Who's typically a candidate for implants
Dental implants are generally an option for adults missing one or more teeth who have enough healthy bone to support the implant, or who can have that assessed and addressed as part of planning before moving forward. A single missing tooth, several missing teeth, or a full arch of failing or missing teeth are all situations implants can address — the right approach depends on your specific case, which is determined during an exam rather than assumed beforehand based on age or general health alone. Missing teeth for any reason at all — decay, injury, or a tooth that simply never came in properly — can all be reasonable starting points for the same basic conversation with your dentist.