Doubts about Dental Implants?
Every day at the clinic, we receive patients dissatisfied with their smile for various reasons.
There are numerous procedures aimed at preserving teeth. However, in some cases, tooth loss is inevitable, and the only solution is the placement of dental implants.
Although not a novelty anymore, there are still many doubts about dental implants, so let’s clarify the 5 most frequent questions.
1. Can anyone get dental implants?
Not all patients have the ideal conditions for this treatment, so there are situations where dental implant placement is not recommended. However, all cases require prior evaluation and planning.
2. Does it hurt to place dental implants?
The surgical procedure for placing dental implants is performed under local anesthesia, so this procedure is not associated with pain. After the procedure, some discomfort and even swelling (edema) are normal.
However, these symptoms are anticipated by the dentist, who always provides the necessary instructions/recommendations for managing them.
3. Are dental implants permanent?
It is very difficult to assign a number because the durability of dental implants is strongly related to various factors (daily hygiene care, maintenance, type of dental implant, pre-existing conditions, post-operative care, etc.).
But yes, dental implants have a very long lifespan.
4. Is it possible to reject dental implants?
When it comes to dental implants, the rejection rate is practically zero.
However, like all medical procedures, there are favorable and unfavorable conditions for placing them, and thus there may be a risk of the implant not integrating with the bone. Nevertheless, there are alternatives and solutions for every case.
5. How long does it take to place a dental implant?
The surgical procedure for placing a dental implant is relatively quick. However, it all depends on the specific case, and all cases need to be evaluated and planned appropriately.
