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- What is the life span of a dental implant?
an implant, if maintained properly can last a lifetime and doesn’t require replacement.
- Are dental implants right for me?
Nearly everyone is a good candidate for implants. Possible contraindications include poorly controlled diabetes and smoking. Consult a dental professional to determine if you are a good candidate.
- Why go with an implant?
Replacing a missing tooth with an implant provides superior function, stability and esthetics.
- Are there any allergies to titanium?
Allergies to titanium are very rare but tend to occur with other metal allergies. Contact an allergist for testing if you have had a reaction to other metals.
- How much discomfort should I expect to be in during and after the placement of the dental implant?
Discomfort usually is very minimal. The entire procedure is completed under local anesthesia. Post-operatively common anti-inflammatory agents are sufficient to control any discomfort.
- How do I keep the implant clean?
A single implant supported crown would be maintained like any other tooth with flossing and brushing. Implant supported denture can be taken out and washed under running water with a denture brush and the implants cleaned as individual teeth.
- Are the implant supported crowns and dentures removable?
Implant crowns are attached permanently and can only be removed by a professional. Implant supported dentures can be removed for cleaning of the implants and the denture.
- Are there any complications associated with placement of dental implants? Complications do exist but are not very common. Dental implants can fail to integrate with the bone and come out. They can fracture or break. There can be problems with the connection between the implant and the final crown. Infection or an inflammatory condition in the soft tissue or bone is possible as a result of the implant placement. Nerve damage in the lower jaw and damage to the maxillary sinus or the nasal cavity. All of these complications are rare and usually account for less than 5% of all dental implant procedures. These complications can usually be easily corrected.
- How long after the dental implant or implants are placed before they can be used to support a crown, dental bridge or denture? Protocol that was originally developed clearly states that we must wait at least three months in the lower jaw and four to six months in the upper jaw before we can begin to construct the new dental prosthesis that will be supported by the implants. In selected cases where esthetic appearance is a concern, a temporary crown can be placed on the day of implant placement surgery.
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