Predicting Success: How Dental Implants Make It Happen

You have a big life decision in front of you. You worry about whether it’ll work out, whether it’s worth the risk. If you knew that you had a 95 percent chance of success, wouldn’t you be more likely to proceed with that choice? Of course, you would! Life rarely comes with this kind of success rate, but dental implants do! How can these replacement teeth have such great results? Here are four keys to their success.

Dental Implants Have a Similar Structure as Natural Teeth.

While traditional bridges and dentures have their advantages, they only rest on the surface and replace the parts of teeth you can see. However, the secret behind why real teeth and dental implants work so much better is that they have a root structure as well as a visible restoration. This root structure, called a post on a dental implant, acts like the natural foundation and becomes embedded in the jawbone, which stabilizes the replacement tooth, makes it look and feel real, and gives you confidence.

Only Qualified Candidates Should Get Implants Placed.

Prior to the placement procedure, your dentist will have a consultation with you. This visit consists of more than just talking about your preferences and goals. It also allows your dentist to inspect your existing teeth, gums, and other soft tissues. If they find a clean, healthy mouth overall, you should have a much lower chance of experiencing complications after this surgery is complete.

Only Qualified Implant Dentists or Specialists Should Perform the Procedure.

You may find offices where general dentists surgically place the implant posts, but you need to look into their credentials and qualifications. Those who have recognized specialties, like prosthodontists, have had several additional years of training and are certified as an expert. Specialists have hundreds of hours more experience performing these complex surgeries than general dentists and can provide successful treatment with more certainty.

Dental Implants Are Easy to Maintain.

Even if you have your implants handled correctly, you could still suffer failure years later. Like other dental prosthetics, your implants must receive care every day. Fortunately, they have the same maintenance requirements as real teeth, which means you’ll need to brush your teeth twice and floss once every day. In addition, semi-annual visits to your dentist for checkups allow them to make sure everything still looks functional and lifelike year after year. That’s doable!

You won’t find many decisions as clear and favorable as dental implants throughout your life, which is why you should take advantage of this highly successful treatment if you need it. It’s a no-brainer and is sure to end in a complete, confident smile!

About the Dental Practice

Dr. Zack Hegazin and Dr. Muna Koro at Marble Dental Care are proud to offer comprehensive dental implant care in their McKinney office. Dr. Koro is a board-certified prosthodontist, who is uniquely trained to handle even complex cases. Are you interested in learning more about getting dental implants with us? Reach out to us online or call our team at 214-592-0441 to schedule a consultation.