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1. Who is a
good candidate for dental implants?
Anyone who is healthy enough to undergo normal dental treatment and
maintains good oral hygiene can have dental implants. Since general
health conditions or structures of the mouth may prevent the use of
an implant, individual evaluation is necessary.
2. How
long does treatment take?
Total treatment time can be from three to six months, depending on
the type of implant and replacement teeth selected for the patient.
3. Is dental
implantology an approved surgical procedure?
Oral implantology is well past its developmental stage and has been
an accepted dental practice for over 25 years. Implant academies and
associations around the world have conducted long-term studies on
this.
4. Is there
pain or discomfort?
Many patients report implant surgery less troublesome than having
teeth removed or replaced by dentures. With modern anesthesia and
close attention to post-operative care, the patient can expect
minimal discomfort.
5. Who
is the right person to go to for dental implants?
A surgical specialist (oral surgeon or periodontist) prepares the
patient's jaw and places the implants that will hold his new teeth.
A restorative dentist (prosthodontist or general dentist) makes and
attaches the prosthesis.
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