Misconception 1: I don’t have enough bone or I am too old for dental implants!

Jawbone may become thin or missing due to tooth loss, gum disease, or trauma.basal implants are done with the utilization of basal cortical bone. the implants of the first choice inconsiderate or serious incidences of jaw atrophy and where patients desire the immediate restoration of masticatory forces.

Some older patients fear their jawbone is too weak for implants due to their age or osteoporosis. The fact is dental implants are equally successful in these patients, improving their quality of life by being able to enjoy their favorite food and maintain social interactions.

Misconception 2: Implants are too invasive and painful!

Implant dentistry is a subtle and conservative office procedure performed with precision and finesse. It is significantly less invasive and less traumatic than conventional bridges that require ‘cutting down’ of natural teeth. Patients often report significantly less discomfort with their implant surgery than even with a simple tooth extraction. Recovery is quick and most people return to work or school the following day.

Misconception 3: Implants are costly!

Dental implants save you money in the long run by preserving jawbone and keeping adjacent teeth healthy. With proper cleaning and care, an implant will likely last a lifetime.

Compared to the alternatives, there is a much lower chance that a dental implant patient will need additional, costly dental procedures after the initial placement. Bridges require unnecessary cutting down of the surrounding teeth, exposing them to possible decay, root canals, or fractures resulting in further extractions and replacement with a costly new longer bridge.

Dentures cause a gradual loss of jawbone due to traumatic shrinkage, therefore needing numerous relines to maintain their fitness. With increasing loss of bone and support dentures become loose. To avoid slippage, denture adhesives are used which add significant cost over the years.

 

Misconception 4: Implants are frequently rejected by the patient’s body!

The overall success rate for dental implants is 96 percent with almost 50 years of clinical research to back them up. Because implants are made of completely biologically compatible ‘bone-friendly’ titanium material, they naturally heal and integrate with the surrounding tissues. Rejection does not occur with dental implants. Other complications such as infections or ‘soft’ healing are extremely rare.

 

 

Reality: Dental implants are the most ideal and predictable way to improve your smile and chewing while saving you significant cost over the years. They are safe and highly successful in virtually every patient, regardless of their age or jawbone health, especially when performed by skillful and trained dentists. Implants are the future of dentistry here today with cutting-edge technology and techniques that will benefit many for a better and healthier life.