Dental Implant a Boon for Missing Teeth

1. Dental Implant a Boon for Missing Teeth

2. Implant Dentistry Implant dentistry is a procedure which requires a team effort from you, general dentist, implant dentist and periodontist. A treatment plan is prepared after you are thoroughly analyzed for various criteria which make you an eligible candidate for dental implant procedure. Dental implants have a success rate of nearly 98% but with proper care as suggested by a dentist it can last for lifetime.

3. Is dental implant the right treatment you need? • If you have lost any of your teeth then dental implants is the right treatment you need. Though there are many things which should be considered before getting treated with dental implants. • For instance a person with uncontrolled diabetes, affected by gum disease, cancer victim and many other conditions can result to be a cause for uncertainty. • To place a dental implant you need to have adequate bone density in your jaw to support implant. Additionally, a best candidate for carrying out dental implant procedure would be a person who is not affected from gum disease.

4. Your implant dentist is the right person who can determine if you are the right candidate for dental implants. Dental Implant can improve your appearance and smile Note: It is very essential for an implant dentist to know all about your medical history so that there are no further complications which can arise.

5. Common problems associated with dental implants • In order to fuse an implant successfully you need to have a quality and quantity bone density in your jaws. • Hence if a person does not have adequate bone density then he/she may have to undergo bone grafting or bone augmentation. • One of the most difficult areas to place a dental implant successfully is upper back jaw.

6. The reason for difficulty is due to the close proximity to sinus and the quantity of bone. In this difficult situation sinus augmentation can be very helpful to raise the sinus floor by developing the required bone density for placing dental implant Deformities in upper and lower jaws can create an ambiguity in placing the dental implant. Thus in this condition you may have to undergo ridge modification to correct the problem.

7. Is dental implant painful? • The procedure is carried out with the help of local anesthesia therefore there is no need to worry. However there are many people who have shown their regards with respect to discomfort with the dental implant procedure. • But most patients have also reported that the pain associated with dental implants is less than tooth extraction.

8. How do I care for dental implants? • There is no special care that is needed for dental implants, it requires the same care that a natural teeth needs. • Includes: Brushing, flossing, rinsing and regular dental visits.

9. Dr. Uppal  Dr. Uppal a dentist in Hayward, California practicing dental procedures such as cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, root canal treatment, Invisalign, teeth whitening and many other.

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