Frequently asked questions and answers about dental implants

Here you can read questions and answers about dental implants.

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1. Do you see that my teeth are an implant?

No, if a dental implant is placed correctly, it will look just like your regular teeth lying around. The dental implants today are very true to nature and are adapted to the color of your real teeth.

Normally no one sees that you have a dental implant.

 

2. How can a dental implant help me preserve my remaining teeth?

If you lose one or more teeth in a part of your mouth, it can cause the surrounding teeth to start moving.

When the teeth begin to move, it can lead to differences / deviations in the height and contours of the gums, which in turn can lead to dental diseases such as tooth loss and caries. Moving teeth can also affect the appearance of your smile.

A dental implant can replace the missing tooth and thus prevent the surrounding teeth from moving.

 

3. I have tooth loss, can I still have dental implants?

Yes, dental patients can have implants. However, it is important that the teeth around the implant are treated for tooth loss before the dental implant is put in place. The risks of complications can also be slightly higher if you suffer from tooth loss.

 

4. What complications can I get if I get dental implants?

If you are unlucky, you can get an infection. This happens if bacteria enter between the implant and the mucous membrane.

The inflammation can lead to the jawbone loosening or the implant coming loose. Then you have to do a new operation.

It is important that you who have received an implant have good oral hygiene and do not smoke.

 

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