Getting dental implant information before having dental implant surgery done is always a good idea. It is important to understand the risks and advantages of any procedure before undergoing treatment. Implants are one possible solution if you have recently lost a tooth. It is important to replace any missing tooth because of the potential orthodontic problems a missing tooth can cause and because of the potential harmful effects on the biting forces exerted on the remaining teeth.
The dental implant information available shows that dental implant failure occurs in less than 10 percent of all patients with dental implants over the course of ten years. Implants in the lower jaw tend to have a higher success rate than ones in the top of the jaw. This may be because the upper jaw has softer bone. What often happens when dental implants fail is that the post that connects the dental implant crown to the implant fails. While the post is extremely strong, the forces generated in the human mouth can be significant. Fortunately, this form of failure is not as common as it once was.
When searching for dental implant information many patients are very interested in the dental implant cost. While many people are interested in finding a cheap dental implant this is not usually a good idea. More often than not, cheap also refers to the quality and with such a surgery it is best not to have try it twice. Implants are fairly expensive because of the use of titanium in the dental implant system, the difficulty of the surgery and the training required to do it. An dental implant dentist may charge more but has a performed this surgery many times and is familiar with the potential problems.
If you are interested in more dental implant information and would like to speak with an implant dentist in Atlanta, consider the Atlanta Dental Group PC. Our Atlanta implant dentist, Dr. Mark Allan Padolsky, completed the very first university based dental implant course at the Medical College of Georgia in 1987. In 2002, he completed an updated course in order to prepare him for the requirements of the American Association of Implant Dentistry Associate Fellow award. He passed the qualifying examination later that year. Dr. Padolsky not only enjoys performing the dental implant surgery but he can design and create the dental restorations going over the implants. If you would like a free dental implant consultation to discuss your treatment options with Dr. P, please call 404-874-742 to schedule your appointment.