Question 1

Am I a Suitable Candidate for Implants?

Accepted Answer

You are a suitable candidate for getting dental implants from top implant dentists in Guildford if you have one or more teeth missing in your mouth, have satisfactory physical and oral/dental health, and you are not suffering from any chronic medical or dental illness. You may not be eligible for getting implants if you are suffering from any systemic illness, pathology of the bones, or have any problems related to your heart, kidney, or liver.

Question 2

How Long is the Entire Procedure?

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A dental implant is not a one-step process. Between waiting for your jaw bones to heal, scheduling visits to your dentist, and creating your crowns, the entire process generally takes 3-6 months to complete.

Question 3

Do Dental Implants Hurt?

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Dental implants represent one of the biggest advances in dentistry and have an overall success rate of about 96%. While every patient and dental implant case is different, many patients report minimal or no pain during the procedure.

Question 4

How Much do Dental Implants Cost?

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The question of what dental implants cost is always one of the first to come up when discussing the topic. The cost of dental implants varies based on the complexity of the procedure, how many implants are needed, and the type of prosthetic tooth used. Over multiple years, implants can be the most cost-effective solution to missing teeth in the long run. At Woodbridge Hill Dental Practice we offer an affordable dental implant payment plan with 0% interest in dental financing. We will also provide a dental implant quote that includes all cost factors, including bone grafting and other necessary procedures.

Question 5

How Long Do Dental Implants Last?

Accepted Answer

With proper oral care and maintenance, you can expect your dental implants to last a lifetime. However, the service life of an implant mainly depends upon your own oral hygiene maintenance. The better your oral health and hygiene, the longer your implants will last.

Question 6

How Can I Look After My Dental Implants?

Accepted Answer

The most critical requirement for the care of your dental implants is to look after your oral health. You should consider your implants as your natural teeth, and brush and floss them regularly, as you should do for your natural teeth. In addition, you should take special care of the gums surrounding the dental implants, as one of the major reasons for the failure of an implant is gum and periodontal infections.

Question 7

Will I Ever Be Without Teeth During the Implant Process?

Accepted Answer

After implant surgery, the gums and mouth need to heal before a dental crown, or prosthetic tooth is placed. You can still use a denture during the healing period, and we can always make provisions to have temporary teeth made. In some cases where dentures are worn, we ask patients to wear their dentures part-time, if possible, during the initial healing period (3-14 days).

Question 8

Will I Have Enough Bone to Be Able to Place the Implant?

Accepted Answer

Although an exam, radiograph, or CT scan may be necessary to evaluate the amount of bone present, most patients have enough bone to place implants. The longer a person has been missing teeth, the greater the amount of bone loss or atrophy that will have occurred. Sometimes insufficient bone will require the placement of a bone graft before implants are placed.

Question 9

Does Having Gum Disease Affect My Ability to Get Implants?

Accepted Answer

Depending on how severe it is and how well it has been controlled, gum disease can be a factor when placing dental implants since it can lead to infection and implant failure. When possible, it's typically better to address the gum disease (periodontal disease) and establish a good oral hygiene routine first, then proceed with the placement of dental implants.

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