Question: What kind of problems will I experience
with dentures when this bone loss occurs?
Answer: Most patients complain of
the inability to stabilize their lower denture or to keep
it in place. Therefore, they have problems eating, chewing,
speaking, and even with digestion. Many patients complain
of mouth sores as well.
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Question: Who is a candidate for implants?
Answer: Just about anyone with missing
teeth is a candidate. The primary concern is one of physical
health. Generally, uncontrolled diabetics and cancer patients
who have recently received radiation therapy are not good
candidates. Any other medical condition is usually not a contraindication
for implant treatment.
Question: How much does this procedure
cost?
Answer: The cost is determined by
several factors: the number and type of implant needed, the
amount of bone loss the patient has experienced, and the type
of final implant-supported teeth the patient chooses.
Question: Is financing available?
Answer: Yes! We offer a one-year
interest fee financing option as well as a discount for cash
payment made at the beginning of treatment. Long term financing
is available as well.
Question: Is the procedure painful?
Answer: There is very minor discomfort
with this procedure when performed by a trained surgeon. Most
of our patients find that they do quite well with minor pain
medication, such as Ibuprofen (Advil). Most patients return
to their normal activities within a day after treatment.
Question: Do I have to go without
my dentures during my treatment?
Answer: Absolutely not. We would
like you to keep your dentures out the day of treatment, but,
thereafter, you can wear your dentures throughout your treatment.
Question: How long does the treatment
take?
Answer: The length of treatment
varies and is determined by the specific treatment required.
In most cases, patients can leave the office on the day of
treatment with functioning teeth, depending upon which type
of implant is chosen for treatment. With the new Sargon implant,
treatment will take approximately 2-4 weeks.
Question: I have been told I do
not have "enough bone" for implants. Is there anything
you can do?
Answer: Yes. With the modern bone
augmentation procedures that are available to us today, even
severe bone loss conditions can be helped. Usually, with proper
treatment, patients can be restored to normal function.
Question: What are the primary benefits
of dental implants?
Answer: Dental implant treatment
offers people firm, stable, and natural looking teeth. Patients
can eat almost anything they like and can smile with confidence
again. Dental implants also stop the destructive bone loss
process cause by trauma from wearing dentures.
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