Dental Implants
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Implants can be given to restore
- Single tooth
- Multiple teeth
- Full Arch
- Implants to support Dentures
- OverDenture
- All On 4 cases or All on 6 cases
- Ball and Socket Attachments
- Locator Attachments
Recommendations for Patients
Before choosing dental implants, talk to us about the potential benefits and risks, and whether you are a candidate for the procedure.
Things to consider:
- Your overall health is an important factor in determining whether you are a good candidate for dental implants, how long it will take to heal, and how long the implant may stay in place.
- Ask us what brand and model of dental implant system is being used and keep this information for your records.
- Smoking may affect the healing process and decrease the long-term success of the implant.
- The healing process for the implant body may take several months or longer, during which time you may or maynot have a temporary arrangement in place of the tooth.
After the dental implant procedure:
- Carefully follow the oral hygiene instructions given to you. Regularly cleaning the implant and surrounding teeth is very important for long-term success of the implant.
- Schedule regular visits with us to ensure the impant and surrounding structures are well.
- If your implant feels loose or painful, tell us right away.
Benefits and Risks
Dental implants can significantly improve the quality of life and the health of a person who needs them. However, complications may sometimes occur. Complications can occur soon after dental implant placement or much later. Some complications result in implant failure (usually defined as implant looseness or loss). Implant failure can result in the need for another surgical procedure to fix or replace the implant system.
Benefits of Dental Implant Systems:
- Restores the ability to chew
- Restores cosmetic appearance
- Helps keep the jawbone from shrinking due to bone loss
- Preserves the health of the surrounding bone and gums
- Helps keep adjacent (nearby) teeth stable
- Improves quality of life