What
are dental implants?
Dental
implants are devices used to replace one or
more teeth that are ruined or missing. Dental implants
are placed on bones of the maxilla or the jaw and imitate the
roots of teeth that will be replacing. A dental implant is made
of titanium, a 100% accepted metal by the human body.
What are the advantages of dental implants?
Dental
implants are the best choice for people who have lost
their teeth, as well as for damaged teeth due to the following
reasons: not being able to masticate, speak, or smile freely.
The main
advantage of dental implants is that by using them,
the patient shall avoid using removable prosthesis,
which in addition of aesthetic issues, have mobility issues.
Another advantage of dental implants compared to traditional
fixed prosthesis is that by using the implant, a lost of damaged
piece is placed without the need of carving out surrounding
pieces.
Is there the possibility of rejecting a dental implant?
There is
not a proper rejection to dental implants because
they are made of titanium, a 100% accepted metal by the human
body. In the worst-case scenario, what could happen is that
a dental implant does not integrate with the enough strength
so that the patient can chew.
Nowadays,
the technique for placing dental implants has a success
percentage in 98% of cases. In few cases where a dental
implant does not integrate properly, there is a solution: the
implant can be substituted by a new one.
How are dental implants maintained healthy throughout the time?
Dental
implants must be cared, just as any other tooth or
back tooth. The patient shall maintain a daily oral
hygiene. Another advantage of dental implants is that
they do not suffer from cavities; however, if they are not cleaned
thoroughly, the remaining dirtiness may affect the implant.
How to know if someone is suitable for using a dental implant?
Any healthy
person is suitable for using a dental implant.
Based on a health questionnaire filled by the patient and a
panoramic radiography, the professional shall
determine if the potential patient missing one or more dental
pieces is suitable to use a dental implant.
Are dental implants expensive?
At out clinic
we have the lowest cost on dental implants! The cost of a dental
implant plus the crown is of MXN$8,900: sole payment.
The fact that a dental implant treatment serves for the entire
life must be taken into account. In addition, the cost of the
study, development, and management of dental implants is very
high and professionals in charge of these dental implant treatments
have a high academic background. It all needs to be taken into
account when paying for an implant.
