You Must Comply With Eligibility Criteria
Not every patient is a candidate for dental implants and patients who are categorically high risk would be advised to consider alternative tooth replacement options. Patients who have advanced gum disease, unmanaged diabetes, or conditions that interfere with the body’s ability to heal itself would not be able to move forward with dental implants. Generally, smokers are advised to quit before their dentists will allow them to have a dental implant procedure.
Titanium Implants Are Bio-Compatible
One of the biggest success features of dental implants is their capacity for bio-compatibility and the fact that they can osseointegrate with the body. Because it is well tolerated by the body, titanium is generally the material of choice for the majority of the dental implants. Titanium is strong and robust, and generally long-lasting.
Implants Have Been Performed For Many Decades
The first dental implant procedure was performed in 1965 and the procedure has been improved upon ever since. Another very important reason for their success is that a great deal of planning needs to go into every treatment plan to ensure a safe outcome.
So, are dental implants safe?
If you meet the eligibility criteria and have a well-planned dental implant procedure that is carried out by a suitably qualified and experienced dentist, your dental implants would be considered safe.
Do you still have questions about dental implant safety and what you can expect from the tooth implant procedure? Please contact us for a convenient appointment: (02) 4210 9078.
