What are Dental Implants?
Quite simply, Dental implants are artificial replacement for natural
tooth roots. They attach firmly into the gum and jawbone, becoming
quite solid. Your general dentist then places a crown onto this artificial
tooth root which looks feels and functions like a natural tooth. Implants
can also be used to anchor partials and full dentures.
When are Dental Implants
Appropriate?
Dental Implants are one method of tooth replacement. Other methods
are bridges, partial dentures and full dentures. Your general dentist
is the judge of which method is most appropriate.
What are some of advantages
of Dental Implants?
1. More attractive appearance.
2. Speech improvement.
3. Greater comfort.
4. Greater ability to chew food naturally.
What is the advantage
of fixed restorations?
Implants look and feel like natural teeth. As dental implants are
fixed in the jaw there are none of the problems that can be associated
with removable appliances such as dentures and partials, including:
1. The slipping, irritation & pain that can accompany dentures.
2. The tedious removal for overnight soaking and cleaning.
3. The Adhesives.
What is the success
rate of implants?
The success rate of Osseointegrated Dental Implants is between 94% and
98%. If you are a non-smoker with good oral hygiene habits, the percentage
is closer to 100%.
How long will they last?
Dental implants integrate into the jawbone. Implants have been in
patients mouths for 25 years. With excellent oral hygiene and regular
check-ups and cleanings, your implant should last a lifetime.
Are Dental Implants
Expensive?
Dental implants do cost more than conventional dentures, but they will
last longer than dentures.
How Predictable is the
Procedure?
The success rate of Dental Implants is between 94% and 98%. If patients
practice daily, effective oral care and maintenance, and are infection
and disease-free, dental implants can be their friends forever.
AM I a Candidate for
Implants?
Implants begin with an evaluation by your general dentist who will decide
if you are good candidate for the procedure. If he feels implants
might be possible, he will send you to a periodontist for a placement evaluation.
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