Mostly Asked Questions About Getting Dental Implants Abroad

Mostly Asked Questions About Getting Dental Implants Abroad

As dental implants become more routine and less painful, 

many patients are opting for implants instead of dentures and other less attractive options. 

Below are some answers to typical questions we often receive 

from patients considering traveling for this procedure

What is a Dental Implant? 

A dental implant is an artificial tooth root made of titanium 

that is placed into the jawbone to support a replacement tooth. 

A replacement tooth, called a crown, is then fitted onto the implant

 in order to replace a missing or broken tooth. 

Dental implants can be used to support one crown or a fixed bridge.

What Are the Advantages of Implant?

Dental implants are a more permanent solution to missing teeth, 

and do not require additional daily maintenance, as do dentures. 

Implants are much more natural looking than dentures 

and do not require the support of adjoining teeth, 

as is the case with a traditional bridge.

Implants are very strong, reliable, safe and can look just like your own teeth, 

allowing you to smile with confidence. 

Also, they can improve any chewing difficulties caused by missing teeth or dentures. 

Most important, improved oral health promotes better general health.

How Many Trips to the Dentist Will I Need to Make?

The number of different implant procedures 

will have a bearing on the duration of your stay, 

as well as your body’s own proclivity to heal.

Most patients require conventional dental implants, 

which necessitate two trips over a three-to-six month period 

and each trip requires three to five days.

What are "Immediate Loading" Implants? 

Immediate loading of implants (or "instant implants") is a relatively new procedure 

where the implant and crown are placed in just one visit and no second visit is required. 

Some conditions may not be suitable for instanlt implants. 

On your first visit we will consider variables such as your bone density, 

amount of bone in your jaw and "bone stability." 

Success rates are comparable to the two-stage approach. 

Ask our dentist if conditions are favorable for an immediate load implant. 

If so, you're in luck and may not need to make a return trip!

Are Implant Procedures Painful?

Generally, you will feel some soreness in the jaw for several days following 

the surgery that can usually be offset by over-the-counter pain medication. 

If you would prefer full sedation during surgery, 

make sure you have the result of the lab test.

What is a Bone Graft? Will I Need One?

If you do not have sufficient bone material 

in the jaw to support the placement of an implant, 

a bone graft will likely be necessary. 

This involves a procedure in which a special bone grafting material is placed 

at the site of the implant in order to supplement the bone density.

The only way to determine whether you may need 

a bone graft is to take a three dimensional x-ray of your mouth, 

called a CT scan(a traditional or panoramic x-ray can only determine 

the depth of the bone, not the width). 

This 3D image will allow our dentist to see if there is enough depth 

and width of bone to place the implant.  

How Long Will my Implants Last?

When properly placed and maintained, 

dental implants can last up to 20 years. 

You will need to care for your new teeth in the same way as your old, 

with proper brushing, flossing and regular dentist visits for cleaning.

 

Contact S-PLANT if you want to find more information 

about implants, dentures, bridges and other options.

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