Who is a good candidate for it?

Good candidates are adults with a single missing tooth who have adequate jawbone density and healthy gums. Contraindications include uncontrolled diabetes, active periodontal disease, heavy smoking, or conditions that impair healing, such as osteoporosis or recent radiation therapy to the jaw. A thorough pre-operative assessment, including a CT scan, is performed to confirm suitability. Patients must also be committed to good oral hygiene and regular follow-up care.