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I don't believe moderate alcohol will be a problem for implants. Smoking has definitely been shown to cause implant problems and failures though. If there is one thing to avoid with dental implants, it's smoking.
There’s currently no research that links alcohol to complication with dental implants. I would imagine that abuse could cause problems with your immune system making you more susceptible to infections. Alcohol in moderation should not create any problems. However, cigarettes have been linked to peri implantitis, which is an infection of the dental implant. As long as you stay away from cigarettes your implant should have a high chance of being successful. Good Luck!
Alcohol in moderartion should not affect dental implants. Escessive use causes drying of the mouth which can cause inflamation arournd the teeth and implants.
Oral surgery related infection is extremely rare, but certianly possible. Post operative antibiotics and frequrent oral rinses can help minimize the risk of infection. Should infection occur, immediate attention with antibiotics and incision and drainage, if necessary, can help to quickly...
There is very less chance that you will have a sinus problems after having the dental implants installed. But, in some cases, people who have lost a tooth on the upper row of teeth and, also are considering dental implants might have lost an amount of bone. Without enough bone, it is...
This is not uncommon and is often the best choice (implant) if you do not have 5mm of HEALTHY tooth structure left above the gumline. (Especially in teeth that have had root canal treatment in the past.
The "keyhole" technique, as mentioned previously, is a tecnique in which a standard tissue flap is not made but instead a small piece of tissue is removed with a tissue punch or a special drill in the area of the implant placement. This theoretically allows for less post op pain,...
Saving natural teeth as long as possible is the best option and should be a priorityA dental implant could be an option when saving the natural tooth is not an option. Dental implants are great , but they can present with problems (long term/ short term) such as peri-implantitis (infection/ gum...
The average cost of implants is around $2,500-3,000 per tooth depending on a variety of factors (where you live, which provider you choose, your insurance, which tooth is being replaced, whether or not you need additional procedures along with it like bone grafts, etc). You want to be weary of...
