Common knowledge you need to know about planting teeth

Dental implants are a new type of tooth restoration technology. Many patients do not fully understand dental implants, and there are even many misconceptions about them. It is very necessary for patients with missing teeth to learn more about the relevant knowledge of dental implants. The dentists from the Stomatology Department of the No. 454 Hospital of the PLA in Nanjing will introduce these misconceptions.

What are the common misconceptions about dental implants? Let's take a look below.

Misconception One: Elderly people are not suitable for dental implants.

Ordinary implant surgery is not complicated. As long as there are no severe systemic diseases, and one can endure the surgery with appropriate oral conditions, any adult can undergo dental implant restoration. Dental implants can also be used as retainers for full-mouth dentures that have poor retention and tend to fall out, achieving excellent retention results.

Misconception Two: The success rate of dental implants is not high.

According to reports in literature, successful dental implant restorations have survival rates exceeding 90% after five years and 85% after ten years, higher than the success rate of traditional restorations. Many cases show that dental implants can last a lifetime. The success of dental implant restoration is related to the selection of indications, detailed examination and diagnostic design, good surgical and restorative procedures, as well as the use and cleaning protection of the implants post-restoration.

Misconception Three: Dental implant surgery is unsafe.

Many people have a natural fear of "surgery." Upon hearing that getting a crown involves surgery, they find it hard to accept. In fact, ordinary implant surgery is a relatively simple "minor operation," does not require hospitalization, takes a short time, and does not affect eating on the same day. Therefore, there is no need to fear this.

Misconception Four: Dental implants are expensive.

The cost of a single dental implant is similar to the cost of restoring a tooth with a fixed bridge using precious metal porcelain crowns. Of course, the prices of different systems of implants vary. Considering the aesthetics, comfort level, and good recovery of chewing function provided by dental implants, it can be said that dental implant restoration is one of the most cost-effective restoration methods.

Misconception Five: Dental implant surgery is a major operation.

"Planting" teeth is actually a minor surgery. Nowadays, minimally invasive operations have been developed, resulting in less bleeding post-surgery, no swelling or pain, and all missing teeth can be "planted" at once. The pain and trauma have been reduced to the minimum. However, the surgical operation process has become increasingly precise and complex.

Misconception Six: Once dental implants are placed, they can be used for life.

For many years, according to summaries by multiple oral health experts, the lifespan of dental implants can reach at least over 10 years, but this depends on each individual’s usage habits and maintenance methods. Generally speaking, the pure titanium artificial tooth roots implanted are usually very stable and do not need replacement. However, if the crown of the dental implant is not well maintained, it may need replacement. For example, some people use their dental implants to bite bones, which could cause the crown of the implant to crack or get damaged, necessitating the replacement of the damaged crown.

After the detailed introduction by the experts, I believe everyone now understands what the common misconceptions about dental implants are. Patients undergoing dental implants should have a correct understanding of them. Friends who want to undergo dental implant restoration should communicate fully with doctors, understand the knowledge, process, cost, and precautions of dental implant restoration in detail, consider all factors comprehensively, and choose the restoration method that suits them best.

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