Dental Implant Questions
Top 7 Dental Implant Questions Asked In Boise
1) What is a dental implant?
There are three major components involved in a dental implant. First, a small titanium screw is drilled and attached to the jawbone. Second, a post also called an "abutment" is created which attaches to the implant itself and third, a crown that is then fitted over the abutment to provide a natural looking tooth. Dental implant can be used to replace a single tooth, several different teeth or all your teeth, if that is necessary.
2) 7 benefits of dental implants?
- Dental Implants can look and perform like your natural teeth because they are fixed in place.
- Dental Implants no adhesives because they are permanently secured.
- Dental Implants restore your natural smile and are conducive to preserving your facial features.
- Dental Implants are proven not to damage any surrounding healthy teeth.
- Dental Implants prevent the loss of bone, when there are other areas of damaged teeth to consider.
- Dental Implants can look as beautiful as a natural tooth and can be replaced in the same day.
- Dental Implants can improve your confidence through a more natural appearance and can give you the ability to eat the types of food you like, while allowing you to pursue and active lifestyle, without worries.
3) Why are dental implants so successful?
Dental implants are successful in almost all cases, usually up to 97% of the time. In the rare event that an implant does not remain secure, your oral surgeon will remove the existing implant and repeat the procedure, locating the tooth in a slightly different place, to assure a better integration with your jaw bone.
4) Who can get these?
Almost anyone who has severe dental damage can successfully benefit from the tooth implant procedure. There are very few situations where implants are not recommended. Advances in the dental technology industry have made traditional dental crowns, bridges, partial and full dentures to be a more obsolete form of treatment. They are now only used as a supplemental treatment, when dental implants are not considered to be the ideal solution, which is most of the time.
5) Is this procedure painful?
Although there is some associated pain with this procedure, many tooth implant patients admit that they are pleasantly surprised at how minimal the discomfort was, especially when the surgery is performed under IV sedation. Once the implants are placed, the new teeth do not rest on the gums because they are secured to the implants themselves. This technique alleviates aggravation to the surgical site. This assures for less pain than is traditionally associated with other procedures.
6) Is this procedure covered by insurance?
Dental implants can qualify for some insurance coverage although they are generally limited to the coverage that is typically offered for a bridge or partial denture.
7) Am I too old to have implants?
At present, age does not appear to be a factor for this procedure. The primary issue involves bone healing around dental implants which occurs naturally for people who are in their 60's and all the way up to those who are 100 years old. The surgery works equally well for those who are younger too. The only mitigating factor for those who are older centers around their general medical condition. There are a number of factors that could affect a patient's success rate for this procedure. That is something that can easily be determined between your medical doctor and the dental professional who is to perform the procedure.
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