The truth about dental implants

Have you read that oral implants fall out? Or that they hurt?

At High Dental, we have been fitting dental implants Melbourne for years and know the procedure well enough to set straight any myths you may have read about implants online.

Here, our team debunks some of the most common myths you may have heard about dental implants Melbourne.

They need a lot of maintenance

One of the key factors that make dental implants Melbourne so appealing is that they require no special treatment.

Once they are fitted and the crown, bridge or dentures are attached, you can brush them as you would your natural teeth and, just as you would with your natural teeth, you will also need to attend a check-up every 6 months with our team.

They are uncomfortable

Many patients worry that once they have their implants fitted, that they will feel uncomfortable when they use them, in much the same way that a sore tooth may hurt.

But a correctly fitted implant should not hurt when you apply pressure to it, and once the crown or denture is fitted, the fact that the implants are fitted to your jaw should help them to feel more real.

As before, if you notice that your implants are hurting, please call our team urgently for a check-up.

They will fall out

We hope they won’t!

Oral implants are fitted to the bone using a very specific set of measurements (if there is not already an open socket to fit them to) and thus, when they are fitted and the gums are sewn closed, the implants should be immovable.

If you suspect that your newly fitted implants are moving, or even if you have an older set of implants that are moving, you should contact our team for an assessment.

Older people can’t have them

This, frankly, is not true; many older patients are more than suitable for oral implants.

But it is true that as someone ages, the risks associated with their health and their suitability for implants can change. Conditions such as osteoporosis are more prevalent in older people, which can create an issue with implants fusing correctly. Similarly, there are many medications that can impact the rate at which new bone is laid down and other problems, such as blood clotting, can become more common. As always, it is wise to discuss your suitability for having oral implants fitted with both your doctor and our team.

But if you are older, in good health and are found to have a healthy, adequate amount of jawbone, then there should be no problem with you having oral implants fitted!

The fitting will be painful

This is one of the most common myths that surround oral implants and thus deters many suitable people from approaching a dentist about them.

But, as you may have guessed, every patient will have their gums numbed before the procedure begins and, if you are a more nervous patient, it may be advisable for your dentist to offer you sedation.

However, once you are at home afterwards, it is advisable to take pain relief to manage the discomfort, which should only last for a few days. Aim to take medication such as paracetamol, as aspirin and ibuprofen can thin the blood and worsen bruising.

DISCLAIMER

All treatment carries risks. Individual consultation is required with one of our practitioners to ensure that the treatment is right for you.