Dental Implant Myths: Addressing Patient Fears and Misconceptions
Dental implantation is one of the most effective ways to restore lost teeth. However, there are many misconceptions and fears surrounding this procedure that often prevent people from starting treatment at a clinic. Alexander Vladimirovich Artyukhov, a highest-category doctor — a prosthodontist at the Euromed dental department on Kemerovskaya Street, Candidate of Medical Sciences — will examine the most common myths about implantation and help determine how true they are.
Myth No. 1: Implantation is painful and requires a long recovery period
Truth: Modern anesthesia technologies allow the procedure to be performed almost painlessly, including in a state close to sleep — sedation. Some patients note discomfort after surgery, which is relieved with painkillers. The initial recovery period usually takes only a few days, after which the patient returns to normal life.
Myth No. 2: Age matters
Truth: Age itself is not an obstacle to implantation. The main condition is the patient«s satisfactory health and absence of contraindications. Modern technologies allow successful implantation in elderly patients. A rational solution for preparation and postoperative care is to use the services of Euromed»s day or round-the-clock hospitals, where specialists will monitor health status and perform optimal procedures.
Myth No. 3: High treatment cost
Truth: The cost of implantation is significant, but often when calculating the full estimate, patients find that installing a bridge or removable prosthesis also requires high costs. For example, preparation, «grinding down» and capping a large number of teeth as supports. In such cases, the budget for implantation is often comparable to classic prosthetics.
Myth No. 4: Possibility of allergic reaction
Truth: The materials used for making implants are bioinert and extremely rarely cause allergic reactions. Before the procedure, the doctor assesses the need for tests based on indications to exclude any risks.
Myth No. 5: Need to remove healthy adjacent teeth
Truth: With proper preparation and choice of implantation type, healthy teeth remain undamaged. The implant is installed directly into the jaw bone tissue, bypassing the teeth.
Myth No. 6: Dental implant wearers have difficulties during airport security or MRI scans
Truth: The mass and properties of the materials allow trouble-free passage through passenger security. Also, no deviations from the standard have been detected during MRI scans, however, it is customary to inform the relevant specialists before the examination.
Myth No. 7: Very high risk that the implant will not integrate
Truth: Modern technologies do not completely exclude the risk of implant integration failure. The average survival rate is 96–98%. In most cases, a repeat operation is possible.
Myth No. 8: The implant will integrate into the jaw forever, and prostheses do not need care or replacement
Truth: The implant itself and the prosthesis fixed on it require standard hygiene and adherence to all doctor«s recommendations. The average functional lifespan of modern dental implants, given rational hygiene and good patient health, reaches 15 years.
Myth No. 9: I will constantly feel the implant as a foreign, heavy metallic body
Truth: A properly integrated implant is absolutely imperceptible and practically painless.
Most common concerns about implantation are unfounded. Modern dentistry allows effective restoration of lost teeth, returning the patient«s confidence in their smile and comfort in daily life.
Alexander Vladimirovich Artyukhov sees patients at the Euromed dental department at the address: 13 Kemerovskaya Street. To make an appointment, call: +7 (3812) 341-333.
At Euromed, dental appointments (examination, consultation) are conducted for children and adults. The codes for medical services mentioned in this article are indicated in the price list on the official website of LLC «MCMS »Euromed«».
