1. What might be some of the factors that would prevent me from being an implant candidate?

Most patients are candidates for dental implants. In order to know for sure, your Periodontist should complete 3 dimensional imaging to locate vital structures such as nerves, blood vessels, and sinuses which may be in the way of an implant, and also to calculate the bone dimensions to determine if enough bone is present for implant placement in that area.


2. How often will I need to have my dental implants checked?

Dental implants should be checked regularly as part of normal dental cleaning appointments every 6 months.


3. Is dental implant surgery painful?

Dental Implant surgery involves discomfort, as does any minor surgical procedure, however most patients report that their discomfort was managable, and most patients go to work the following day.


4. Is there any pain after the anesthetic has worn off?

Discomfort will begin after the anesthesia has worn off, usually several hours after you get home. We recommend that the prescribed medication be taken shortly after your procedure so that it is in your system by the time the anesthesia wears off. This will significantly reduce discomfort.


5. If an implant or implants fail, can additional implants be placed?

Sometimes implants do fail. Success rates are in the high 90% range. When they do fail, they will usually fail at about 6 weeks and can be replaced at that time. We stand by our implants and if this occurs, we replace them at no additional cost to the patient.


6. How will I clean around the implants?

One benefit of dental implants over a dental bridge is that a patient can clean normally, with a brush and floss, and they clean around their natural teeth.