Dispelling The 6 Most Common Myths About Dental Implants

In recent years, we have seen some incredible advancements and innovations in the field of dentistry and dental technology. One such innovation is the dental implant, a titanium screw that is inserted into the jawbone and covered with an artificial tooth or crown. As beneficial as this technology has been, it is unfortunate that we have seen so much poorly documented research and published literature containing false claims and myths online. The following is a list of the 7 most common myths.

• Dental implants involves an extremely painful surgical procedure. Although the patient may experience some discomfort during the recovery stage, you are administered local anesthesia prior to the procedure so you won’t feel anything. To cope with any discomfort or pain afterwards, your dentist will prescribe pain medications for you.
• Dentures are a better choice than dental implants. In addition to aesthetic function, dental implants have certain advantages over dentures including:
  • No food gets stuck under the crown attached to the implant screw
  • No impact on the surrounding teeth
  • No loss of bony tissue at the extraction point
  • You can replace a full set of teeth
• Implants are extremely costly. When you consider that you can fully restore your teeth with implants, the initial investment pays huge benefits in the long run. Unlike other types of prosthesis, dental implants can last for years before needing repairs or replacement.
• It’s a lengthy procedure. Depending on the health of the patient and the condition of their jawbone, the actual procedure takes about 30 minutes on average. However, it will take time for your body to adapt to your implants.
• Rejection rates can be high. This is completely untrue as failure or rejection only occurs about 2{3b0f9398becb40f4bdd8fe95c600d2c252c33730296b97da1b334948809cb5c4} of the time – that equates to a 98{3b0f9398becb40f4bdd8fe95c600d2c252c33730296b97da1b334948809cb5c4} success rate! Since the implant is made from titanium, our bodies do not see this as potentially harmful.
• There are too many adverse side effects with dental implants. Experiencing some discomfort is to be expected. Bruising, pain, and swelling are normal. However, the more serious side effects such as dental infections and nerve damage are extremely rare.

During the lengthy history of dental implants, today’s dentists have learned from the mistakes and research of their predecessors. Consequently, we can assure a successful outcome nearly 100{3b0f9398becb40f4bdd8fe95c600d2c252c33730296b97da1b334948809cb5c4} of the time when getting dental implants here at Community Dental Group.