Are implants successful?
Implants, as we know them today, have been in existence for at least twenty-five years. For the last ten years, however, success rates at many treatment centers are consistently over 95% with proper personal and professional care. Few forms of medical, orthopedic or dental treatment have such high success rates. • What is the procedure like? There are actually two phases to implant dentistry: Phase 1: Using very accurate surgical techniques, an incision is made in the gum tissues and implants are placed into dimentionally controlled sites (depth and width) in the jawbone. The gum tissues are then closed and the healing phase begins. This may take anywhere from 3-6 months to ensure a strong base. Phase 2: Creating and fixing the new tooth or teeth to the implant structure constitutes the second and final phase. Implants can replace a single tooth, several teeth or your dentures. • Are they expensive? Initially, you might feel dental implants are expensive.
Implants, as we know them today, have been in existence for at least twenty-five years. For the last ten years, however, success rates at many treatment centres are consistently over 95% with proper personal and professional care. Few forms of medical, orthopaedic or dental treatment have such high success rates.
