Q: Under what circumstances should dental implants be implanted?
A: People with missing teeth: losing one tooth, losing many teeth or missing teeth in the whole jaw can use dental implants to replace missing teeth. In addition, severely broken teeth should also be removed and implants replaced.
Q: Is implantation painful?
A: The implant is considered a minor surgery, which takes place in a short time (about 15-30′ for an implant) so there is absolutely nothing complicated or painful. During minor surgery, the doctor will also anesthetize the implanted tooth area so the patient will not feel pain during the procedure.
Q: How long does the implant take?
A: The implant placement time in the jawbone only takes place within 1 session, with an interval of 10-15’/pillar. After that, you will wait about 2-5 months for the implant pillar to fully integrate into the bone to proceed to mark and install porcelain teeth on the implant pillar. Thus, the total completion time for an implant procedure from A to Z is between 3 and 6 months.
Q: Apart from implants, do I have any other options for restoring missing teeth?
A: In addition to implants, you can restore missing teeth by means of bridges or removable dentures.
Q: Is the cost of implants high? Is this cost covered by insurance?
A: Compared with the method of porcelain bridges and removable dentures, the implant cost will be higher. However, with the benefits that implants bring, you will find this cost to be completely worth it. Usually, insurance will not cover the cost of implants (except for some special insurance).
Q: Are dental implants durable? After dental implantation, can I chew comfortably?
A: The implant is made from titanium, which is a lightweight, hard metal, good corrosion resistance even in acidic environments such as the oral cavity, so it is very durable and safe for health. Thanks to its biological properties that integrate well into the jawbone, the implant will act as an artificial tooth root, helping you chew comfortably like real teeth. With proper care and maintenance, implants can last a lifetime.
Q: Who should consider implants?
A: Basically, although implants are the right option for most people, there are some people who should consider when deciding on implants:
+ People under 16 years old: because the jaw bone is not fully developed, the implant is likely to affect the structure of the jaw bone
+ Women during pregnancy: due to X-ray scans and possibly the use of antibiotics, it will affect the health of the mother and fetus
+ People with medical history: blood pressure, uncontrolled diabetes …
+ People who smoke a lot
+ People with severe periodontitis or poor oral care habits
Q: Are there any cases where implants fail? In that case, how will the doctor handle it?
A: In some cases where patients do not follow the doctor’s instructions, the implant will be at risk of excretion from the body. You can identify this rejection through some of the following signs:
+ The area around the implant is swollen, painful and uncomfortable
+ Tooth implant feeling wobbly In this case, the doctor will perform a procedure to remove the implant pillar, wait for the injury to heal and implant it in a new pillar.
Q: After implantation, do I have to abstain or take any special care?
A: Right after the implant session, your doctor will tell you what to keep in mind after minor surgery. After finishing the implant and prosthetics, you need to pay attention to oral hygiene according to the instructions and return to the clinic about every 6 months.
