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HOW CAN I SELECT THE PROPER DENTIST TO PERFORM
THIS TYPE OF DENTAL IMPLAT TREATMENTS?
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INTRODUCTION: Maybe you hide your smile because you are missing a tooth, or don’t feel secure with your dental prosthesis, or maybe you are having difficulty chewing.
If you have lost any teeth and would like to smile without restrains or any complex, as well as to be able to chew normally again, we have really good news for you!
A BREAF HISTORY ABOUT DENTAL IMPLANTS. For the longest time man has intended to replace missing teeth with a variety of different materials, but it wasn’t until the 70’s that Branemark (a German biologist) discovered that Titanium fuses with bone. This event is called Osseo-integration and is necessary for implants.
WHAT IS A DENTAL IMPLANT AND HOW DOES IT BENEFIT ME? An implant is an artificial piece that is surgically placed in the jaw bone or upper maxillary bone exactly in the same place where the root and teeth was located.
AM I A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR DENTAL IMPLANTS? The ideal implant candidate must have a good oral health, the bone or upper maxillary adequate to support the implant and healthy gums (tissue without periodontal decease).
After healing, the abutment is attached to the implant. It will hold a custom-made crown that the dental laboratory will mold and match to your existing teeth.
In the final step, the custom crown is cemented onto the abutment.
The tooth has been replaced without disturbing the healthy teeth next to it and bone loss has
Titanium offers the benefit of being light and very strong and generally is not rejected by the body (It is biocompatible). This is the metal mostly used orthopedic articulations and dental implants.
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Dental implants are artificial roots that support the tooth as a base and you can feel exactly as you own.
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In short and any way you may look at it, dental implants are by far the best solution for replacing lost teeth.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
• Is the implant procedure painful?
No this is usually performed under local anesthesia. Most of the procedures are performed in a dental office.
• How much more pain will I feel after the implant procedure?
You will only have minor pain for a short period of time because you will be prescribed an adequate medication to alleviate any pain you may have.
• How long does the implant procedure take?
Usually from 45 to 85 minutes, depending of the zone where is placed and of the number of implants.
• What can I eat after the implant has been placed?
Your doctor will properly inform you of a specific diet to follow for the next few days including soft foods.
• How long does the healing process take and how long the reconstruction of my dental piece will take?
Generally the process takes about 4 to 7 months, depending of your treatment plan.
• What kind of care should I give to my implant?
The caring that you should regularly use is but not limited to brushing daily after eating as well as flossing. Additionally you must continue your visits to the dentist during the healing process.
• How long does an implant last?
If your body does not reject the implant, it may last you a life time giving it the proper care. Many implants have last for more than 40 years.
• What happens if my body rejects the implant?
The implant is carefully removed and time for healing is allowed. Usually another implant can be placed after the healing process.
• Is the cost of implants covered by insurance companies?
Depending of some circumstances the insurance companies may select the implant procedures to be covered. But generally they do not have plans that cover dental implants.
Occasionally we can offer you some options in plan payments.
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HOW CAN I SELECT THE PROPER DENTIST TO PERFORM THIS TYPE OF DENTAL IMPLAT TREATMENTS?
The first step is asking your Dentist for information to this subject or ask to be referred to an implant expert to determine if you are a candidate or not.
In certain cases just one dentist may be capable of performing the whole treatment, frequently 2 or more dentists are involucrated in your dental implant treatments.
Think about the following when you want to select the proper dentist.
Dental implant treatments are complex and require experience, specific knowledge and training.
This way they obtained results are formidable and extremely satisfying.
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