If I had to say what is the biggest disadvantage of dental implants it would have to be the long waiting process while the implants fuse to the bone (osseointegration) which can be from three to six months.
New advances in dental technology allow the implant dentist to determine the bone available for the placement of implants using a ct scan, and to place the implants quickly and precisely using ct guided surgery. Using this technology, the implants can be restored the same day of the surgery, and the patient can use them right away to eat a soft diet for the first three months. At the end of the three month period, the temporary teeth are replaced with the final prosthesis.
Some of the advantages of the immediate load technique are listed below:
- Less Invasive than conventional implant surgery
- Needs minimal recovery time
- Avoids the need for bone grafting, in most cases
- Restores the ability to eat most foods
- Eliminates removable dentures
- Improves self-confidence and overall quality of life
- Cost effective when compared to 10 to 12 implants
For persons that feel they could benefit from this type of work, but are afraid that the cost will be prohibitive, there is another alternative that is very affordable.
Mini implants are another category of implants that are immediately loaded and patients patients can reap the benefits of mini implants to help hold a lower denture, the same day that they are placed. Furthermore, due to the nature of the procedure, the dentist can charge a lot less for mini implants than for regular implants, usually about half the cost.
You might be concerned about the cost of the procedures and would like information about a payment plan. We can help you with that also. We can offer you short or long-term plans through Care Credit and CityBank.
If you have been struggling with loose or uncomfortable dentures and would like to learn more about how dental implants can help you be comfortable again with your mouth, please call our office at (561) 968 6022 for a complementary implant consultation where I will personally answer questions about your particular case.
West Palm Beach Dentist Carlos Boudet, DDS, DICOI
1840 Forest Hill Blvd, Suite 204
West Palm Beach, Florida 33406
Phone: (561) 968 6022
1840 Forest Hill Blvd, Suite 204
West Palm Beach, Florida 33406
Phone: (561) 968 6022
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