Dental Implants FAQs
This one is one of the most typical and obvious first questions before Dental Implants.
A dental implant is a prosthetic used to replace lost teeth rather than a real tooth. It’s a small titanium fixture the dentist inserts into your jawbone, on top of which the dentist can attach:
- Fixed Bridge
- Single Crown (cap)
- Partial Denture
- Full Denture
After the implant’s integration with the bone, our dentist joins your artificial tooth to the implant by attaching an abutment. Therefore, the procedure consists of three components: the Artificial Tooth, Abutment, and Implant.
Dental implants are surgically inserted into your jawbone by the dentist. Implants act as the roots of your lost teeth. Unlike dentures or fixed bridgework, dental implants won’t produce noise, slide, or harm your bone since their titanium merges with your jawbone. Additionally, the materials don’t decay like natural teeth, supporting regular bridgework.
Dental implants are a safe and well-established solution for replacing missing teeth, with a success rate of 95–98%. These are made from Biocompatible Titanium, they integrate naturally with the jawbone, providing a strong and stable foundation for artificial teeth.
This procedure is performed under local anesthesia and is minimally invasive, with most patients experiencing only mild discomfort during recovery.
While rare, potential risks include infection, implant failure, or nerve sensitivity, but these can be minimized by choosing Dr. Fahad, a Dental Implant Specialist, and maintaining good oral hygiene. With proper care, dental implants can last a lifetime, making them a reliable and long-term option for tooth replacement.
Although dentures cannot be converted into implants directly, they can sometimes be modified to work with dental implants. Implants are titanium posts that are surgically inserted into the jawbone to serve as artificial roots, whereas traditional dentures are supported by the gums.
Implant-Supported Dentures:
If you already have dentures, our dentist can add attachments that fit into implants to convert them into an implant-supported denture. Stability and comfort are enhanced by this.
Benefits of Implant-Supported Dentures:
Enhanced Stability:
There are several benefits to converting to implant-supported dentures over conventional ones.
Improved Comfort:
When it comes to implant-supported dentures, many patients say they are more comfortable than traditional ones.
Better Aesthetics and Functionality:
These implants can improve chewing ability and facial appearance, which contribute to overall quality of life and nutrition.
Although everyone experiences discomfort differently, the majority of patients say that receiving a dental implant was far less painful than they had expected. You will experience little to no discomfort throughout the surgical dental implant surgery since Dr. Fahad will provide an anesthetic.
Dental implants have a 95–98% success rate and are a proven and safe way to replace lost teeth. These are composed of biocompatible titanium and form a solid and sturdy base for prosthetic teeth by integrating organically with the jawbone.
If you follow our dentist’s instructions and brush and floss your teeth regularly, dental implants can last a lifetime. Although the long-term success of an implant cannot be guaranteed, Dr. Fahad will provide you with advice on how to maintain your teeth.
The guidelines will be based on:
- Your Genetic History
- Your Eating Habits
- Adherence to proper Hygiene standards
If your tooth is damaged, chipped, or fractured, visit your local dentist as soon as possible. Otherwise, your tooth may be more injured or develop an infection. You could wind up losing your tooth. The treatment for a broken or chipped tooth is determined by the severity of the damage. If only a small portion of enamel or the outer white surface is fractured, the restoration is usually as simple as filling it with a nice tooth-coloured material. A badly damaged or shattered tooth may necessitate a root canal treatment, crown, or dental veneer.
The timeline of the dental implant procedure depends on several factors.
These are:
- Which teeth are being replaced?
- The number of teeth impacted
- Your dental health
- If you’ll require a Tooth extraction before the implant placement
In two stages, our dentist will replace your teeth with an implant; the full procedure may take three to nine months. You should require bone grafts before the dental implant posts, or if you have an extraction that has to heal, it can take even longer.
1. Twice a year, i.e., six monthly regular check-ups
2. If there is a toothache, Bleeding, gums-sensitive teeth, or any dental problem, one should visit the dentist immediately.