Become a dental implant It's faster, less annoying and much more necessary than many people think. It is not just a matter of aesthetics. That is why I am going to explain everything you have to take into account before getting a dental implant. So that you do it well, with guarantees and almost without realizing it, since dentistry has come a long way and now enjoying a perfect smile is much easier than you think.
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Why is it so important to get a dental implant?
If you are thinking about aesthetics you are right, but there are two even more important reasons:
The absence of a tooth causes the rest of the pieces to move. This has a great aesthetic implication and later you will need a device to correct it. But above all, it increases the risk of cavities since the correct union between the teeth is lost and favors the accumulation of plaque in the spaces that are created.
Efficiency is lost when chewing, forcing the stomach to work harder and harder with what this implies for digestive health.
In other words, the absence of a single tooth has consequences far beyond the pure aesthetics of the moment, it has consequences on health.
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How do I know if I can get a dental implant?
A priori, everyone can have a dental implant, but first you have to take into account and study a series of elements.
The first thing is to check the state of health of the mouth to assess the situation of the gums, if there has been any previous problem or if there is bleeding when brushing or chewing. But as a general rule, with a cleaning or a small complementary treatment, our mouth will be prepared for the implant.
In the event that the tooth has been missing for a long time and due to this part of the surrounding bone tissue has been lost, something inevitable if it has not been treated in time, we have to help the bone to regenerate through filling techniques or bone grafting, They are simpler than their name may indicate.
Thanks to these techniques, 99,9% of people can have a dental implant without any problem.
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How long does the process of a dental implant take?
With the latest techniques we are able to do the implant in 6 hours.
From the first day you enter the consultation until you leave with a perfect smile, it can take between 3 and 6 months, depending on the complexity of the case, but in that time you will only have to go to the clinic about 5 or 6 times. The rest of the time is for the implant to settle and adapt to your mouth.
But those terms can be shortened and much thanks to immediate implants or as it is technically called: immediate loading implantology. It consists of a single intervention in which there is no need to wait for healing, and that same day we place the implant and the tooth.
Yes, you read that right, with the latest techniques we are able to do the implant in 6 hours and make it last a lifetime (in fact we have been using this technique for 10 years). This tooth will be replaced by the definitive one in 3-4 months, but you will have the result from the first day.
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Will it hurt, will it prevent me from eating or leading a normal life?
No, the thing about implants being painful or annoying is a thing of the past. Today it is a minimally invasive surgery that only produces a slight inflammation, which is not visible from the outside, and the pain is eliminated with the same medication as a headache.
The first days a soft diet is recommended but on the fourth day you can eat normally. A sick leave is not necessary, you can go to work without discomfort and without anyone noticing and, on the seventh day, when the stitches are removed, life is normal.
Obviously, this process is not exact for each person, but the dentist can tell you almost from the first moment the approximate recovery process that you will have in your case.
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Aesthetically, how will my implant look?
There are several factors that affect the aesthetic result but the appearance of the gum that surrounds the tooth and the tooth itself; size, color and shape are the main ones.
The implant with immediate loading is the one that offers the best result in terms of aesthetics and comfort, since by placing the provisional fixed tooth from the beginning, the volume of the gum is better maintained, which results in a more natural appearance.
In addition, in our case, we carry out an aesthetic study through the digital design of the smile and thus we know what the result will be like before starting the treatment.
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Is the maintenance of an implant complicated?
No, an implant is more delicate than a natural tooth, so it will have to be cared for more, but it does not require complex or specific care. In addition, the type of maintenance and long-term success can be predicted
and your dentist must inform you of all this before starting treatment.
You must know from the first moment what you must do to take care of the implant, what revisions must be carried out and if there are any risks that you must take into account. In this way you can take better care of your implants and make them an excellent solution for life.
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How long does the process of a dental implant take?
The cost of an implant, of the complete treatment, should range between €1.000 and €1.800
As you surely know, the cost can vary a lot from one clinic to another. The important thing is to ask yourself why some are so cheap. In our clinic we have dozens of cases of people who had "low cost" implants and come to us to solve the problems that have arisen from a bad intervention.
The cost of an implant, of the complete treatment, should range between €1.000 and €1.800. Any reduction in this figure will be due to the use of lower quality materials, less qualified professionals or a reduction in the time spent. This usually ends up leading to setbacks that involve health problems, new interventions and a significant increase in cost.
Therefore, it is essential to do it right the first time, even if the initial investment is a little higher.
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How do I choose the right professional?
Your intuition before the first visit is fundamental. How they have treated you, what trust they have given you, what assessments the clinic or professional who will handle your case has, how they have informed you of the situation, of the process...
A good professional will dedicate time to you. Not only to explore you but to explain how the treatment should be, with its pros and cons, and will make an assessment that is best for you, not for the clinic. And something fundamental, a good professional will listen to you and answer all the questions you have as many times as you consider necessary.
Conclusion
If you are missing a tooth, it is very important that you go to a specialist as soon as possible because the problem worsens as time goes by. It is not just a matter of aesthetics. It is a health issue.
Dental implant interventions are becoming less invasive, less annoying and faster. The famous “fear of the dentist” no longer applies here because in a few sessions and almost without realizing it, if you are in the hands of a good professional, you will be able to enjoy a perfect smile.
But before choosing your dentist you must inform yourself well. About the clinic you go to, about the professional who will treat you, about the techniques they apply and the experience they have. And the price should not be a decisive element, important yes, but not decisive because any reduction in prices is due to a worse quality of materials, service or less qualified professionals.
At Ahoa we are specialists in dental implants. In addition, we are university researchers and professors, which is why our treatments are backed by well-proven scientific results. Here you can see how we work and our rates. And, of course, for any questions you may have, you can call us, write to us or come to the clinic, we will be happy to help you in everything you consider necessary.