The Patient's Guide to Dental Implants

THE PATIENT'S GUIDE TO DENTAL IMPLANTS THE BASICS OF DENTAL IMPLANTS AN ARTIFICIAL TOOTH ROOT upon which a crown is placed A PERMANENT ALTERNATIVE to removable dentures BETTER LOOK, FEEL, AND FUNCTION than other methods of replacing teeth TYPES OF DENTAL IMPLANTS ENDOSTEAL The most common type of implant Implant is rooted in the jaw bone, and the post may be a screw or cylinder An alternative for patients who have bridges or removable dentures SUBPERIOSTEAL Implant placed on the jaw, rather than in the jaw Metal posts come through the gum and hold the prosthetic tooth Good for those who can't wear dentures and don't have adequate bone ANSWERS TO COMMON DENTAL IMPLANT QUESTIONS How successful are dental implants? Lower jaw implants have a 95% success rate over 5 years Upper jaw implants have a 90% success rate over 5 years How old do yoU have to be to get dental implants? Once bone growth is done, dental implants can be placed This typically happens once adolescence is over How long do dental implants last? Implants can last as long as 40 years when they are properly maintained Good oral hygiene and regular dental visits are essential for good results What are the benefits of dental implants? Implants are strong and stable, plus they look like your natural teeth Implants help prevent changes in your face due to missing teeth Implants can help prevent bone loss and drifting of the teeth No chance of implants slipping or getting lost like dentures Implants help you speak, smile, and chew with confidence PROVIDED BY: YeOMEOR COMFORTDENTAL www.COMFORTDENTALSANJOSE.COM SOURCES: http://www.sanjosecomfortdental.com/services/dental-implant-faqs.aspx http://www.perio.org/consumer/dental-implants http://www.aald-Implant.org/about-dental-implants/what-are-the-benefits-of-dental-Implants-over-other-treatments/ http://www.yourdentistryguide.com/implants-faq/