If you’re considering dental implants or have already booked your consultation, you may have questions. Below, we share a few common questions people ask, and we invite you to bring your own questions and concerns to your consultation.
5 Questions for Your Implant Dentist
Q: How long do dental implants last?
Dental implants can last decades or even a lifetime. However, every patient and experience are different. To promote longevity, we recommend brushing, flossing and continuing with regular dental visits.
Q: How much do dental implants cost?
Dental implant costs vary by patient and depend on a few factors, including the complexity of your case (required pre-treatments), the number of implants and whether you choose single implants or implant-supported prosthetics.
Q: Is dental implant placement painful?
We use powerful numbing agents before implant placement. Additionally, we can talk about IV sedation if you’re feeling especially anxious. Most patients don’t report pain during the procedure. However, you may experience mild soreness for up to a week following your surgery. You can treat this with an over-the-counter pain reliever.
Q: What is the dental implant process?
- Consultation: You meet with the dentist to determine candidacy, potential pre-treatments and to ask any questions you might have.
- Pre-treatments: If applicable, we handle any necessary pre-treatments before implant placement, such as extractions or bone grafting.
- Implant Surgery: On this day, your dentist places tooth replacement roots into the jawbone.
- Restoration or Prosthetic Placement: The final step, after root integration, means connecting dental crowns to your implants or a prosthetic, such as an implant-supported bridge or denture. This is the final step. Most patients can immediately eat and chew!
Q: Do implant dentures look natural?
We customise your dental crowns and prosthetics to complement your smile, aiming to give you a natural look. Of course, you can choose tooth colour, but we are always here to offer opinions and help you decide. We also pay close attention to tooth shape. Dental implant dentistry is known for its natural look and function.
All patients and cases differ, so results and experiences will vary. Ask your dentist what to expect.
Are You Ready to Book Your Consultation for Dental Implants Near Rosebank?
To arrange a booking or if you have questions for our dentists, we encourage you to call us today on 09-828 7484. You can also book your implant consultation online.
Patients visit us from many areas, including but not limited to Waterview and Rosebank.
At the time of this blog’s publishing, we are running a special on dental implant consultations in Avondale! Please contact a member of the dental team to see if the offer is still valid and to get details.