Is dental implant safe and what is the cost?

Dental implants are a breakthrough in the dental industry. This technique restores one or more lost teeth, restoring aesthetics and chewing ability to the patient.

1. Who is dental implant for?

Dental implants are a method of restoring lost teeth by implanting a titanium post into the jawbone, then attaching a ceramic crown to the post using an abutment joint. This technique does not affect adjacent teeth like a traditional bridge and has superior chewing ability compared to removable dentures.

3 parts make up an implant

Dental implants are suitable for many different people. However, some people need to be more careful when using this method, including:

• Pregnant women.
• People are suffering from infection in the tooth loss area.
• People who have had radiotherapy to the jaw area.
• People with dangerous chronic diseases such as heart disease and blood pressure.
• People with uncontrolled diabetes.
• Heavy drinkers and smokers.

Before having a dental implant, you should go to a reputable dentist to have a doctor examine you and give you detailed advice based on your health condition.

Clinical examination before implant placement is very necessary

2. Are dental implants safe?

Dental implants are a safe technique, but not absolutely. According to world statistics, this technique still has risks:

• Implants do not integrate with bone and are rejected by the body: This is the most common risk when having implants, accounting for approximately 5% according to global reported data.
• Implants open the maxillary sinus, invade and compress the mandibular nerve, causing numbness and paresthesia of the lips, cheeks, and tongue.

However, you don’t need to worry too much. With the development of science and technology, modern technological machines were born, supporting doctors during the treatment process. Typically, Conebeam-CT imaging system, Piezotome ultrasound machine, DTE Implant machine, endodontic treatment machine… Thanks to that, the risk rate is significantly reduced.

Advanced machinery helps patients prevent risks when undergoing implant surgery

But the most important factor is still the doctor’s expertise. To ensure safety, patients should choose a reputable dentist that has been operating for many years and has a doctor with a practicing certificate. The combination of people and technology will bring the best dental implant results.

3. What are the advantages of dental implants?

3.1 Dental implants do not invade real teeth

The implant head is implanted directly into the jawbone, without needing to grind down neighboring teeth like a porcelain bridge. Therefore, dental implants do not invade real teeth at all. Thanks to that, the patient’s real teeth are maximally preserved.

Dental implants do not affect natural teeth

3.2 Dental implants limit jaw bone loss

Bone loss is one of the dangerous complications when a patient loses teeth, affecting the bite, distorting the mouth… reducing aesthetics and chewing ability. Techniques such as porcelain bridges or removable dentures do not limit this complication.

To limit bone loss, patients need dental implants. Titanium posts integrated into the jawbone will prevent this condition, thereby protecting the patient’s health and aesthetics.

Jaw bone loss is the cause of facial deformity

3.3 Dental implants have high durability

Dental implants are the most modern tooth restoration technique. The lifespan of an implant can be up to 25 years or longer. As the saying goes, “what lasts depends on the person”, you should follow your doctor’s instructions on diet and dental care to increase the longevity of your implant.

Let’s listen to what customers have to say about dental implants at the dentist

4. How much does dental implant cost?

Talking about cost, this is the disadvantage of dental implants. Because this technique requires highly specialized doctors and modern machinery, the price is not cheap.
Besides, in case the patient is not eligible for a transplant, the doctor will prescribe a number of additional minor surgeries – which directly increase treatment costs:

• Sinus augmentation: helps increase the volume of the upper jaw bone, meeting enough height, density and volume to perform dental implants.
• Bone grafting: helps increase bone density in the dental implant area to the required level.

You can refer to the detailed price list at Da Nang Implant Dentistry:

All costs need to be transparent with the patient before implant placement

In addition, another barrier to dental implants is the long treatment time, which can be up to 6 months. After permanently attaching the titanium post, the patient must wait for the implant to integrate with the jawbone before installing porcelain teeth. Therefore, if you need urgent tooth restoration, implants are not the optimal choice.

Dental implants are the most effective method, but not the fastest.

5. Where is a reputable place to get dental implants?

Choosing a reputable dentist is the most important step to having a successful dental implant case. If you are in Da Nang, you can go to Da Nang Implant dentistry. We are a pioneer in the field of dental implants.

Dental implants for the entire lower jaw at the dentist

Every year, we perform hundreds of implant treatments of varying difficulty. All gave satisfactory results. Patients trust and choose the services of Da Nang Implant Dentistry because of advantages such as:

• A team of excellent doctors with extensive experience in dental implants.
• Modern machinery and equipment of international standards
• The clinic space has only 1 treatment chair, private and comfortable
• The sterilization process ensures patient safety.

Providing quality, reputable implants with Da Nang Implant Dentistry

6. Frequently asked questions about dental implants

6.1 How many teeth can dental implants restore?

In theory, the number of teeth restored by the technique dental implant is unlimited. However, in reality, the doctor needs to take X-rays of the jaw and evaluate the appropriate amount. In case the patient loses all teeth, the doctor can prescribe the All-on-4 or All-on-6 method to achieve high efficiency and save costs.

6.2 Is the cost of dental implants expensive?

Normally, the cost of dental implants is about 15 - 20 million depending on the type of abutment the patient chooses. In addition, this cost will also increase if the patient is prescribed other minor surgeries by the doctor such as bone grafting, sinus lift... You should go directly to the dentist for specific examination and advice.

6.3 Are dental implants painful?

Throughout the dental implant process, the doctor will minimize the patient's pain. As follows:

• Before surgery, you will be given painkillers and sedatives to reduce anxiety, nervousness and help forget the pain.

6.4 What is the installment payment regime for implant costs?

Payment for Implant treatment will be divided into 2 stages:

• Phase 1: Pay 70% before surgery, the cost of the Implant and consumables during surgery
• Phase 2: 30% payment when completing dentures on Implant (usually after 3-4 surgeries)

6.5 In what cases should implants be placed?

Age: over 18 years old (to ensure stable bone development) and under 80 years old (to limit the implant from integrating into the bone).

6.6 What cases to note before implant placement?

• People suffering from oral diseases: gingivitis, periodontitis, etc. need treatment to stabilize the condition before implantation.
• In cases of long-term tooth loss, tooth loss due to trauma causing a lot of bone loss around the teeth, bone grafting is required at the same time or before implant placement.
• Smokers should stop smoking 2 weeks before the transplant and 8 weeks after the transplant.
• People with diabetes need stable blood sugar control
• People with high blood pressure need to take medication to control blood pressure

With the motto “start from the heart”, dentistry is always enthusiastic and dedicated to patients. Doctors closely monitor the process before, during and after dental implant placement to ensure effectiveness and safety. For free consultation, you can contact the dentist using the information below:

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