Are Dental Implants Safe? Here’s What You Need to Know!
Dental implants are celebrated as a leading solution for tooth replacement, offering benefits unmatched by traditional dentures or bridges. By replacing the roots, implants provide increased stability and longevity. However, the multi-step process for dental implants, including surgery, may prompt questions about their safety. Here’s what you should know to feel assured.
Understanding the Risks of Dental Implant Surgery
Dental implants boast a remarkable success rate of over 95% when placed by skilled professionals, meaning complications are rare. Nevertheless, awareness of potential risks, though slim, is important.
Here are a few considerations:
- Infection at the implant site
- Injury to nearby structures
- Nerve damage
- Sinus issues
Who Makes a Good Candidate for Dental Implants?
Ensuring the success of your dental implant begins with candidacy. Your dentist will thoroughly assess your oral health to confirm you’re a strong candidate for the procedure, thus minimizing any risks. Here are key characteristics for ideal candidates:
Commitment to Oral Hygiene
Maintaining excellent dental health through daily brushing, flossing, and mouthwashing is crucial.
Adequate Jawbone Support
Dental implants require a strong jawbone anchor. Some patients may need bone grafting to ensure sufficient support.
Healthy Gums
Success depends on having healthy gum tissue. Any gum disease must be treated prior to implant placement.
Healthy Lifestyle Choices
Avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol helps maintain optimal implant health during the healing process.
Free from Certain Chronic Diseases
Conditions like uncontrolled diabetes or osteoporosis may affect implant success.
For those meeting these criteria and working with a skilled dental professional, dental implants are typically a safe and effective option for restoring a complete smile.
A Commitment to Safe and Successful Outcomes
Complications with dental implants are rare, especially when guided by experienced professionals and proper criteria are met. As one of our patients noted, “The care and precision at Hamilton Lakes made all the difference—I felt informed and cared for every step of the way.”
About Our Practice
At Hamilton Lakes Dentistry, our team, including Dr. Kathy French, Dr. Kate Conti, and Dr. Alexa French, collaborates closely with local dental implant specialists. Our commitment is to ensuring the safest, most successful implant experience for our patients in the Itasca community. To learn more about dental implants or to schedule a consultation, please visit our website or call (630) 773-6966.
