Dental Implants: Q&A
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Dental Implants Problems - What's Common
I'm considering getting dental implants, but I'm worried about side effects and complications. I've heard that they can cause nerve damage and even bone loss. And other problems like infection and breaking. Are they worth the risks?
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Dental implant concerns
Today, dental implants really are the standard for replacing missing teeth. Any surgery has risks, but the benefits (preserving bone, no cutting down of adjacent teeth) make implants the first choice if you've lost a tooth. If you are healthy and have experienced doctors, I don't think you need to worry much about complications. I have seen implants fail in smokers more than once though, so that would be a real concern.
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Risks with Implants
34 years ago, when I completed Dental School, the success rate of Implants was about 50%. That rate has gradually climbed to about 96% today. There are a few failures, but diagnosed and placed correctly, you should not worry about any serious side effects.
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Risks of Dental Implants
Dental Implants when performed by dentists with proper training have success more than 90% of the time as documented by research.
The risks are much less than the benefits.
Nerve damage occurs when there is not proper planning. Today a CT scan can give an accurate measurement of how far away nerves and sinus are and how much room is available for the dental implant.
Bone loss can occur if the implant is not placed or restored properly or not cleaned properly by the patient. This...
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Common Dental Implant problems
With todays Implant technology and diagnostic techniques, Implants in the hands of a skilled dentist, will not have issues. 3D scans, radiographs (X-Rays) and your dentists experience will all come into play in ensuring there are no complications or problems.
That being said, we are dealing with a biological system and sometimes, even with the best planned treatments, there can be some issues. The medical community deals with this much more than the dental. Just talk to anyone who has...
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Dental Implants Have High Success Rate
Today, Dental Implants is the treatment of choice for missing teeth, provided there is adequate bone for the implants and it can be properly placed to avoid nerve damage. If the bone in the area of the missing tooth does not have enough density or thickness, the implant may not be successful, unless bone graft is done before placing the implant.
Choosing the correct location, the correct implant thickness and length will also insure a more successful outcome...
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Dental implants have very few problems
Dental implants are very successful. They have a success rate of anywhere from 95-99% depending on which studies you read. Nerve damage is only a risk if you have the dental implants placed by a poorly trained doctor. Implants actually prevent bone loss and this is why they are now standard of care for missing teeth. Make sure you have a consultation with a Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon to have the most qualified doctor to place your dental implants
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Dental Implants are Quite Successful!
With advances in Dental Technology and Dignostic Imaging the placement of Dental Implants are predominately successful. The Dental Profession as a whole has become more savvy in Surgical Techniques and Diagnositc ability which accounts as to why placing and restoring Implants have had success rates in the high 90 percent range. It is not beneficial to Patient and to Doctor to place Implants in heavy smokers or people who are sick with metabolic disease such as poorly controlled diabetics....
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Dental Implant Complications
Most studies report a 95% or better success rate with dental implants. The most common complication is that the implant just doesn’t “take” to the bone, in which case it comes out very easily and painlessly. A new implant can then be replaced either immediately or after waiting several months for the bone to heal.
It’s very important that you chose a dentist who is experienced in implant placement. He should be able to answer all your questions...
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Dental Implants Problems - What's Common?
What are common problems with Dental Implants? More importantly, how worried should you be about having problems with Dental Implants?
The answer is there is a low problem rate. Most people have dental implants placed and then the teeth rebuilt on them without any major issues and they work well for many years, possibly even your whole life.
Like ANY minor surgical procedure, there are always some risks. I have found after twenty years as a dental implant dentist in Denver, that...
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Risks and complications with implant treatment
Dental implants became a predictable option of dental treatment, and in some situation the only option for the patient. Implant placement per se is not a complicated procedure. The prognosis of the restorations that is placed on top of the implant, esthetic stability will identify the overall success of implant in the future. Risks of complications exist almost in every case and that is why proper treatment planning is crucial in implant dentistry. All complications can be defined as...
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Success of dental implants approaches 99%
Dental implants, where properly placed by a surgeon and properly restored by a skilled restorative dentist, carry 99% + success rate. This is well documented in the literature. Complications are very rare, however here are a few tips to help achieve optimal results and minimize complications:
Choose a surgeon to place your implants and a restorative dentist to restore them. Team approach is critical allowing each clinician to do what they do best.
Bone graft when necessary:...
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High success rates with better technology
Implant procedures today as compared with 20 years ago shows a much higher success rate now partly due to better technology. Digital x-rays and CT-scans allow for better preparation and less "surprises" during the procedure.
The equipment used today is much more precise, removing the possibility of operator error. The patients health is also a factor. More thorough screenings and consultations are performed to prepare for any...
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Dental Implants - Risks vs Benefits
The most common reason why Dental Implants fail is smoking. Research shows that patients who have Dental Implants retain the bone where the implant is placed.
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Implants are the best option
Dental implants are foreign bodies being placed into your body so they can always cause some problems, but it is very rare and the success rates are very favorable. They actually hold the bone in place as opposed to cause bone loss. Nerve damage is hardly ever a side effect.
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Dental implants have a high success rate
While risks exist with virtually everything, most risks with implants are very low if done correctly. Nerve damage can happen even with anesthetic usage, but the risk is low.
It is important to be treated by someone experienced in the procedure to minimize risks. Infection and bone loss is rare, and often the implant is placed to retain bone, preventing bone loss.
Most failures in implants is due to the crown fabrication, so choosing a good restorative dentist is important.
Deciding if...
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Dental implants are incredibly successful
For healthy individuals, implants have a high success rate. Diabetes, auto-immune diseases, HIV, periodontal disease, smoking, and excessive drinking can lower the success rate of an implant.
You will most likely know within the first 3 months whether the implant is successful or not. Once the implant has integrated with the bone (4 months), it is important to not put too much load on the implant and if cementing the implant crown, making sure it is clean underneath the gums.
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Dental Implants are very successful if properly placed by a specialist
If placed correctly, in the right volume of bone, the success rate of dental implants is 96-98%. The 2-4% fail rate is for unknown reasons.
With this in mind, the right diagnosis and bone analysis has to be made prior to surgery. Many times, a CT scan is indicated in order to find out the actual thickness of bone and the location of the nerve (in lower, mandibular cases, which you mentioned) as well as the sinus (in upper cases).
I should also mention that one should be in good health. Risk...
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New York Cosmetic Dentist
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Dental Implants: Weighing Pros and Cons
Dental implants are the best tooth replacement system we have available today -- for most people. When you choose the right dentist/surgeon team, your likelihood for success is great.
Nerve damage and infection are rare. The main cause for failure of the implant is the abutment that attaches the crown may come loose. If this happens, your dentist tightens it back down.
If you are a healthy non-smoker, implants are the way to go.
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