Should I be worried to get an implant? Or I shouldn’t overthinking it too much since a lot of people have one? Somehow I’m anxious about it like it will fail etc but when I visit dentist related places it seems a lot of people have it? Should I stop worrying about it and just go with the surgery? Any dentists that can share their experience with me?
Should I be afraid to get an implant?
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A dental implant procedure is usually relatively painless. It is the best way we have to currently replace a missing tooth. If you are anxious, discuss your fears with your dentist/surgeon. Sometimes if they explain the procedure step by step, and you know what to expect, it is not so scary.
Technology has improved a lot, since the start of the implant placing process. There is no need to be scared anymore.
Technology has improved a lot, since the start of the implant placing process. There is no need to be scared anymore.
I mean more about the screw in general.
Someone said the implant screw can last for over 20 years. After that they think you can’t a new one because you would no longer to have the bone density to support the screw
Also, if the screw is placed in the jaw and there is only the crown left… is there any harm when it’s pushed against the gum like in the picture with the finger emoji? Because a real tooth is one whole thing and the crown isn’t pushed against the gum. I hope what I said is clear because English isn’t my first language.
Someone said the implant screw can last for over 20 years. After that they think you can’t a new one because you would no longer to have the bone density to support the screw
Also, if the screw is placed in the jaw and there is only the crown left… is there any harm when it’s pushed against the gum like in the picture with the finger emoji? Because a real tooth is one whole thing and the crown isn’t pushed against the gum. I hope what I said is clear because English isn’t my first language.
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I think you are over-complicating the scenario. Implants can last you 20 years or more. This DOES NOT mean that you can't get another implant at a later stage. Lots of times, bone augmentation ( adding bone ) is done in areas where the bone is insufficient, in order to support an implant.
The crown does not exert too much pressure on the gum tissue. The crown is designed in such a way that it does not limit the blood supply to the surrounding tissues, due to excessive pressure.
The crown does not exert too much pressure on the gum tissue. The crown is designed in such a way that it does not limit the blood supply to the surrounding tissues, due to excessive pressure.