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Anyone with good
general and oral health. Adequate bone in the jaw is needed to provide a strong bony base to embed the implant.
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Modern dental implants are made of titanium which is totally bio-compatible with body tissues and actually integrates with the surrounding bone and becomes part of the body. Success rates for dental implants are greater than 90%. |
DOES IT HURT TO HAVE DENTAL IMPLANTS PLACED?
With modern anaesthetic and patient sedation techniques, most patients do not feel any pain during surgery. Generally, there is minimal post-operative pain or discomfort. |
To complete treatment from implant placement to the final prosthesis, a time span of 3-4 months is required. In more complex cases with bone grafting a time span of 9 months may be required. Temporary teeth will be provided during this time frame. |
HOW LONG COULD ONE EXPECT TO BE OFF WORK?
Generally, you would be able to go back to work the next day. You can expect slight swelling for a few days. |
WHAT WILL HAPPEN WITHOUT TREATMENT?
The adjacent teeth will become misaligned as they move into space created by the missing tooth. The impact of tooth loss and bone resorption can cause collapsed facial profiles, sunken lips and increased wrinkles around the mouth.
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WHO SHOULD YOU LOOK FOR DENTAL IMPLANTS?
As implant dentistry becomes more advanced and complex , frequently a team of dental specialists is required, especially if the case involved is a complex one.
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