Common implant myths are that the procedure is very painful, the body will reject the implant, you will be toothless for months, implants look unnatural and older people cannot have them. In reality, implants are placed under local anesthesia, titanium has almost no rejection risk, temporary teeth are used, and anyone in good general health can have them.
- Failure is usually due to poor oral care or heavy smoking.
- In suitable cases, temporary teeth can be fitted the same day.
- Zirconia or porcelain restorations provide a natural look.
- There is a minimum age for implants, but no upper age limit.
What are the common myths about implant treatment? Missing teeth are a serious health problem that leads to aesthetic concerns as well as digestive problems due to impaired chewing. Although implant treatment is today the most permanent and healthy solution to this problem, hearsay causes many patients to shy away from this comfortable treatment.
At OptimaDent, we have cleared up the most frequently asked questions and misconceptions about the implant process for you.
Myth 1: “Implant treatment is a very painful procedure.”
The Truth: Implant surgery is performed under advanced local anesthesia. The patient feels no pain during the procedure. Any mild aches after the operation are easily controlled with simple painkillers recommended by your dentist. Many of our patients say the procedure was more comfortable than a normal filling or tooth extraction.
Myth 2: “The body can reject an implant.”
The Truth: Implants are made of titanium, a biocompatible material. There is almost no risk of titanium being rejected by the body (except in allergic cases, which are very rare). The success rate worldwide is around 95–98%. The reason an implant fails is usually not rejection by the body but inadequate oral care after the operation or heavy smoking.
Myth 3: “Implant treatment takes very long; I’ll be without teeth for months.”
The Truth: With advances in technology, “Immediate Loading” techniques allow temporary teeth to be fitted on the day the implant is placed in suitable cases. In the standard process, although a few months are needed for the implant to fuse with the bone (osseointegration), our patients are never left without teeth during this time; aesthetic temporary prostheses are used.
Myth 4: “Implants don’t look natural; you can tell from the outside.”
The Truth: The zirconia or porcelain restorations used in modern dentistry precisely imitate the translucency of natural tooth enamel. Thanks to the smile design planning carried out at OptimaDent, even you may forget which of your teeth are on implants.
Myth 5: “Implants aren’t suitable for older people.”
The Truth: Although there is a minimum age for implants (completion of bone growth), there is no upper age limit. Implants can be placed in patients of any age whose general health (controlled blood sugar, blood pressure, etc.) is good. On the contrary, in older age implants are the ideal solution for eliminating the sore spots and speech difficulties caused by removable dentures.
In your search for a dental clinic in Üsküdar, OptimaDent is by your side with its expert dentists and advanced technology. With the digital planning methods we use in implant treatment, we are by your side
Don’t put off your smile! For detailed information about implant treatment and a free preliminary examination, you can contact us or visit our clinic in Üsküdar.
