Dental Implant Procedure
If you no longer believe in the effectiveness of traditional dentures, crowns, and bridges, you can consider dental implants; according to available statistics, there are about 3 million people with dental implants in the United States, and this number is expected to increase over time.
Benefits of Dental Implants
- Get natural-looking teeth and a brighter smile.
- Obtain a permanent implant that lasts for years with minimal post-care.
- Improve your speech abilities and avoid slurring or stuttering.
- Gain more comfort and avoid the pain associated with removable dentures.
- Feel comfortable when eating and chewing as implants function just like natural teeth.
- Boost your self-confidence, especially when smiling and talking to people.
- Enhance your long-term oral health and keep adjacent teeth in good condition.
- Get a suitable and fixed solution that doesn't require frequent removal or adhesive materials like removable dentures.
Suitable Candidates for Dental Implant
If you are in good health and ready for oral surgery or extraction of regular teeth, you may be eligible or suitable for a dental implant procedure. Additionally, you should have the following characteristics:
- You have enough bone to support the implant, and you have healthy gums.
- Willing to maintain oral hygiene and visit the dentist regularly.
- Non-smoker and not suffering from uncontrollable chronic diseases such as diabetes or heart diseases.
Risks of Dental Implant Procedure
The success rate of dental implants is relatively high, and many patients express a high level of satisfaction. However, unwanted complications can occur in some cases, including:
- Implant placement too deep inside the jawbone.
- Nerve, blood vessel, or neighboring tooth damage.
- Fracture of the implanted post.
- Improper placement of the implant.
- Infection.
