3 Reasons Not to Fear Implant Surgery

Dental implants have gained popularity for their realistic appearance and longevity. Their longevity is largely due to the titanium posts that are embedded in the jawbone. Since titanium has a natural affinity with bone, over time new cells form and attach to the dental implant, making the connection stronger and more stable.

Many people have concerns about implant surgery. However, in the right hands, this is a procedure that causes very little discomfort and has a high success rate.

For these 3 reasons, there is no need to be afraid of implant surgery:

1. Implant surgeries are planned step by step.

Implant surgery is a relatively minor procedure, All placement details are drawn in advance. For complex cases, your dentist may use X-rays or CT imaging to determine the exact location of each implant and create a surgical guide that will be used during the procedure to make incisions and create the small canal that will hold the implant .

2. Implant surgery can be performed under local anesthesia.

Implantation is usually easier than tooth extraction. If you are healthy enough for this procedure, you will not have any problems with implant surgery. With local anesthesia, only the implant site and surrounding tissues will be numbed, without the need to lose consciousness. However, if you have any anxiety, your dentist may give you sedatives or anti-anxiety medication before proceeding with the procedure.

3. There is very little discomfort after implant surgery.

Thanks to the pre-planned surgical guide and advanced implantation techniques, there is very little tissue disruption and the incised tissues are normally sutured with self-absorbing sutures. Although stronger painkillers may be required in some cases, most of the time a mild, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as aspirin or ibuprofen is sufficient after the procedure.

The implant site heals very quickly and has a success rate of 95-97%. A few weeks after bone integration, your dentist will attach the permanent like-like crown and you will enjoy the benefits of your new tooth for years to come.