- What Are Dental Implants? |
- Who Is a Candidate for Dental Implants? |
- What Are the Survival Rate of Dental Implants? |
- Are Dental Implants Covered by Dental Insurance? |
- What Are the Benefits of Dental Implants? |
- What might prevent me from being a candidate? |
- Is there an age limitation for dental implants? |
- How often the implants need to be checked? |
- Is dental implant surgery painful? |
- When can I return to work after implant surgery?
Who Is a Candidate for Dental Implants?
If you´re missing one tooth or all of your teeth, implants may well be for you. So long as you have enough bone in the area of the missing tooth to facilitate the anchorage of the implants, this procedure can yield terrific results. If you don't have enough bone for this purpose, a bone graft may be necessary. If you have a small dental bridge or partial dentures (removable type), implants will be a welcome alternative. Implants are an alternative to a fixed bridge. The implant will last a lifetime, but the crown on top of it will last ten to fifteen years.