Question and answers on Implant Treatment

1. Dental Implant Questionnaire

2. 1. Do Dental Implants feel weird?
Implants do grow to feel natural just like
real teeth. The posts inserted during the
Implantation procedure eventually fuse to
the existing jaw bone, which means the
Implant itself doesn’t feel any different
than the actual bone.

3. 2. Can I eat nuts with Dental Implants?
Dental Implants will improve patient
comfort so the foods that were too difficult
to eat after tooth loss occurred, including
nuts, apples, chips, and popcorn, can be
consumed again.

4. 3. Can you tell if someone has Dental
Implants?
It is very difficult to tell if someone has
Dental Implants as they look very alike to
regular teeth.

5. 4. Can you use mouthwash with Implants?
It is necessary for you to clean your mouth
even after the Implant treatment. Good
oral hygiene will expedite the healing
process and protect it from bacteria and
other infections. After the implant
procedure is completed, your dentist may
give you a medicated mouthwash which
can be used within the recovery time
frame. Make sure to use the mouthwash as
per the directions of your Dentist.

6. 5. What toothbrush is best for Implants?
Research has shown that electric and sonic
toothbrushes, which do produce small
vibrations in the mouth, are actually
beneficial in preventing bone loss, gum
disease and tooth decay. This type of
stimulation is more likely to maintain the
life of the Implant when performed
correctly.

7. 6. Does food get under Implants?
The good news is that there are no restrictions or
limitations. Dental Implants work just like natural
teeth and can chew all kinds of foods without
issue. This includes challenging meals, such as
steak, corn on the cob, and raw vegetables. While
it’s possible for food to get stuck underneath an
Implant bridge or Implant denture, they are
easier to clean than natural teeth. Also you never
have to worry about food particles collecting on
the Dental Implant.

8. 7. Do gums grow around Dental Implant?
Your gums can grow between your Dental
Implant placement appointment and the
time that you receive your permanent
restoration. That is why our dentist places
a healing abutment or a temporary crown
on top of the Implant.

9. 8. Why is my tooth Implant hurting?
Most often, the Dental Implant pain is
coming from the gums and bone around
the Dental Implant. A Dental Implant
infection, peri-implantitis, is the most
common cause of pain around a Dental
Implant. This is when bacteria have begun
to invade the bone around the Dental
Implant. It is similar to gum disease.

10. 9. How do you save a failed Dental Implant?
Your Dentist may use antibiotics to treat
the bacteria causing the infection. They will
also use surgical techniques to clean the
area beneath the gum line and remove
diseased gum tissue. Bone grafting may
also be needed to restore stability to the
Dental Implant.

11. 10. Can you see Implants through gums?
If the Implant is placed too close to the
front of the gums, there isn’t enough tissue
between the Implant and the outside. This
makes it easy to see the Dental Implant
through the gums. This also occurs if the
implant is too tilted.

12. 11. How do you clean Implants?
Clean at least twice a day with a soft-
bristle toothbrush.
Use a low-abrasive toothpaste.
Brush under and around the Implant
crown.
Use a nylon coated inter-dental brush
to clean hard-to-reach places.
Floss daily with unwaxed tape or
implant-specific floss.
Use a recommended oral irrigator.
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13. 12. How likely is the Implant to fail?
The average failure rate of Dental Implants
is around 2- 3%, making Implant surgery
one of the safest and most successful
Dental procedures available.

14. 13. What are the most common cause of
Implant failure?
Dental Implants can fail for a variety of
reasons, but the most common – and most
preventable – are infection and bone loss.
Peri- Implantitis is a kind of infection that
forms around the Implant and inside the
gums.

15. 14. What are the main complications with
Implants?
Infection at the Implant site. An
infection can develop during or after
surgery.
Implant micro-movements.
Insufficient bone support.
Allergic reaction.
Failure to follow your doctor’s
instructions

16. 15. How long does Implant lasts?
With regular brushing and flossing, the Implant
screw itself can last a lifetime, assuming the
patient receives regular Dental check-ups every 6
months. The crown, however, usually only lasts
about 10 to 15 years before it may need a
replacement due to wear and tear. However,
maintaining excellent Dental hygiene and using it
cautiously could extend the life of the crown
beyond 15 years.

17. 16. How do Dental Implants help if I have a
full Dentures or partial dentures?
With conventional Dentures, the bone that
previously surrounded the tooth roots will begin to
deteriorate. This will lead to recession of the
jawbone and a collapsed, unattractive smile. In
contrast, Dental Implants integrate with your
jawbone, helping to keep the bone healthy and
your natural smile intact.

18. 17. Are Dental Implants removable like
dentures or do they stay in mouth?
No, Dental Implants are fixed solidly in the bone
and allow teeth to be replaced in a manner that is
closest to natural teeth.

19. 18. Can Dentures be made into Implants?
Dentures cannot be “made into Implants”.
Implants are metal screws placed into the jawbone
to help anchor and support artificial teeth
(dentures). It may be possible to have implants
placed beneath existing dentures to aid in the
stabilization and support for those Dentures.

20. 19. What is metal free Implants ?
The Dental Implant itself is comprised of
titanium, and currently, there are no metal-free
options available for Dental Implants. The
reason for utilizing titanium is because it is
compatible with your body as it is also used for
replacement surgeries such as hips or knees, for
example. A Dental Implant is placed into your
jawbone where the titanium actually fuses and
integrates with your bone, becoming part of your
Dental anatomy just like your root.

21. 20. Do Dental Implants last?
Individual Implants also allow easier access
between teeth, improving oral hygiene. Durability,
Implants are very durable and will last many years.
With good care, many Implant last a lifetime.