1. Am I a candidate for implant denture restoration? Every year, tens of millions of people around the world benefit from implants, and they are suitable for both young and old. Artificial dental implants are more complex in composition than ordinary dentures and therefore have certain requirements on the patient’s general and local conditions. In general, implant prostheses can be considered for healthy people who are able to undergo routine extractions and oral surgery. As long as there is no heart disease, severe hypertension, endocrine dysfunction, diabetes mellitus, serious diseases of the hematological system, oral tissue conditions permit, and normal occlusal relationship, all are indications for implant prosthesis. 2.What kind of missing teeth can be considered for implant prosthesis? Dental implant is the closest restoration method to natural teeth, no matter single, multiple, or full mouth teeth are missing. When a single tooth is missing, dental implants are generally the first choice for restoration. 2 or more missing teeth can be restored with an equal or lesser number of implants than the number of missing teeth in the form of an implant-supported fixed bridge according to the doctor’s diagnosis and design. 3. Can I have a full mouth without teeth? Yes, as long as there is a sufficient number of well healed implants, a full denture can be supported by fixed means. Generally, 4-6 implants are needed to provide sufficient support for a full denture. For those who do not have enough bone in the jaw to place enough implants to support a fixed full denture, an overlay implant can be designed. 4. What is the dental implant procedure? (1) Examination and design: Do the necessary general and oral examinations, take X-rays or CT examinations, and clean the mouth well. (2) Implant placement: The implant is placed in the alveolar bone of the missing tooth area through minor outpatient surgery. (3) Connection of the healing abutment: After the alveolar bone has formed a solid bond with the implant (usually about 3 to 6 months), a model is taken to prepare the upper artificial crown restoration. (4) Completion of the restoration: The implant treatment is completed by fixing an appropriate crown on the abutment of the artificial crown. 5. What are the discomforts during and after the implant surgery? The implant surgery is short and painless under local anesthesia, with only minimal bleeding, and after the surgery, it usually does not affect daily life and work. During the healing period, it is necessary to pay attention to the timely cleaning of the wound area and avoid chewing hard objects. Many patients feel that the discomfort of implant placement surgery is less than that of tooth extraction. 6. How long can dental implants be used? The failure rate of dental implants is lower than the rate of tooth loss of human beings, and the success rate of good implants for 10 years is generally more than 95%. Even if the dental implant is not successful, it can be taken out and the implant can be done again after the bone heals, or other restorative methods can be used instead. 7. Are dental implants expensive? The cost of dental implant restorations varies depending on the product and technology, and is usually high. However, it is a worthwhile investment for you to change your face, improve your chewing effect, and improve your quality of life after the implant restoration.