{"id":84,"date":"2025-11-23T13:00:23","date_gmt":"2025-11-23T13:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/blog\/?p=84"},"modified":"2026-03-18T08:06:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T08:06:30","slug":"can-you-have-dental-implants-with-gum-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/blog\/can-you-have-dental-implants-with-gum-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Have Dental Implants With Gum Disease\u200b?"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_85\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-85\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-85\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Can-You-Have-Dental-Implants-With-Gum-Disease\u200b-300x206.jpg\" alt=\"Can You Have Dental Implants With Gum Disease\u200b\" width=\"300\" height=\"206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Can-You-Have-Dental-Implants-With-Gum-Disease\u200b-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Can-You-Have-Dental-Implants-With-Gum-Disease\u200b-1024x703.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Can-You-Have-Dental-Implants-With-Gum-Disease\u200b-768x527.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Can-You-Have-Dental-Implants-With-Gum-Disease\u200b.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-85\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Can You Have Dental Implants With Gum Disease\u200b<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Generally, it is possible to have dental implants after gum disease has been treated.\u00a0However, the first step is to stabilise active gum disease through professional cleaning, medication, and in some cases, gum or bone grafts.<\/p>\n<h2>What\u2019s the Process?<\/h2>\n<p>1. Diagnosis of Gum Disease: Undergo a full assessment. Implant planning can only take place when gingivitis and periodontitis are well controlled.<\/p>\n<p>2. Treatment Pathways:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Deep cleaning (scaling &amp; root planing)<\/li>\n<li>Medication or surgery for severe cases<\/li>\n<li>Gum grafting if the recession is present<\/li>\n<li>Bone grafts for considerable bone loss<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>3. Evaluation for Implants:<\/p>\n<p>Specialist oral health checked<\/p>\n<p>X-rays\/3D scans for bone density<\/p>\n<p>Timeline: The process of treatment and stabilisation of gum health may span from 3 months to a year.<\/p>\n<p>4. Advanced Solution \u2013 Immediate Implants:<\/p>\n<p>Specialist London clinics provide &#8220;Smile in a Day&#8221; \u2013 immediate implant and tooth<\/p>\n<h2>Who May Not Be Eligible?<\/h2>\n<p>If\u00a0&#8211;<\/p>\n<p>Gum disease that is untreated and active<\/p>\n<p>Inability to restore or graft severe jawbone loss<\/p>\n<p>Serious medical conditions (uncontrolled diabetes, immune disorders)<\/p>\n<p>Smoking (especially heavy) is not addressed<\/p>\n<p>Certain medications (bone-density, immune suppressants) that hinder healing<\/p>\n<h2>Can Implants Fail Due to Gum Disease?<\/h2>\n<p>Unfortunately, yes, if the gum disease recurs or if poor oral hygiene is practiced after the implant placement, peri-implantitis (infection around implant) will be a likely consequence, thus leading to implant loss.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>If the gum disease is treated and your oral health is stable, dental implants after gum disease are \u200d\u200cpossible.<\/p>\n<div style=\"border-top: 2px solid #c8a96e; 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What\u2019s the Process? 1. Diagnosis of Gum Disease: Undergo a full assessment. 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