your health, how you want to eat and how you want to look.
Most of our patients come in with three goals: eat anything, smile without thinking about it and feel confident in social situations again. Full-arch implants regularly meet — and often exceed — those goals. Don’t let a past “no” be the last word.
Retirees, business owners, grandparents — people from Sebastian to Stuart who decided they were done hiding their smiles.
For years I cropped myself out of every family photo. Now my granddaughter tells me to stop smiling so much. I never invested in myself before — this was the best money I have ever spent.
I was losing a tooth every few months and living on soup. I came in on a Tuesday with a mouth full of problems and drove home the same evening with fixed teeth. First thing I ate the next week was a grouper sandwich.
Two other offices told me I didn’t have enough bone. Dr. Planes showed me my 3D scan, explained exactly where the implants could go, and never once rushed me. Physically, I just feel better.
I was terrified of dentists. With IV sedation I remember checking in and then waking up with teeth. The team called me that night and again the next morning to see how I was doing.
My lower denture floated around every time I talked. Four implants later it snaps in and stays put. I wish somebody had told me ten years ago this was an option.
Seeing my Smile Design Preview before anything was done made the decision easy. The final teeth look exactly like the preview — natural, not that fake bright white.
Can’t find your question? Call (772) 302-4518 — a treatment coordinator will answer it.
All dental implant questionsOften, yes. Many “not enough bone” assessments are made from 2D X-rays. A 3D CBCT scan shows the bone that is available, and angled implants or grafting can usually work with it.
There’s no upper age limit. We treat many patients in their seventies and eighties; what matters is overall health, not age.
Usually, yes — especially when it’s well controlled. We’ll review your recent A1C and coordinate with your physician if needed.
No, but smoking does raise the risk of slow healing and implant failure. We’ll recommend stopping or cutting back around surgery and talk through ways to protect your investment.
Some bone medications require extra planning. Bring a list of your medications to the consultation and we’ll review them with you and, if needed, with your doctor.
