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Frequently Asked Questions
Implants | Date Posted: 12/1/2001
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Are implants complicated?
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The simple answer is no, if sufficient bone is available to accept the implant. The procedures can all be done in the dental surgery, using only local anaesthesia. In the first stage of surgery, the implant root component is inserted into the bone site.
This surgery generally takes about sixty minutes to complete. After six to ten days, the stitches are removed and the buried implant is allowed to heal for about three to six months. During this time, bone grows into the implant surface to secure it.
The second stage of surgery is very simple and lasts only about thirty minutes. During this stage, the buried, secure implant is uncovered using a small incision in the gum tissue. A post is attached to the implant until the final prosthesis is complete, which can take as little as two weeks. There is minimal discomfort associated with either of these surgical steps, certainly no more than having a tooth extracted, and usually less. Dentist prescribed medication can alleviate any uneasiness. Improved aesthetics, function and quality of life follows in a few weeks with your new prosthesis fitted.
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More questions in this category:
Implants Introduction
What is a dental implant?
How long does it take?
Is everyone suitable?
What are the advantages of the implant treatment?
What happens if an implant fails?
What is the procedure for implant treatment?
What is the success rate?
Why is implant treatment expensive?
Why dental implants?
Are implants complicated?
How long will an implant last?
What is the cost of an implant?
Are there any limitations?
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