Answers To The Most Common Questions About Dental Implants

Having any type of dental work can be a little scary

. Having more extensive dental work, such as cosmetic dental implants, can be even more nerve-wracking than the more common visits, such as for check-ups and cleanings. Here are some questions and answers that might help you.

Q. What are dental implants?

A. Dental implants are considered either a tooth prosthetic or a cosmetic procedure. They are a permanent solution to replace lost teeth. They may also support a dental bridge, or be worn along with dentures so that there is less gum irritation than there might be otherwise. Dental implants are attached either into the jawbone, or on the jawbone. They are able to be used in many ways, for different reasons. If you have dental implants put in for anything, the process is considered surgery and may require having anesthesia.

Q. Who is a good candidate for dental implants?

A. Anyone who has lost teeth due to injury, decay, or for any other reason, may be a good candidate for having dental implants. Your cosmetic dentist will evaluate your oral situation, and make his recommendations according to what shape your teeth, gums, and bone are in.

Q. How long do dental implants last?

A. Generally, dental implants will last for several years. If they don't take well, they won't last as long. There are two different procedures for placing them in the mouth, and what type you would have may make a difference in how long they would last. Other factors in determining how long they last may be your oral health, how well you take care of your teeth, and your purpose for getting them to begin with. Whether you smoke or not may also play a role in how well you take to them and how long they last. Usually smokers are advised to quit smoking before this type of dental work is done, because the success rate is much greater for non-smokers.

Q. How long does it take to recuperate from having dental implants?

A. Dental implants can take anywhere from three to six months to heal completely, depending on what part of the mouth they are in. Implants in the upper mouth area usually take about three months, while lower implants may take up to six months to heal.

Q. What will they look like when they are done?

A. Dental implants are one of the dental treatments of choice for people who have lost teeth for one reason or another, because they will look just like the rest of your teeth when they are finished. They will be so close that anyone who didn't know you had dental work would never guess.

by: Penelope Stone

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