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| In this section you will find answers to Frequently Asked Questions regarding dental implants. If you have a question that is not answered in this section, please write to us and we will answer you via email.
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- What are the benefits of dental implants?
- What might be some of the factors that would prevent me from being an implant candidate?
- How often will I need to have my dental implants checked?
- Is dental implant surgery painful?
- When can I return to work after implant surgery?
- What factors contribute to long-term success of dental implants?
- Are there any age limitations for dental implants?
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| 1. | What are the benefits of dental implants? |
| Dental implants have given countless patients many amazing benefits. - You will smile again
- Improved appearance
- Improved comfort
- Improved speech
- Eat better, enjoy more foods, better nutrition
- Convenience
- Improved self-esteem
Dental implants are also a great value for your investment. You will be getting a product that you will be using 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks of the year, probably for many, many years of your life.
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| 2. | What might be some of the factors that would prevent me from being an implant candidate? |
| There are some medical factors that might prevent a person from being a good candidate for dental implants. Some of these may be uncontrolled diabetes, chemotherapy or radiation therapy, parathyroid disorders, blood disorders, rare bone disorders or bone marrow cancer. Some physical factors may include insufficient or poor quality bone, low sinuses or nerve bundles. |
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| 3. | How often will I need to have my dental implants checked? |
| The success of your implants will depend greatly on how well you maintain them. They will need to be professionally cleaned by a hygienist and examined by your implant dentist every three to four months. This hygienist should be trained in the specific procedure of maintaining dental implants. Also, brushing and flossing daily is absolutely necessary for long-term success. |
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| 4. | Is dental implant surgery painful? |
| No. An effective local anesthetic is used during the surgery so that you do not have any discomfort during the placement of the implants. The mild discomfort you might experience after surgery can be controlled with medications. |
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| 5. | When can I return to work after implant surgery? |
| You can go to work the next day, unless some particular surgical circumstance arises. Your implant dentist will discuss all postoperative instructions with you. |
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| 6. | What factors contribute to long-term success of dental implants? |
| Long-term success depends on multiple factors. First off, success will depend on the quality and quantity of bone. The better the bone and the more available, the greater the chance of long-term success. Secondly, the experience and ability of the dental surgeon will be a factor. As with any surgical procedure, there is no substitute for the experience and individual talent of the dentist. And finally, the quality of the restoration placed on top of the implant will play a big role in long-term success. If the design of the implant crowns or overdentures are poorly constructed, and biting forces are not balanced, even the best-placed dental implant will have a compromised survival rate. |
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| 7. | Are there any age limitations for dental implants? |
| No. Any person at any age can have dental implants as long as there is enough bone available in which to place the implants. |
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