I am getting dental implants. what to expect?

Question

Can you get dental implants on nhs and why do they cost so much?

Answer 1

Dental Implants: The answer to your question is best answered by the dentist(s) who are actually treating you and are aware of exactly what they plan for you.

Answer 2

Many positive things: When implants are done properly, ...Meaning thoroughly planned using all diagnostic and planning tools such as ct scan and models with collaboration of a surgeon (periodontist or oral surgeon) ; your experienced general dentist, or prosthodontist, then you can expect things to go very smooth ; predictable. The implant success is mainly related to how carefully every thing is pre-planned.

Answer 3

Simple and painless : Dental implants are routine and a specialist can place them with ease and without significant trauma. The most difficult part is waiting for your final teeth. Most patients are shocked at how easy the procedure is and how painless an experience. Don't put it off, it will change your life for the better!

Answer 4

Implant dentistry : The implant dentistry is the best. While any dental surgery does come with some discomfort, patients generally find that the pain of dental implants is minimal, and the results are well worth the recovery process.However, not everyone is a candidate for dental implants, so it’s important that you visit your implant dentist for examination and x-rays. Good luck.

Answer 5

Regarding ?: Dental implants have been mainstream for many years, an integral part of restoring the mouth just as routinely performed as root canal therapy, crowns, and fillings. Don't expect any major issues, expect minimal pain, and a restoration that will feel like your own tooth.

Answer 6

Seniors implants: Dental implants today is a common tooth replacement option. Contraindications to placing dental implants up to 17-18 years. But the advanced age does not create any problem if the patient's general condition is good. You can expect 10% senior citizen discount and a great outcome.

Answer 7

Happiness: If you have been living with partial or complete dentures, missing teeth, failing bridges, etc. you are in for a great improvement in your dental function, appearance, comfort and overall health. See a Prosthodontist for full evaluation before making any decisions. You will then find out your options for reaching optimal dental health, comfort ,function,longevity and appearance. Good luck.

Answer 8

Depends: Depends, but when following proper protocols & handling certain habits or medical conditions you should expect the same at any age with some degree of change due to healing ability

Answer 9

Benefits and Risks: Benefits: Increased or restored chewing efficiency. Risks: decreased ability to clean as you get older and become physically unable to clean them yourself. Solution: get a restoration that is hygienic and increase annual hygiene cleaning frquency.

Answer 10

Expectations: As long as home care is followed (daily brushing and flossing plus routine visits to the dentist for cleanings) implants will last many years with few issues.

Answer 11

Dental implants: Dental implants are small titanium screws placed in the jaw bone to help retain and secure a prosthesis(crown or denture) in the mouth.

Answer 12

Root replacements: Dental implants are titanium screws, carefully inserted into the jawbones by a trained dental surgeon. The implants form a biological bond to healthy bone, allowing the restorative dentist to fabricate dental prostheses replacing a missing tooth, missing teeth, or stabilize removable dentures.

Answer 13

Not painful: If performed by formally-trained surgeons, the procedure is not significantly painful. The is certainly some post-operative discomfort, but often not significant compared to other dental procedures, such as root canal therapy, etc.

Answer 14

Root replacement: A dental implant is a"man-made" tooth root replacement, made of titanium, used in dentistry to support restorations that resemble a tooth or group of teeth to replace missing teeth. It is used to anchor a crown, bridge, or denture.

Answer 15

Synthetic Roots: A dental implant is a specially fabricated titanium cylinder designed to replace the root of a natural tooth. It can be placed w/o pain when a tooth is extracted or after healing. It takes 3-4 months for it to fuse to one's jaw bone. At the time of osteo-integration, an implant can than be used to replace a single tooth or multiple implants can be used to anchor a segment or even an arch of teeth.

Answer 16

Titanium roots: You might think of them as titanium roots, replacing missing tooth roots. They are titanium cylinders with threads (like a screw) that are surgically placed into the bone. After healing, they provide a foundation on which teeth can be built. 2 or more can support a bridge, 4 or more can support a full arch of teeth. More info @ bydesigndental.Com. Good luck.

Answer 17

Absolutely: Dental implants are foreign bodies that are surgically implanted into your bone. There is always the possibility of infection.

Answer 18

It depends when: The placement of a dental implant is a surgical procedure. Any surgical procedure has certain risks which includes the risk of infection, although when done by a skilled surgeon under proper protocol the risk is small. Once the implants have been uncovered and restored, the risk of infection is minimal and rarely occurs unless you do not maintain your teeth and gums properly and routinely.

Answer 19

Yes: You can get infection from placing dental implants from the bacteria introduced, usually during surgery. Notify the surgeon of why suspect it's infected so they can x-ray it and do a clinical examination and diagnose. Then they can formulate a treatment plan for you to treat the infection.

Answer 20

Dental implants: You do not get infection from dental implants but dental implants could become infected. The infection could be from poor oral hygine, poor implant integration , patient medical condition and smoking.

Answer 21

Yes and No: Dental implants, in and of themselves, do not cause infections. What causes any type of infection are bacteria. Since we all have bacteria in the mouth, it is extremely important to keep the surgical site of the implant as clean as possible. If certain types and amounts of bacteria are present in the gum tissue around the implant, an infection can result, and may even lead to loss of the implant.

Answer 22

Excess cement!: The most probable cause of infection around an implant is excess cement. While excess cement is a reversible irritation to natural teeth it is the # 1 cause of implant issues. It is why, whenever possible the crown that covers the implant should be screw held not cemented!

Answer 23

Implant infection: Yes.1. Excess cement at delivery. 2.An infected tooth nearby one tooth or more from the implant. 3.Poorly placed implant 4.Inadequate patient bone ect, etc.

Answer 24

Not exactly, but....: An infection can occur with implant surgery, but the implants themselves do not cause infection. This is caused by bacteria. foreign body, necrotic tissue, etc. at the time of surgery or after the surgery before complete tissue healing. You may get something in the wound site, or otherwise contaminate it, as you could with any surgery. Implant surgery is predictably safe and successful.

Answer 25

Although rare: dental implant surgery carries a risk of infection like any other oral surgery procedure.

Answer 26

Not bad: Simple dental implants are usually an easier process than a tooth extraction. There are times when additional procedures like sinus lifts and grafts have to be done that may bring on some mild post op discomfort or prolonged healing. Overall, they are a rey predictable procedure.

Answer 27

Uneventful: Most people will say they felt nothing, and a lot say they have had worse fillings. It really shouldn't be a bad experience. Like most things, it isn't as bad as we all think.

Answer 28

Relatively easy: You will be numb and not feel a thing. Afterwards you can expect some mild to moderate discomfort that can be easily handled with mild to moderate pain medication. Many patients only need advil, motrin, aleve (naproxen) or a similar medication. I had one done on myself and it was not bad at all. I only needed one pain pill and was fine in a few hours.

Answer 29

Natural teeth: Most of my patients report it is less discomfort than extraction. Every patient also say i wish i would have done this years ago.

Answer 30

Very Routine: Having dental implant treatment is a very routine procedure today. The techniques and instruments have made undergoing dental implant surgery very safe, comfortable, and predictable. You will be numb during the procedure, and it only takes a few minutes to actually place the implant by an experienced surgeon. You may feel some vibration or pressure, but no discomfort at all. Keep smiling !

Answer 31

Smooth and easy: Having a dental implant procedure usually runs very smooth. However, if many dental implants with bone grafting are required, some patients may elect to be sedated. Discuss your procedure with your dentist.

Answer 32

Minimal: Some surgeons place implants without anesthetic in mandibular areas because bone has minimal nerve ennervation. Heat to the mandibular nerve is assumed to indicate closeness to the nerve. I think i would do it the old fashioned way if it was being done on me.

Answer 33

Easier than extract: With an extraction a usually infected tooth is ripped out of an infected socket yielding an open wound for bacteria to grow. That is the definition of trauma. An implant is a precision drilled hole in a healthily site that is instantly sealed by the implant. Sure there is a little soreness, but compared to an extraction it's usually a piece of cake!

Answer 34

Not the same: Implants and natural teeth are different. There is no periodontal ligament in an implant. The highly polished titanium is usually resistant to inflammation that is associated with periodontal disease. That said you do need to keep implants clean and free of plaque.

Answer 35

Implants: Not every patient with periodontist is excluded from implants. I would recommend at least two to three professional options.

Answer 36

Need to control...: Your periodontal disease before considering dental implants. A good at home and in office dental hygiene regimen is a good start. Further treatmenr may be needed like periodontal surgery to get your condition under control.

Answer 37

Yes, if controlled: I would not advise dental implants if you have active periodontal disease, called periodontitis. The same bacteria that cause periodontal disease and destroy the bone around teeth can destroy the bone around implants as well. However, if your periodontal disease is currently well controlled, studies have shown that you may be a candidate for dental implants.

Answer 38

Treat perio disease : Periodontal disease has various degrees of severity, but if you treat the teeth that have a good prognosis, maintain excellent home care and a rigorous recare schedule with your dentist, you can put your periodontal disease into remission. Than you can proceed to replace your missing teeth with dental implants, but you will always have to maintain that stellar level of oral hygiene!

Answer 39

Get rid of it: First get rid of your periodontal disease and then get your implants. You may need some bone grafting procedures done as well.

Answer 40

Different system: The implants behave complitly different than a tooth, the surface texture and the way it attach to the bone allow us to minimize the risk of periodontal ( or periimplatitis) disese around an implant. It is very rare to find that disease in implants.

Answer 41

1st tx gum disease: If you have active periodontal disease, this is necessary to tx first. Once gum disease is treated and stabilized, the patient can then be treatment planned to replace missing teeth with dental implants.

Answer 42

Implants: It is important to treat the periodontal disease first and then the implants so any infections do not compromise the healing of the implants.

Answer 43

Shouldn't: You must first eliminate the disease. Often we will do this at the time of full arch extractions and implant placement. Get healthy, then get implants.Good Luck.

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