What Are the Benefits of Dental Implants?
Dental implants have given countless patients many amazing benefits
• Being the closest possible replacement to natural teeth
• Helps to preserve the bone in the jaw
• Removes the need to cut down healthy teeth for a bridge
• Makes the replacement teeth stable for eating and smiling with confidence
• Eliminates the problems associated with ill-fitting partials or dentures
• Improved speech
• Helps maintain the shape of the face

Can my crown be placed the same day as my dental implant surgery?
If there is sufficient bone density, a temporary crown can be placed immediately.
See “Immediate Loading of Dental Implants” for more details.

What might prevent me from being a dental implant candidate?
Medical factors that might prevent a person from being a good candidate for dental implants may include uncontrolled diabetes, chemotherapy or radiation therapy, blood disorders, and rare bone disorders. Physical factors such as insufficient or poor quality bone, low sinuses, and nerve bundles would need to be evaluated. Dr. Logue will review your medical history and perform a thorough exam during a consultation visit and discuss all your dental implant options.

Is there an age limitation for dental implants?
As long as a patient is healthy and has sufficient bone quantity and quality, he or she can have a dental implant placed at almost any age. All childhood growth will need to have been completed.

How often do dental implants need to be checked?
The success of your dental implants will depend greatly on how well you maintain them. Dental cleanings every six months and an annual exam are recommended. Dental hygienists will use special instruments to clean around the dental implants. Good oral hygiene is necessary for long term health. Dr. Logue or your dentist will discuss specific oral hygiene instructions for your individual case.

Is dental implant surgery painful?
No. Dental implant surgery can be done with local anesthetic alone or in combination with intravenous sedation. You will discuss with Dr. Logue what the best option for you is. Patients do extremely well during and after their dental implant surgery.

When can I return to work after dental implant surgery?
Dr. Logue does recommend taking things easy the first couple of days after surgery. Most patients that have surgery on a Friday can return to work on Monday. It is best not to perform hard physical labor or exercise for one week.