Common Questions and Concerns about Dental Implants

Dental implants are a great permanent option of almost any person missing teeth. Restorative dentistry procedures such as dental implants often require the patient to undergo surgical procedures to restore their teeth. Therefore, a patient should be well educated about the procedure by a cosmetic dentist. Here are some common questions and concerns about dental implants.

What does the dental implants procedure entail?

Typically, there are two surgeries in the dental implants procedure. The first oral surgery is where the jawbone is prepared for the implant by having a titanium rod placed in the bone. After the first surgery there is a period of time where the bone and titanium rod must fuse together called osseointegration. The second surgery is when the artificial tooth is placed on the titanium rod.

What are the characteristics of a good candidate for dental implants?

A good candidate for dental implants should have one or more missing teeth and the desire to correct the imperfection in their smile. A patient that wishes to have dental implants should be in good physical health and have good oral hygiene.

Are there risks involved with dental implants?

As with any surgical procedure, undergoing the dental implants procedure does have some risks. The most common risks associated with the procedure are infection, tissue damage and lack of integration with the bone. To minimize the risks in a dental implants procedure the patient should seek a restorative dentist experienced with the procedure.

Does insurance cover the dental implants procedure?

Dental implants can be costly and varies depending on the region the surgery will take place in. Unfortunately, most insurance companies do not cover the dental implant procedure. During the initial consultation a patient should inquire as to what payment options are available. Most restorative dentists are very helpful in educating their patients about financing and other payment options for cosmetic and restorative dentistry procedures.

For a consultation with an implant dentist, contact Dentistry at 1818 in Philadelphia.