In our previous article post, qualified and experienced implant dentist, Dr. Wayne Brueggen, began answering some of the questions frequently asked about Houston dental implants as a tooth replacement solution to single and multiple missing teeth. In this, the second installment of a four part article series, we shall continue with our FAQ, beginning with a look at the success rate of Houston dental implants.

Houston dental implants enjoy a fantastic success rate of 98%! In other words, only two out of every 100 patients experience implant failure and this is generally a result of pre-existing health factors, such as gum disease or diabetes, or incorrect care post implant placement. Smoking has also been shown to dramatically increase the risk of Houston dental implant failure, so if you are considering oral rehabilitation, then perhaps now is a good time to consider kicking the habit! Your implant dentist will provide you with comprehensive instructions for post-procedural care. By following these closely and by avoiding bad habits such as smoking and excessive alcohol consumption, healing should be swift and successful.

One of the great things about Houston dental implants is that most people are candidates. Age alone doesn’t play a factor when determining who can have teeth replaced using this incredible dental technology. In fact, qualified and skilled implant dentist, Dr. Wayne Brueggen, has placed Houston dental implants in patients in their nineties! What can affect a patient’s candidacy for Houston dental implants is the degree of bone loss in the jaw; a result of tooth loss gone untreated for too long. The presence and advanced stage of periodontal (gum) disease and other systemic diseases can render the surgical placement of Houston dental implants more complicated. If you wish to find out more, it is best to arrange a consultation with Dr. Wayne Brueggen, during which a full clinical examination and medical history review will determine your candidacy.

Age alone does not play a factor in determining candidacy for the placement of Houston dental implants. Patients in their nineties have been able to receive a complete set of new and non-removable teeth thanks to modern surgical protocol and implant products. Essentially, if the tooth you have lost is an adult tooth and you are in good health and there is sufficient jaw bone volume to support a Houston dental implant, then smile restoration is a phone call away!

There is an unfortunate misconception that having Houston dental implants placed is one of the most painful dental procedures a patient can undergo. However, with the aid of modern surgical protocol and sophisticated computer imaging equipment, Houston dental implants can be placed using minimal incisions and sutures. This greatly reduces post-operative pain and discomfort for the patient, as well as the necessary recovery time. Furthermore, Houston dental implants are always placed under the effects of sedation and anesthesia, rendering the procedure itself completely pain and stress free. Analgesics (painkillers) are prescribed to effectively manage any post-procedure pain and discomfort. Many patients, in fact, return to work the very next day after having a Houston dental implant placed!

For the answers to more frequently asked questions, stay tuned for the third article installment of this four-part series on Houston dental implants.