As long as you are in good overall health, don’t have active gum disease, and have the jawbone needed to support an implant, you are likely a candidate for a single-tooth dental implant. During your consultation with Dr. Liao, he will examine your teeth and jaw, discuss your dental and medical histories, and take x-rays to ensure that a dental implant and crown is right for you. If x-rays show that bone loss has already occurred in the jaw, you may need to have bone grafting or a sinus lift prior to dental implant surgery to give your implant the support it needs to be successful.