FAQ

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Are Dental Implants safe and how long will they last?

Implants are made from materials accepted by the tissues of the body. Present day implants, based on scientific evidence, have shown a very high success rate. Like natural teeth they will last as long as they are well looked after.

 

Does it hurt?

Only a minor operation is needed to place an implant. This is usually carried out with local anesthetic. After the operation, most patients report minor discomfort similar to that associated with a simple tooth extraction. This is easily controlled by analgesics.

Is the treatment expensive?

The cost reflects the skill and training required for successful implants. Building new teeth onto implants is comparable to crowns and bridges.

The expense must, however, be evaluated against the extra quality of life that implants can produce.

Since treatment depends on many variable factors in each individual case it is not possible to offer a “scale of fees”. In addition to the costs of surgery there may in certain cases be costs for hospitals and anesthetists. Your implant team will be able to advise on the cost in your particular case before you commence treatment.

 

Do I have to go without teeth during this time?

INo, You can use your existing replacement teeth as soon as they can be worn comfortably. These can be used (with some modification if necessary) until your new teeth are ready.

 

How do I know if implants are right for me?

If you are in good health, whatever your age, and you have enough bone to support an implant, you are probably suitable. You will need to see your implant team who will check your medical history and examine your mouth and jaw. X-rays and models will be needed. We will then have the knowledge needed to assess your suitability for implants.

Why Is a Dental Crown Needed?

A dental crown may be needed in the following situations:

1. To protect a weak tooth (for instance, from decay) from breaking or to hold together parts of a cracked tooth

2. To restore an already broken tooth or a tooth that has been severely worn down

3. To cover and support a tooth with a large filling when there isn't a lot of tooth left

What Types of Crowns Are Available?

• Metals used in crowns include gold alloy, other alloys (for example, palladium), or a base-metal alloy (for example, nickel or chromium). Compared with other crown types, less tooth structure needs to be removed with metal crowns, and tooth wear to opposing teeth is kept to a minimum. Metal crowns withstand biting and chewing forces well and probably last the longest in terms of wear down. Also, metal crowns rarely chip or break. The metallic color is the main drawback. Metal crowns are a good choice for out-of-sight molars.
• Porcelain-fused-to-metal dental crowns can be color matched to your adjacent teeth (unlike the metallic crowns). However, more wearing to the opposing teeth occurs with this crown type compared with metal or resin crowns. The crown's porcelain portion can also chip or break off. Next to all-ceramic crowns, porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns look most like normal teeth. However, sometimes the metal underlying the crown's porcelain can show through as a dark line, especially at the gum line and even more so if your gums recede. These crowns can be a good choice for front or back teeth.