Tooth implants side effects
by Are there any side effects to dental implants? Many people wonder if there is a possibility of side effects from dental implants. Dentist Tania Hatzipanagiotidou gives the answer.
Mrs. Hadjipanagiotidou I wanted to ask about dental implants, is there a possibility of side effects?
No side effects from dental implants
Absolutely not. The dental implants are made of titanium. Titanium is a biocompatible material. It is the material used by orthopedists for knee or hip replacement. So it has been used extensively by orthopedists for many years. Titanium is a biocompatible material. After the placement of tooth implants it becomes one with the bone after the process of osseointegration. That is, after a few months after the tooth implant is placed it becomes one with my bone. It has no side effects on the body so I can be carefree about having them placed in my mouth. What someone may be referring to when they talk about side effects is the possibility of not having the osseointegration done immediately. Or in the second phase that the implant might lose contact with the tooth. That is not a side effect. It can happen in very few cases.
Tooth implant success rates
The worldwide success rate for dental implants is 98% for mandibular implants and 95% for maxillary implants.
What does this mean? There is a very small chance that an implant we place will not bond with the bone. This usually depends most of the time on the blood supply to the area which often cannot be seen on the x-ray. And reduced blood supply to the area can lead to the implant not bonding well with the area. But even if this happens, it must be said that absolutely nothing happens to the patient. He is not in any danger from this. Most of the time we realise that an implant has not bonded to the area and we simply remove it. We minimally clean the area we close it and wait for the area to refill my body. That is, to refill it with bone and possibly place another implant in a second phase or to change the area and place a second implant a little adjacent to it.
No danger from dental implants
However, the important thing is to know that we are in no danger. Even in the case, that minimal chance that there is an implant that does not bond with the bone, I am not in danger of anything. We simply remove the implant and decide on the techniques we will follow to reinsert a second implant to cover whatever tooth or teeth loss there is in the area.
Cosmetic dentistry
If there is no tooth loss or a tooth that cannot be saved, then there is no need for dental implants. We choose to place dental implants only if a tooth gap occurs. In other cases you can improve your smile with other methods of cosmetic dentistry. If there are discolorations and stains that alter the color of the teeth then teeth whitening will provide the solution. If there are micro chips and asymmetries in the teeth then tooth veneers may need to be put in. Both teeth whitening and tooth veneers belong to cosmetic dentistry. If you want to improve your smile then some methods will be used cosmetic dentistry. The dentist will choose which method of cosmetic dentistry to apply.
Resin facets
Resin veneers are thin layers of composite resin that are applied to the front surface of the teeth. We use resin veneers to correct cosmetic imperfections. We can use resin veneers to correct discolored teeth that do not respond to whitening. We can use resin veneers to cover tooth cracks, small chips or other minor imperfections. If there are teeth with irregularities in the shape of the teeth then the resin facets are the best solution. Resin veneers are also an excellent way of closing small gaps between teeth and aligning teeth that are slightly crooked.
Porcelain veneers
Porcelain veneers are another method of cosmetic dentistry that corrects the same problems that resin veneers correct. They are thin ceramic veneers that are placed on the front surface of the teeth. Porcelain veneers are placed for aesthetic and functional reasons. Porcelain veneers offer several advantages over resin veneers. The advantages of porcelain veneers are mainly related to durability, aesthetics and lifetime. Porcelain veneers are not affected by coffee, tea, cigarettes or other substances that would leave stains. The lifetime of porcelain veneers have a long life span of up to 10-15 years. In order for porcelain veneers to reach the lifespan of these years, proper care of the teeth should be taken.
Comparison of technical views of teeth
On tooth facets include porcelain and resin veneers. The installation of resin veneers is done in one visit. In contrast to resin veneers, a visit to a dentist is not sufficient for porcelain veneers. The porcelain veneers are made in a dental laboratory. The cooperation with the dental technician increases the number of visits to 2 or 3 visits to the clinic. Porcelain veneers are more durable than resin veneers. But if they break or wear out, they usually need to be replaced. In contrast, resin veneers can be repaired more easily in the event of cracks or minor damage. The cost of porcelain veneers is higher than the cost of resin veneers because the material is more expensive. There is also the cost of the dental technician. You can have a free visit in which the dentist will look at the teeth in your mouth and discuss with her to decide which tooth veneers technique is best for you.
Dentist in Glyfada
If you need dental care, you can visit Tania Hadjipanagiotidou at her office in Glyfada. To visit the dentist in Glyfada, head to 16 Grigoriu Lambraki and Angelou Metaxas. The clinic is located on the first floor of the Premiere shopping centre. You can reach the dental office in Glyfada by tram, which stops very close by. If you need parking space, the parking lot of the municipality of Glyfada is located on the opposite sidewalk. The Glyfada buses are very convenient, as the bus stop is right outside the practice. Lines 128, 140, A1, A2, A3 and X96 are some of the bus lines that serve Glyfada.
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