2006-09-07 00:32:06 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
I have implants and love them. I have 8 on top and 6 on the bottom that holds a whole piece bridge that screws to the implants. I had a procedure called "teeth in a day" where they removed all my teeth, placed the implants and then immediately attached my new beautiful teeth. I never was one day without teeth. Pain mainly from having my teeth pulled but not that bad.
The thing about implants is you cannot chew on them anything firmer than baked fish or very soft pasta. I was not permitted to chew for 5 months. Sounds worse than it is. I got quite good at finding things I could just swallow. The reason you are not to chew is that you can interupt the process called osseointegration which means implants bonding to the bone. Eventually the titanium will bond so tightly to the bone that it becomes almost part of the bone. They use titanium in joint replacement too. You cannot tell you have implants in your jaw bone. There is no difference in the feel of these than regular roots to your teeth. The best part of having implants is the security and beauty. I brush my teeth and floss just like natural teeth and to see me talk and smile you would never know I have artifical teeth unless I told you.
I was awake for the whole procedure and it wasn't horrible, certainly not painful as I was numbed up. Sounded weird but kinda fun if you can believe it or not because they were so good to me. I enjoyed seeing my smile after the surgery.
2006-09-07 02:41:19 · answer #1 · answered by Skeeter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should not have any difficulties with implants. They are probably much more easier to deal with it post-operatively (if done properly) than having a tooth pulled!
Your dentist will numb the gum tissue thoroughly before cutting the gum tissue to expose the bone. And then a special drill is used to make a pilot hole and then the implant placed. It is as simple as screwing a screw into drywall. The gum tissue will be sutured up to cut down on bleeding. Your dentist will give you prescriptions for all the necessary medications, which should include an antibiotic and something for pain.
There are few instances where implants can be a complication, such as an infection, or if you are a smoker. Just follow all the guidelines given and you should be fine.
2006-09-07 07:47:58 · answer #2 · answered by dmdgirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-09-09 04:34:19 · answer #3 · answered by Donna 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may wish to read a good article called "Implant Dentistry – The Convenient and Safe Alternative to Dentures". You can find it at:
http://www.san-diego-dentist.us/san-diego-implant-dentistry-article.htm
http://www.san-diego-dentist.us/san-diego-dentist-tijuana-dentist.html
http://san-diego-dentists.blogspot.com
http://www.san-diego-dentist.us/san-diego-dentist-tijuana-dentist.html
http://www.san-diego-dentist.us/tijuana-dentist.htm
http://www.san-diego-dentist.us/san-diego-dental-implants.html
http://www.medical-research-study-directory.info/san-diego-medical-research-study.htm
http://www.lasik-surgery-san-diego.info/lasik-eye-surgery-san-diego.htm
http://www.las-vegas-nevada-lawyer-attorney-legal-injury-defense-directory.com
2006-09-08 10:35:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my daughter had one done and they numbed her up so it didn't hurt.
2006-09-07 07:38:46 · answer #5 · answered by ......... . 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is my experiance with an irregular 'dental implant' - please see that this doesn't happen to you and yours:
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http://www.dental-spy-implants.blog.ca
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2006-09-07 07:49:10 · answer #6 · answered by don m 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋