We all want perfect teeth, but when nature is not so
generous, we have to call the Littleton dental office and setup an exam.
There are many situations when the ideal solution for you is
the insertion of dental implants and that is why you have to get informed, so
you need to ask your doctor the questions that clear things up for you.
What are dental
implants?
The dental implant is a titanium piece (a screw), which
serves as a replacement for the root of a missing natural tooth. It must be
given some time to integrate into the bone, and then the dentist will attach
another implant, called “abutment”, which supports the crown that will replace
the missing tooth.
Here are some questions to ask your dentist before going
through such a procedure.
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Are dental implants suitable for any person?
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Is age an issue?
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What special indications should be followed
after inserting the implant?
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Is there a risk that the body will reject the dental
implants?
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What is the lifetime of the implants?
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Do they require special care?
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Is the insertion procedure painful? How long
does it take?
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The cost of dental implants is covered by health
insurance?
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Can a dental implant be placed in the same
session with the tooth extraction?
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If there is a larger number of missing teeth, is
an implant required for each of them?
