FAQ

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I needed an implant but had no time, so I only had the extraction without placement. Will this be a problem?

Leaving an extraction site untreated for a long time can make implant treatment more difficult later. The alveolar bone at the extraction si

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Are there any gum diseases or other side effects after implant surgery?

The most common complications with implants are gum inflammation known as "peri-implantitis" and mechanical issues like screw loosening or c

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Can I not get an implant if I'm taking osteoporosis medication?

Most patients on osteoporosis medication can still receive implants. That said, bisphosphonates and denosumab can, in rare cases, affect jaw

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What is a sinus lift? Is it a very painful surgery?

A sinus lift is a procedure used when the bone height in the upper molar area is insufficient: the membrane of the empty space beside the no

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For an implant bone graft, do you use my own bone or artificial bone?

It depends on the case; we usually select from several types of graft material according to what the site needs. The options are 1) autogeno

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Is it true I should not blow my nose after a sinus lift (bone graft)?

Correct - you should not blow your nose for about 2 weeks after a sinus lift. The sinus membrane lifted to make room for an upper-jaw implan

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I have no sensation after implant surgery. Will it come back?

Altered sensation in the lip or chin after implant surgery should be reported to the clinic immediately. If sensation has not returned after

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I have implants. Can I have an MRI scan?

Yes, it is safe. The titanium used in implants is non-magnetic, so MRI scans are safe and the implant does not affect your results. CT and X

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Can an implant screw break?

Yes, though rarely, the implant screw (abutment screw) can break. It happens when metal fatigue builds up in people who grind or clench heav

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From what HbA1c level is surgery possible?

Surgery is safest when HbA1c is controlled at 7.0% or below. In the 7-8% range we decide after reviewing your overall health and the scope o

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I have only 2 lower teeth left. Is it better to extract them and get implants, or to get a denture?

The choice depends on the condition of the remaining teeth. 1) If they are still strong, they can be kept and used as support for a partial

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I was told I may have sinusitis. Does that mean I cannot have an implant?

Sinusitis does not make an implant impossible. Upper molars sit close to the maxillary sinus, so that is the area affected. 1) If there is a

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Does the implant brand matter?

Choosing a proven brand with long-term clinical data is the safe option. That said, even with the same brand, what determines the outcome is

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Is a front tooth implant different from a molar implant?

Yes, it is different. A front tooth is visible when you smile, so the gum line, the gum between the teeth (the interdental papilla), and the

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Is a CT scan really necessary before an implant?

Yes, it is essential. A regular X-ray (panoramic) is two-dimensional and cannot show bone width or thickness. Only a 3D CT can confirm: 1) b

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Why does food get caught so easily around my implant?

Food catching around an implant comes from structural differences from a natural tooth. Food that collects in the space between the teeth or

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Can I fly right after an extraction or implant surgery?

It is better to avoid flying right after an extraction or implant surgery, because cabin pressure changes can cause pain or bleeding at the

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The teeth on the other side have hurt since my implant crown was fitted.

If the habit of chewing only on the other side continues through the treatment period, those teeth and the jaw muscles become overloaded and

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Why is there a hole in my implant crown?

That hole is the access channel for tightening and loosening the implant screw, and it is a deliberate, normal part of the design. The screw

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Other clinics fit a tooth right after surgery. Do you do that too?

It depends on the condition of the bone; where the conditions are right, we do proceed with an immediate restoration. Immediate restoration

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