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Are dental implants painful?
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Generally though, the dental implant procedure is really low when in comes to pain. Minimum amounts of local anesthetic are needed and typically an over the counter pain medication is all that is needed to control the pain after the procedure.
Of course, with any surgery, the more those involved in more discomfort there may be. Bone grafts, tissue grafts, or any other addition to the procedure might provide slightly more discomfort, but still would be very minor.
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What are dental implants made of?
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The actual implant itself is composed of a titanium material It is typically shaped like a screw. It is made to mimic a tooth root. The dental implant itself is then used to support a prosthesis such as a crown or bridge or denture.
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Are dental implants safe?
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Clinically proven, and tested over the years, dental implants have been proven a very safe alternative to bridges and dentures for replacing missing teeth. If you smoke, have inadequate bone density, or other further health complications you may be at a higher risk for dental implant failure than non-smokers.
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Do dental implants work?
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Studies have shown that lower jaw implants have a success rate of 95% and a 90% success rate for upper jaw implants. Dental implants have proven to be one of the most predictable tooth replacement options available.
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I smoke, can I have implants?
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It is commonly accepted that smokers at a higher risk for dental implant failure than non-smokers. We highly recommend that patients quit smoking before having the dental implant procedure started. One of the largest factors for successful implant, is keeping the mouth clean and smoking certainly does not keep it clean.
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How are dental implants placed?
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There are three stages to a dental implant. The first is that a small hole is drilled into the site where the tooth is missing. The actual dental implant is then placed into this hole and is given time to heal and adapt to the jaw bone. The dentist will then attach an abutment to the implant which will allow the crown or bridge to attach to your mouth.
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