A common misconception is that getting traditional/conventional implants take about years for complete recovery, while the fact is the average period of recovery often only takes about three to six months. This is the time needed to let the artificial implant fuse completely with your jaw bone…..

In the meantime your dentist can give you temporary prosthesis to restore function if required. Once your implant is ready to handle the chewing pressure, the temporary prosthesis is replaced with a permanent one.

During the procedure of implanting the titanium roots, local anaesthesia is used to numb the area; and the placement is less painful than a tooth extraction.

Some of the factors to take into consideration include; No instances of teeth clenching, Healthy gums, Good general health, Healthy bone tissue.

Conditions like cancer, chronic diseases, heart complications, heavy smoking or alcohol abuse, uncontrolled diabetes reduce the body’s immunity and are factors that work against the procedure. If the bone density is an issue, you can get a bone graft before placing the implants.

It is also necessary to examine whether the jaw bone is of sufficient quality to support the new tooth under the expected chewing forces. There is no age restriction for dental implant, most ‘healthy seniors’ can get the procedure done.

Implants don’t damage the structural integrity of the neighbouring teeth and they are more stable than bridges. Maintenance is also easier with implants, you can brush and floss them like natural teeth. Because the new teeth utilize titanium roots bonded to your gums and jaw bone, you don’t have to deal with the pressure and movement often associated with bridges and dentures.

Talking about risks, like all forms of surgeries, there are potential risks involved in a dental implant surgery too. Though these risks aren’t too significant and the benefits clearly outweigh them. Some of the risks include; infection, injuries around the blood vessels, nerve damage & sinus complications.