5 Things to Ask Your Dentist About Dental Implants

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Things to Ask Your Dentist About Dental Implants
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What are Dental Implants?

• Dental implants are an advanced teeth restoration
  option. They are those friendly titanium
  components which are installed in a persons jaw
  to rectify teeth problems. The implants get
  merged with the jawbone over time.

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5 Things to Ask Your Dentist About Dental
Implants

• What is the procedure?
• What are the types of dental implants?
• Is it suitable for me?
• How long does it take to get installed?
• How long do dental implants last?

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1) What is the Procedure?

• Scanning the actual position of the tooth to be
  replaced by X-ray, CT scan.
• Removal of the infected or damaged part.
• Correction of sinus or bones.
• Measuring the crown size.
• Inserting the dental implants to support the
  prosthesis.
• Healing and Osseointegration.
• Fixing overlay dentures on the implants.

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2) What Are the Types of Dental Implants?
There are two parameters which decide the types
of dental implants.
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Types of Dental Implants

• Depending upon the position of the implants,
  there are two types
• Endosteal Implants directly placed into a
  patients jawbone. It is for patients who have
  strong jawbone.
• Subperiosteal Implants placed into the gums,
  above the jawbones. It is preferred when a
  patients jawbone doesnt have enough density.

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Types of Dental Implants

• Depending upon the number of teeth to be
  operated, there are three types
• Single tooth It is used when a single tooth
  needs to be replaced. It may also include
  grafting to support the implant.
• All-on-4 all the teeth are removed, and dentures
  are supported by 4 strategically positioned
  implants. When a patient has a strong jawbone and
  all the teeth need to be replaced, all-on-4
  dental implants are preferred.
• All-on-6 when the overlay dentures need more
  support, they are fixed on 6 dental implants.

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3) Is it Suitable for Me?

• It is suitable for anyone who has healthy gums
  and jawbone. However,
• some people need to avoid opting dental implants.
  They are
• Leukemia
• Diabetes
• History of chemotherapy or other radiations
• Smoking habits
• Excessive alcohol intake
• People with the above conditions should not be
  advised dental implants.

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4) How Long does it Take to Get Installed?
It usually takes 1-2 hours to insert one dental
implant. If multiple teeth are to be operated and
it is a complex procedure, the time taken may
rise to 3-4 hours. Implying that the time taken
to install an implant depends upon the complexity
of the procedure.
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5) How Long do Dental Implants Last?

• The longevity of dental implants depends on
• Lifestyle habits
• Oral hygiene
• Overall health conditions
• If cared for properly, they may last up to 7 to
  13 years.

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Conclusion
Dental implants treatment is a way to permanently
remove any disparities or damages to your teeth.
They function much like natural teeth and hardly
fail you in times of need, unlike temporary
dentures. Cleaning them is also easy. Our expert
Claremont dentist provide dental implants
treatment in Perth. And we also provide dental
payment plans for you to choose from. Feel free
to contact us.
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Get in Touch with us

• Dr. Nishant Vaishnav

• 08 6183 3800

• info_at_ashtonavenuedental.com.au

• www.ashtonavenuedental.com.au

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