Dental Implants are the solution
HappyDental Dental Implant information is here to help you the patient understand completely what a dental implant is, how and dental implant is placed and how much a dental implant costs.
What are dental Implants?
A dental implant is a small titanium screw which has been created to replace the root of your missing teeth enabling the restoration of a tooth in the place of the missing tooth. The titanium screw, dental implant, will integrate fully with the jaw bone creating a stable environment for placing a crown. You can have single dental implants or multiple dental implants dependent on your oral needs. Dental implants are the most effective, safe and predictable solutions for patients who are missing teeth.
Why do I need a dental implant?
The obvious is that with a dental implant replacing your missing teeth you will now be able to eat, smile and speak better. Without having dental implants to replace missing teeth your jawbone is not as well protected when you are eating which can put undue pressure on the jaw causing damage over the long term.
You can also have other problems related to missing teeth:
- Teeth either side of the missing tooth can close together
- Difficulty chewing and trapping food in the gap which can cause decay
- Poor facial appearance if you are missing a few teeth
- Loss of lip support
Can anyone have a dental implant?
Dental implants are suitable for most people BUT there are few things Dr O’Connor will consider when examining a potential dental implant candidate.
The first consideration Dr O’Connor will be looking at is whether the you have enough bone to support the dental implant. If you do then Dr O’Connor will move onto the next step which is to discuss with you your oral health regime.
Heavy smokers and excessive drinkers may want dental implants but they might not be necessarily suitable. People with diabetes are also not considered suitable for dental implants. After careful consideration of your medical history you and Dr O’Connor will decide on whether a dental implant is ideal for you.
A dental implant will help me how?
A dental implant will help you forget you even lost a tooth. Maybe you have a front tooth missing or when you smile you put your hand up to cover your mouth. Does you denture slip around or not feel in place at all times? Having trouble eating?
A dental implant can help you fix all these problems because the missing tooth or teeth will now be back in situ and you can carryon living, eating and most importantly smiling properly with no shame or concerns.
Does a dental implant hurt?
When placed properly by a qualified dental implant clinician there will be no pain in fact most patients say that having a dental implant placed is usually less painful afterwards than when they had a tooth removed.
How much will a dental implant cost me?
We use a selection of dental implants from the leading companies like Nobel BioCare, MIS, Megagen and Scheutz Dental.
A dental implant will cost you €1000.00 which is a reasonable price in comparison to other offers on the market today.
How long does it take for a dental implant to be placed?
After you and Dr O’Connor have decided that dental implants are the solution for your oral health a dental implants Dublin takes about an hour to place. Dr O’Connor will want to see you the following to make sure everything is ok and again a few days later. After the dental implant is placed you will require a 4-6 month healing period before you the dentist will place the crowns on top of the dental implant.
Your dental implant, with you making sure you look after your oral hygiene properly, should last you a lifetime. In fact we give a lifetime guarantee for the dental implants themselves.
