Myths About Dental Implants

You may be thinking of placing one or more implants in your mouth, but let’s see what is true and what is false among the ideas on dental implants. It is best to get the right information before getting your dental implants done.

Is it Painful?            

That is so false. Indeed, a wisdom tooth extraction is much more complicated and painful (especially after the procedure). However, this is not entirely the case with having implants put in.

Are all Implants the Same?

This is also false. As in all products, there are various levels of quality. Almost all manufacturers know how to make a titanium implant. However, the implant is useless without a tooth on it. Indeed, it will be mechanically fixed on the implant. In other words, we suspect that the connection and its resistance in the tooth are very important. Few manufacturers manage to maintain this level of quality regardless of production. In addition, from that, if you want parts to be available in 10 years for possible repair, you have to focus on quality manufacturing.

Does It Last For Life?

This is false too. Like traditional prostheses, they are not for life. You should always brush your teeth, floss, and use special implant mouthwashes to avoid any infection. This can then last from 10 to 30 years or even more.

Does the Placement Take Long?

The placement of an implant takes a long time? This is not true. Placement is done in 1 hour or less for an implant and 2 to 3 hours for ten. However, it can last longer if there is a transplant!

Wait Time for Prosthesis?

Do you have to wait 6 months for the prosthesis? This is false. With Swiss systems whose surface is super-hydrophilic, it only takes a month. Others require 2 to 6 months.

Does it Show in the Mouth?

This is false. It was true a long time ago. However, now it’s almost undetectable.

What About The Age?

Can you get implants at any age? No, you cannot. You have to wait until the end of growth (around 18 years old). On the other hand, there are no time limits other than the possible health of the patient. The implants make it possible to eat properly, which is a guarantee of good health for elderly patients.

The Advantages

There are several advantages of implants and so, if you consult with a professional, you will know whether it is the best choice for you.

You may be thinking of placing one or more implants in your mouth, but let’s see what is true and what is false among the ideas on dental implants. It is best to get the right information before getting your dental implants done.

Is it Painful?            

That is so false. Indeed, a wisdom tooth extraction is much more complicated and painful (especially after the procedure). However, this is not entirely the case with having implants put in.

Are all Implants the Same?

This is also false. As in all products, there are various levels of quality. Almost all manufacturers know how to make a titanium implant. However, the implant is useless without a tooth on it. Indeed, it will be mechanically fixed on the implant. In other words, we suspect that the connection and its resistance in the tooth are very important. Few manufacturers manage to maintain this level of quality regardless of production. In addition, from that, if you want parts to be available in 10 years for possible repair, you have to focus on quality manufacturing.

Does It Last For Life?

This is false too. Like traditional prostheses, they are not for life. You should always brush your teeth, floss, and use special implant mouthwashes to avoid any infection. This can then last from 10 to 30 years or even more.

Does the Placement Take Long?

The placement of an implant takes a long time? This is not true. Placement is done in 1 hour or less for an implant and 2 to 3 hours for ten. However, it can last longer if there is a transplant!

Wait Time for Prosthesis?

You have to wait 6 months for the prosthesis? This is false. With Swiss systems whose surface is super-hydrophilic, it only takes a month. Others require 2 to 6 months.

Does it show in the mouth?

This is false. It was true a long time ago. However, now it’s almost undetectable.

What About The Age?

Can you get implants at any age? No, you cannot. You have to wait until the end of growth (around 18 years old). On the other hand, there are no time limits other than the possible health of the patient. The implants make it possible to eat properly, which is a guarantee of good health for elderly patients.

The Advantages

There are several advantages of implants and so, if you consult with a professional, you will know whether it is the best choice for you.