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What are the signs of a successful lower dental implants?

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Lack of pain: Lack of pain and stability of implants.

Answered 12/9/2012

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Dr. John Kong answered

Specializes in Dentistry

No pain or mobility: Most frequently reported criteria for implant success are: no mobility, no pain, no radiolucency, and less than 0.2mm bone loss annually after 1st year of loading.

Answered 3/26/2013

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Dr. Scott Frank answered

Specializes in Immediate Implant Placement

Osseointegration: A successful dental implant is considered to be osseointegrated. This means that the implant is solid and strong within the jawbone and strong enough to hold a crown, bridge or dentures. A successful dental implant should have healthy gum tissues around it that are comfortable to eat and brush without bleeding. There should be no discomfort in a successful dental implant.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

One more criteria: All of my esteemed colleagues gave you some great criteria. I would just like to add that the restorations that anchor to the dental implants must also be precise and stand the test of time regarding periodontal health, function and stability.

Answered 12/9/2013

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Dr. John Thaler answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Comfort: If the implants are successful, then there will be no feeling when twisting pressure is applied. Also, the tissue around them will be normal in texture and color, and will be without bleeding (as long as you are keeping the area clean ). The x-rays will show solid bone contact and density along the entire implant.

Answered 12/31/2012

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Dr. Andres Carbunaru answered

Specializes in Dentistry - Prosthodontics

Few: No mobility no radiolucency( rx image) no bone loss no sign or sintoms of pain or discomfort esthetics easy to maintain ( cleanliness).

Answered 9/1/2013

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Dr. Sam Markzar answered

Specializes in Dentistry - Periodontics

Few signs nowadays..: For many years, implant stability and lack of pain or other negative symptoms were the only criteria of success for dental implants. Nowadays, proper functional and anatomical stability , along with optimal and long term esthetics are also part of the criteria for success .

Answered 12/22/2014

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