8 Myths About Dental Implants: Dentists Tell Why They Shouldn't Believe
'23.09.2019'
ForumDaily Woman
Dental implants have long become the standard treatment used by dentists around the world and, of course, in America. Nevertheless, this procedure remains shrouded in a mass of myths and rumors that frighten and sometimes interfere with acquiring a Hollywood smile. Professional dentists Solomon Rafailov and Radmila Shuminov from the famous New York clinic Bright white dental, who have been helping their clients acquire a beautiful and healthy smile for many years, have refuted the most common myths about implants and the process of dental implants.
Myth # 1: Installing an implant is very painful
There is no real reason for this error. Firstly, in the bone tissue where the implant is installed, there are no pain receptors at all, therefore, pain cannot occur in the bone bed at any stage of the procedure. Secondly, those tissues that can theoretically hurt during the intervention (gums, mucous membranes) are always anesthetized in the same way as in the treatment of caries. Well-known local anesthesia is commonly used. General is used in rare cases, for example, when it is necessary to install several implants in one go.
“When the anesthesia goes away, the gums in the suture area may ache a little, but any pain reliever you are used to easily relieves these sensations. As a rule, everything heals quickly and safely, ”explains Radmila Shuminov.
Myth # 2: Implants are expensive
It seems to many that you can get a snow-white smile only if you spend a fortune on dental treatment. In fact, installing implants is not so expensive. Moreover, many clinics often offer to pay their work by installments. So you can get an irresistible smile these days with any income level.
“Now implants have become available to people with different incomes, and not only to Hollywood stars,” emphasizes Solomon Rafailov, one of whose specializations are implants.
Myth # 3: Implantation is a long time, you need to hide a smile for months
Indeed, the minimum period for which a tooth should be implanted is 3 months. During this time, the implant takes root on the lower jaw and only if it was not necessary to restore the volume of bone tissue. Implantation is a long-term process, consisting of important stages, none of which can be missed. But you won't have to walk with a chink - the doctor can install a temporary prosthesis that will cover the place of the missing tooth and will look indistinguishable from the rest of the teeth.
“In some cases - if the tooth has been missing for a long time, the bone is atrophied, there are specific anatomical features, it may be necessary to augment the jaw bone tissue, which will take additional time. Also, before implantation, it is necessary to treat all diseased teeth. The very installation of the implant takes 20-40 minutes, months are already spent on the healing process, ”says Solomon Rafailov, a member of the American Dentist Association.
Myth No.4. For most people, implants are contraindicated.
Quite the opposite. There are two types of absolute contraindications - blood diseases and cancer. In almost all other conditions, implants can be installed, it all depends on the correct and careful preparation, competence and care of the doctor.
“Implants are installed in case of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, severe metabolic disorders, insufficient bone tissue at the site of engraftment and even bruxism (teeth grinding during sleep). It is important to understand that some conditions and diseases may delay the implantation itself, but are not a contraindication. The older age does not belong to those either, the lower limit is desirable - 18 years, ”emphasizes Radmila Shuminov.
Myth # 5: Implants are often rejected
Most likely, this misconception is based on the fear of an operation that could be done “in vain”. In fact, even at the dawn of the development of implantology, most of the implants have successfully taken root - many of them have worked perfectly for decades. Today, implants take root in 99% of cases and are made of titanium, a biocompatible material that the human immune system accepts without objection.
“The probability that the implant will not take root is 1%, and even in this case, we recommend that the patient not despair and carry out another implantation - in this case, as a rule, everything goes well. It is also very important to regularly visit the dentist for at least the first year and a half after the procedure in order to monitor how the implant takes root, ”Solomon Rafailov recommends.
Myth # 6: Implants are just a fashionable version of conventional dentures
This myth was invented by people who believe that the dentition is a matter of beauty, not health. Implants really look more attractive and aesthetically pleasing than removable dentures, because they look no different from living teeth. But the implants also don't cover the gums and palate, so they feel like your own teeth and function naturally. To install implants, unlike prostheses, you do not need to grind adjacent teeth. Also, implants do not need to be replaced every 10-15 years, like bridges. The implant is installed once and for all.
“An implant is not a whole tooth, as many people think. It is a post made from a titanium medical alloy that is placed in the jawbone (similar to the root of a tooth). A crown is put on it, which imitates the tooth itself and performs all its functions. Therefore, it is the implant that is physiologically the closest to a natural, healthy tooth, ”explains Radmila Shuminov.
Myth # 7: The implant is felt in the mouth and requires special nutrition
This myth follows from the previous one, it is easy to refute it, understanding the difference between implantation and prosthetics. Removable dentures can be felt in the mouth and cause discomfort, especially if not installed correctly. Implants do not differ at all in sensation from real teeth and do not interfere in the mouth. If you feel the implant after complete healing, you need to see a doctor.
“Implants do not require any special handling or lifestyle, other than regular oral care and visits to the dentist. You don't need a diet either: you don't eat pureed soups when you use real teeth. The implant is able to cope with the usual chewing load, and for this it is installed, ”says Solomon Rafailov.
Myth No. 8: The method is new: it is not known what will happen in 50 years
Dental implants are no longer exotic and not an experiment. Now the standard treatment method used by dentists is almost universal. The American Dental Association recognized implant placement as a safe and effective procedure back in the 70 of the twentieth century. Implants, which were implanted in patients for the first time half a century ago, are still functioning safely and will work for many years to come.
“Although implantology continues to develop and improve, it is important to understand that in dentistry, no method will be used by doctors without preliminary many years of clinical research that will prove its safety and effectiveness,” says Radmila Shuminov.
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