Dental Implants

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.     Are Dental Implant always successful?

A.    With over 3 decades of clinical success and over a million patients treated, crowns, and bridges supported my dental implants are very highly successful. Statistics show that nearly 95% for individual implants and even higher for the bridges they support are successful. Dental implants placed in patients more than 35 years ago are still functioning today!

Q.     Will I be able to chew with the same force and pressure that I use with my natural teeth?

A.    Yes, Studies have shown that chewing efficiency improves significantly after treatment with dental implants. After a brief adaptation period, chewing efficiency is comparable to that of the natural teeth.

Q.     Will I ever need a root canal on my dental implant?

A.    No, since the implant completely replaces the tooth and root structure, you will never have to worry about cavities or root canals.

Q.     If I wear dentures now could I benefit from dental implants?

A.    Yes, denture wearing individuals are an excellent candidate for dental implants. By acting as an “artificial root”, a dental implant will preserve remaining bone eliminating the typical “puckered lip look”  that is so common among denture wearers.

Q.     I have a single missing tooth, can a dental implant prevent my natural teeth from shifting?

A.    Yes, by filling in the void caused by the missing tooth, I can prevent my existing teeth from shifting out of their original locations causing unsightly mal-alignment.