Question 1

What happens if I don’t replace my missing teeth?

Accepted Answer

When you’ve been living without your natural teeth for some time, there have been no tooth roots to stimulate the bone. This results in your jawbone weakening and shrinking, and can affect the shape of your face, causing you to look prematurely aged. Placing dental implants can significantly reduce this process, helping to maintain the natural bone structure and support your facial features.

Question 2

What is dental implant ?

Accepted Answer

A dental implant is basically a titanium post which is surgically inserted into the jawbone beneath the gum line to work as a tooth root. Post insertion, a crown will  be attach  on top of the implant to ensure the appearance of a natural tooth. Dental implants are easily the most popular and also the ideal solution, for replacing your missing tooth/teeth.

Question 3

Am I a candidate for dental implants ?

Accepted Answer

Anyone and everyone with missing teeth is a candidate for dental implants. A person having a single missing tooth to having all his teeth missing can benefit from dental implants to replace their teeth.

Question 4

How painful is getting a dental implant?

Accepted Answer

Most people who have received dental implants say that there is very little discomfort involved in the procedure. Local anesthesia can be used during the procedure, and most patients report that implants involve less pain than a tooth extraction.

Question 5

Are dental implants safe?

Accepted Answer

Dental implants are considered a safe tooth replacement procedure. For the majority of patients in good health, implants are extremely successful when performed by a suitably qualified professional.

Question 6

Are dental implants expensive?

Accepted Answer

The initial cost of having a dental implant procedure is greater than that of a denture or a tooth-supported fixed bridge. If maintained adequately, however, implants can last a lifetime, making the long-term cost affordable.   When considering costs, it is also important to consider the ‘biological cost’ of dental treatment; that is, the biological impact it has on the tooth and the likelihood of needing future treatment. The biological cost of having a denture or a tooth-supported bridge is far greater than that of an implant, and when this is taken into consideration, the dental implant is much more cost-effective.

Question 7

How do I take care of my dental implants?

Accepted Answer

Dental implants need to be adequately cleaned and maintained just like your natural teeth. Although they are not subject to dental cavities, if not properly cared for, they can develop gum inflammation and even infection and bone loss. Brushing and flossing around your dental implants is extremely important.   In addition to daily home care, it is important to maintain regular visits to your dentist who will be able to review and ensure the surrounding gums and bone remain healthy.

Question 8

Why are dental implants better than dentures?

Accepted Answer

Dentures are often ill-fitting and uncomfortable to wear, making it difficult to speak clearly and eat a wide variety of foods. Many conventional denture wearers have a restricted nutritional intake – even when eating alone – as they find it difficult to chew their food. This restricted nutritional intake can have a detrimental effect on their health and emotional well-being. With dental implants, your new replacement teeth are far more stable, allowing you to function as if you would with normal teeth.   Additionally, as dentures sit on top of the gums and are not anchored to the jawbone, they don’t stimulate the bone, resulting in increased bone loss. Conversely, dental implants keep the bone stimulated, healthy and strong.

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