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What does a consultation for dental implants consist of?
Dental implants are an innovative treatment for replacing broken, damaged, decayed and missing teeth. Recent improvements in dental technology have brought about new and improved methods of dental implantation, but how is a potential patient to know which implantation treatment is best? Before undergoing dental implantation, patients will first need an implant consultation. But what does a dental implant consultation consist of?
The dental implant consultation is designed to determine whether or not a potential patient is an ideal candidate for implantation. In order to do this your dentist will assess a variety of factors. One of which is bone depth and density. The dental implants will be placed directly into the jawbone, but patients require a certain amount of bone to be present in order to properly stabilize the implants. During your initial consultation, your dentist will take x-rays of the targeted areas in order to determine if the region will support an implant. The specific area being treated will also be examined in order to determine if there is enough room to place an implant and eventual restoration.
Once it is determined that an implant can be placed in the affected area, your dentist will assess other factors such as your overall health. The area being treated must be in good health, i.e. no gum disease, surrounding teeth intact and good general oral health. Your medical history will also be reviewed to make sure that you will not experience any post-surgical healing issues.
Lastly, your dentist will ask you about your oral health maintenance habits. Maintaining good oral health post treatment is vital to an implant’s long-term success. Your dentist will explain how to care for your newly placed implants so that you may experience long-lasting success.
A consultation is also a great time to ask any questions you might have about the dental implant procedure or implants themselves. Once your consultation is complete, your dentist will present you with a treatment plan that will provide you with an outline of your treatment as well as any costs associated with the procedure.
If you are looking for a safe and effective way to improve your smile with stable, long lasting results, schedule a dental implant consultation today.