Dental Implants: What You Should Know

The number of implants, the quality of the materials, whether a bone graft or other treatments are necessary before placement, as well as other factors, affect cost. Costs vary depending on the patient’s health and needs. At your initial appointment, we will evaluate your health and give you a quote that includes the total cost of the procedure from beginning to end. Remember that many dentists’ initial quotes only include the price of the implants. Asking if this is the final price and if the prosthetic work is included in the quote from a dentist is crucial to avoid any unpleasant surprises.

At our clinic, we guarantee the best medical implant materials at competitive prices along with high-quality services. This will be evident at the initial consultation.

Ask us about our financing options to replace missing teeth. These include easy monthly payments, interest-free installments, and other options that guarantee high-quality products and services and are covered in the article Prices and Cost of Dental Implants.

The majority of patients are surprised by how little pain they experience following the placement of a dental implant. If you feel additional sedation will be necessary to calm you down, you can request it or the procedure can be performed with only a local anesthetic. Once the anesthesia wears off, there shouldn’t be much discomfort. If necessary, your dentist can write you a prescription for painkillers, but most of the time, one is sufficient. Contact your dentist right away if the pain is intolerable, persists for more than a few days, or if you experience any of these unanticipated issues. See our guide to Implant Pain for more information on this subject.

Dental implants are screwed – placed into the jawbone to hold a new artificial tooth in place, while bridges use the surrounding teeth as a support for an artificial tooth or teeth. Sometimes, certain healthy parts of your natural teeth have to be ground down to support the bridges, while dental implants do not harm the surrounding teeth.

The time it takes to place dental implants varies from person to person. The usual time is between three and six months, but this can be longer depending on your individual needs and whether you require any preparation work such as extractions or bone grafts.

As with any surgical procedure, there is a possibility of infection, pain and inflammation. However, negative effects are rare and usually minor if they do occur. Your dentist will advise you on how to manage these risks.

For two days after surgery, drink fluids and eat soft foods such as yogurt, cooked cereals, soups, soft cheese, soft cheese, ice cream, mashed potatoes, blender-pulled fruit, and creams.

On the third day after surgery, eat soft foods that do not require a lot of chewing such as cooked pasta, macaroni and cheese, soft sandwiches, poached eggs, stewed eggs or scrambled eggs.

Avoid crunchy or hard or sticky foods such as nuts, rice, pizza, hamburgers, popcorn, candy, and spicy or acidic foods.

Most people resume their normal diet seven days after surgery.

In some cases, it is possible to have dental implants placed the same day your dentist extracts your teeth with immediate implant loading. With traditional protocols we wait 6 to 8 weeks after an extraction in order to place the implant. If a bone regeneration procedure is required prior to this, the time is increased.

Although implant failure is rare, it can happen. The jawbone usually integrates easily with the dental implant. Extremely few cases of rejection have been reported in rare allergies to the titanium alloy of which the implant is made.

Another reason why an implant could fail is if it is not properly cared for after surgery. Without good oral hygiene, dental implants fail and eventually fall out just like your natural teeth.

Sometimes it is possible to save a dental implant, provided that help is sought quickly enough, with regeneration of the surrounding bone and gums. However, a failing implant often needs to be removed and the area healed. A new dental implant can then replace it.

The implantation process involves different steps. You may need more than one stage of treatment. The healing period varies, depending on your health, how many teeth need replacing, and other factors. However, on average, the osseointegration process generally takes 3 to 6 weeks.

To start, quit smoking altogether, or at the very least, cut back. The gums are damaged by smoking. Applying hot compresses to your face after placement is also not advised because they may exacerbate swelling. Avoid chewing mouthwash and drinking liquids through straws. By doing this, pressure is applied to your mouth, which may cause bleeding, delay healing, and dislodge the blood clot keeping the wound closed. Read our article on Tooth Implant Pain to learn how to prevent painful situations.

No, you will not be left without teeth. You will be given temporary dentures or a temporary crown or bridge to wear during treatment. These temporary teeth are made, with impressions taken by the prosthodontist before teeth extraction and implant placement. If you already wear dentures then they may be able to be adjusted so that you can use them while the implants are being fitted.

Dental implant options are frequently chosen by people who wear partial or complete dentures. With connectors that “snap” into your implants, straightforward dental implants can assist in holding the removed denture in place. In this manner, the full or partial denture is kept in place and less adhesive is required. Additionally, you can use implants to support a fixed bridge in place of a mobile denture. Your dentures could be transformed by the dentist into overdentures that are held in place by unique attachments to the dental implants. However, due to the requirement that your current dentures should be in excellent condition as well as other factors, this is not always possible. If this solution works for you, your dentist will let you know.

No. However, cleaning is important if you want to have a long-lasting, successful implant. Our dental team will provide you with detailed advice on how to care for your implants. Cleaning around gums that are attached to implants is no more difficult than cleaning on natural teeth. However, there may be areas that are difficult to reach and we will show you how to clean them. After placement, it’s important to visit your dentist for regular check-ups, but our dental team will let you know about this.

Yes, if you don’t properly maintain your implants. You won’t experience any issues if you keep them clean and schedule routine checkups with the dentist. Smoking has an impact on the implants’ health as well. You might need to take better care of your implants if you smoke. Unfortunately, peri-implantitis, or inflammation of the gums and bone surrounding an implant, can be brought on by oral pathogens, just as it can be with natural teeth in the case of periodontitis. This is true even though implants are made of metal and are not susceptible to tooth decay.

Most artificial teeth attached to implants can only be removed by a dentist. However, if you have removable dentures attached to implants with connectors, you will be able to remove them for cleaning.

The look and feel of implants are similar to those of natural teeth. Nobody nearby will be aware that you have implants. If someone does notice, it’s likely that your dentist didn’t use high-quality prosthetics. Such cases, typically from foreign nations that advertise “cheap” implants, have been seen in our clinic.

If only one tooth is missing, you will only need one implant to support it. If you have several missing teeth and they are next to each other, you could place an implant for each tooth, although this is no longer considered a good solution. You may also find that two or more implants will be able to support a bridge that will cover the gaps between the teeth. Your dentist will advise you on the best option for you.

Implants and the teeth they support can be damaged by an accident, just as can happen with natural teeth. If you participate in sports that involve contact it is important to wear the special sports mouthguard.

If only the artificial teeth are damaged, they can usually be removed from the implant and replaced.

If the titanium implant is damaged and cannot be repaired, it can be safely left in the jaw if it is difficult to remove. Another implant can be placed next to it to replace the damaged one.

This happens relatively rarely when all specifications in terms of technique and case selection are met. If the implant becomes loose during the healing period, or after, it is removed. After removal of the failed implant, once the jawbone has healed, a new implant will be placed in its place.

Unlike natural teeth, dental implants do not face the risk of decay. However, gum health is vital to maintaining the success of the implant. Proper care at home by the patient and regular cleanings and check-ups in the office are essential elements for the viability of dental implants. Implants, with proper care, can last a lifetime.

Forget it. There are no “metal-free” implants. Almost all materials used for tooth replacement have some kind of metal ions in them. Dental implants are made of titanium alloy, which is highly biocompatible and allergy to titanium is extremely rare! Currently, there are no proven alternatives to titanium dental implants.

All-on-4® is a treatment procedure that is implemented in just one day and involves replacing all the missing teeth in a jawbone using only 4 implants. You enter the surgery with no teeth and leave with a full set of dentures. See how you can get teeth in a day.

Yes, and they’re certainly even stronger when they replace teeth that have decayed and may have been quite brittle.

You may experience few, if any, side effects that are common after any surgery, such as low-level pain or swelling. If a dental implant is placed incorrectly, then it is possible to experience numbness or possibly severe pain. If symptoms continue for more than a few days, then you should inform your dentist. It is likely to settle down, otherwise the implant may need to be removed. This is extremely rare for this to happen, as the risks are minimized through careful planning before surgery using x-rays and CT scans to avoid any nerves and blood vessels.

Age is generally not a factor for placing dental implants. A young person can have dental implants as soon as their bones stop growing, usually by the age of eighteen or twenty. Older people are usually able to get implants, provided they do not have any major medical problems. However, bear in mind that the rate of healing slows down with age and the jawbone becomes weaker due to tooth loss.

Many people are uncomfortable with traditional dentures that slip or move. Especially after they have been worn for a few years, the jawbone atrophies and offers less retention for dentures. This cannot happen with dental implants, where the prostheses are fixed to the implants and will not be able to move.

Dental implants have the appearance and function of natural teeth. They do not slip or move when you eat or speak, and the prosthetic work stays firmly in place. Plus with proper care they last a lifetime.

Mini dental implants are shorter in length and thinner than traditional dental implants. They can be a good option for patients who do not have sufficient bone density or mass to support traditional dental implants and who cannot undergo bone graft surgery to create bone in the jaw. They are usually considered a temporary solution.

Tooth implants have been proven safe and effective for restoring missing teeth and have been in use for more than 50 years. Today, thanks to advances in technology, dental implants are one of the most reliable ways to replace missing teeth. However, not only the quality of the materials, but also the technological equipment, as well as the expertise and specialization of the Clinic’s medical staff, play an important role in the success of implants.

The implants are made of titanium, a material that is biocompatible and accepted by our body and is a strong and stable basis for replacing missing teeth. The natural bone “locks” the implant by growing on its surface. This process, known as osseointegration, provides the stability and strength needed for the daily use and function of the teeth supported by the implants.

It is common for patients to ask what is the best implant, wanting to have a solution that will last permanently and not cause problems in the future. However, an important factor in the safety and durability of implants is the quality of the material. To be sure of the quality of the implant that will be placed, ask your dentist to provide you with the implant’s certificate of authenticity and the guarantee that comes with it, which should be a lifetime guarantee.

If you are wondering about the quality of the materials read what are the best dental implants and why in our clinic we recommend the implant system of the industry’s leading manufacturer Nobel Biocare, offering high quality services at affordable prices.

With the use of new technology, through Digital Planning and Computer Guided Implant Placement, the surgical placement of implants is a safe and predictable procedure when performed by trained and experienced dentists.

At Advanced Implant Clinics, each case is studied using a special Dental Digital Tomography by an Implant Surgeon. The placement is safely guided by a digital surgical guide using modern 3D Printing technology.

Restoration of dental implants using the latest technology.
The planning and adjustment of the Prosthetic Restoration is carried out by a qualified Prosthodontist. Modern Dental Implantology requires the collaboration of dental specialties. Dental implant restoration is a safe, daily procedure that requires a formally trained dental team. At Advanced Implant Clinics we use the most Advanced Implantology Techniques. Our dentists are available to discuss with you and recommend the best treatment for your case.

If the correct procedures are followed when extracting damaged teeth this stage is usually not required. If the bone in your upper or lower jaw does not have the minimum dimensions required, you may need a bone graft before you can have dental implant surgery.

Bone graft surgery restores bone loss after an accident, gum disease, or after tooth loss. The implant must be in the correct position so that the prosthetic work is optimal for both chewing function, aesthetics and facilitating oral hygiene. If the bone and gum in the area where the implant should ideally be placed has atrophied, reconstruction techniques will be required. Bone grafts can create a firmer foundation for the implant that ensures its long-term success.

There are many bone graft materials and surgical techniques that can be used to regenerate the bone and gums of the implant site. Options may include a natural or a synthetic bone graft, bone substitute that can provide support structures for new bone growth. Talk to your dentist about the options that best suit your situation.

It may take a few months for the transplanted bone to grow enough to support a dental implant. In some cases, only a small bone graft may be needed, which is placed during implant surgery. The condition of your jaw determines how the procedure will proceed.