Dental Implant FAQ

Is the concept of dental implants a new one?

Interestingly, dental implants have been performed for thousands of years. Egyptian mummies have been found with gold wire implants in the jawbones. Pre-Columbian skeletal remains exhibit dental implants made of semi-precious stones. Recently, a Roman soldier was unearthed in Europe with an iron dental implant in his jawbone. In the Middle East, implants made of ivory have been discovered in skeletons from the Middle Ages.

Modern implantology began in the Kolkata,India began in the late 20th century. However, popularity really grew in the since the new millennium. Aesthetica offers a range of tooth implants in Kolkata rnging for low cost dental implants to the best high end dental implants from nobel biocare.

What factors contribute to long-term success of Dental Implants?

Long-term success depends on multiple factors. First off, success will depend on the quality and quantity of bone.

The better the bone and the more available, the greater the chance of long-term success. Secondly, the experience and ability of the dental surgeon will be a factor. As with any surgical procedure, there is no substitute for the experience and individual talent of the dentist. And finally, the quality of the restoration placed on top of the implant will play a big role in long-term success. If the design of the implant crowns or overdentures are poorly constructed, and biting forces are not balanced, even the best-placed dental implant will have a compromised survival rate.

Who can place a dental implant in my mouth?

An oral surgeon, or an implantologist places dental implants. Dr kamlesh Kothari is an oral surgeon and the leading and best dental implant specialist in Kolkata. The oral surgeon will place the implants and then the patient will be seen by a restorative dentist for completion of the crowns or overlying appliance. There will be two dentists during the course of treatment. An implantologist is trained in both dental implant surgery and restoration of the dental prosthesis. An implantologist will do both the surgery and the restoration, and there will be only one dentist during the course of treatment.

Are there any age limitations for dental implants?

No. Any person at any age above 15 can have dental implants as long as there is enough bone available in which to place the implants.

What might be some of the factors that would prevent me from being an implant candidate?

There are some medical factors that might prevent a person from being a good candidate for dental implants. Some of these may be uncontrolled diabetes, chemotherapy or radiation therapy, parathyroid disorders, blood disorders, rare bone disorders or bone marrow cancer. Some physical factors may include insufficient or poor quality bone, low sinuses or nerve bundles.

How often will I need to have my dental implants checked?

The success of your implants will depend greatly on how well you maintain them. They will need to be professionally cleaned by a hygienist and examined by your implant dentist every three to four months. This hygienist should be trained in the specific procedure of maintaining dental implants. Also, brushing and flossing daily is absolutely necessary for long-term success.

Is dental implant surgery painful?

No. An effective local anesthetic is used during the surgery so that you do not have any discomfort during the placement of the implants. The mild discomfort you might experience after surgery can be controlled with medications.

When can I return to work after implant surgery?

You can go to work the next day, unless some particular surgical circumstance arises. Your implant dentist will discuss all postoperative instructions with you.

Benefits

Dental implants have given countless patients many amazing benefits.

  • You will smile again
  • Improved appearance
  • Improved comfort
  • Improved speech
  • Eat better, enjoy more foods, better nutrition
  • Convenience
  • Improved self-esteem

Dental implants are also a great value for your investment. You will be getting a product that you will be using 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks of the year, probably for many, many years of your life.

Costs of Dental Implants :

As with many surgical procedures, dental implant fees will vary from doctor to doctor.Frequently, a more experienced implant dentist will charge higher fees. Each individual implant dentist will be able to quote you his fees.

It is important to remember that there are three components to a tooth being restored by an implant dentist, and each component has its own fee structure :

  • First, there is the cost of the implant surgical procedure itself
  • Last, there is the cost of the crown, which is the tooth placed on top of the post
  • Remember, there can be multiple implants and multiple crowns
  • The major cost is the no of implants. The crown cost are far lesser

There may be other costs as well; for instance, the use of synthetic bone material during surgery might be an added fee.

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