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Dental implants feel just like your natural teethFrequently Asked Questions |
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Is a dental implant complicated to place?
The simple answer is "no", provided that sufficient bone is available to accept the implant. The procedures can all be done in the dental office using only local anesthesia, commonly used in dental procedures.
How an Endopore Implant is placed.
What should I expect after treatment?
Dental implants will require the same care as your natural teeth. In order to keep your implant healthy, proper brushing and flossing still apply!
What choices are possible with the Endopore System?
The Endopore Implant System is extremely versatile and can provide patients with restorations such as the following:
- One implant with a crown can replace a single missing tooth
- Endopore implants and prosthetic components can be used to support a fixed bridge, to replace any number of missing teeth, by either connecting to other implants or adjacent teeth.
- A removable full denture in either the upper or lower jaw can be supported by both implants and gum tissue.
- Jaws missing all of the teeth can be restored with complete fixed bridges removable only by your dentist.
Who can have a dental implant?
There are very few medical reasons why you may not be a candidate for having Endopore implant treatment and your dentist will discuss these with you if necessary. The major limiting factor in determining whether you can have an implant to replace your missing tooth is whether there is sufficient bone remaining to accept the implant. An estimate of the bone quality can be determined with special x-ray examinations. Because the Endopore implant is one of the shortest implants available, it can be used in sites where some other implant designs cannot.
How long will my implants last?
Studies suggest your implants will have a long life once they have been integrated with bone, however, each patient is different and it is impossible to predict dental implant life with any certainty. Factors thought to affect how long implants will last are your overall health, nutrition, oral hygiene and whether you use tobacco. Other factors are your anatomy and the design and construction of the restoration placed on the implants to restore the dental function.
What do dental implants cost?
Because each patient's treatment need is unique, your dentist will discuss the cost of your individual dental treatment plan. Generally speaking, the cost of treatment with Endopore dental implants is comparable to other restorations involving fixed bridgework.
