1, some people think that dental implants are like planting crops, the seeds planted in the dental bed, after a period of time the new teeth can grow out; others say that dental implants are screwed in the socket, is this so? Dental experts: This is a misinterpretation of dental implants. Dental implants are actually a restoration consisting of an implant and a denture crown supported by the implant. In layman’s terms, dental implants are artificial roots made of artificial materials that are surgically implanted in the alveolar bone of the missing tooth area. After three to six months, the roots are firmly bonded to the alveolar bone, and then the patient is given a beautiful porcelain crown, so that the patient has a “new” tooth in the shortest possible time. It is also a misconception that dental implants are screwed in. Today’s most advanced implants have a very precise and complex structure, with a surface that can induce the combination of autologous bone with the implant in various treatments, and a titanium metal that does not have any rejection reaction with the human body. Therefore, dental implants are far from being as simple as screwing. 2. Is it possible for everyone to have dental implants? Dental expert: No. The real meaning of dental implant is artificial. The real meaning of dental implant is artificial root implant, and dental root implant is also a surgery. Some people who are in poor general condition and not suitable for surgery cannot undergo dental implant surgery, such as cardiovascular disease, severe diabetes, malignant tumors, etc., especially patients with endocrine dysfunction, abnormal bone metabolism, and patients who use a lot of chemotherapy, hormones, anticoagulants and other drugs that have an impact on the metabolism and integration of bone, the doctor will decide whether they can receive dental implants according to the specific situation of each patient. 3. Is the surgery of dental implant painful? The dental specialist: The dental implant surgery is performed under local anesthesia, and the scope of the operation is only equivalent to tooth extraction surgery. Depending on the number of dental implants, the procedure usually lasts from half an hour to an hour, so it is not painful. 4. How many years can dental implants be used in general? Dental experts: According to statistics, the success rate of dental implants for 10 years is over 90%. The success of the implant surgery and the number of years of use are related to many factors, such as the choice of the root, which is made of different materials and has a different fixed effect on the root. In addition, it is also related to the patient’s individual condition, such as the condition of the alveolar bone and periodontal tissue, as well as the general condition of the patient. In short, the success of dental implant surgery requires the active cooperation of the patient, in addition to the excellent skills of the doctor and a complete oral care plan. 5. What are the advantages of dental implants compared to traditional dental restorations? Dental experts: Dental implant restoration has the following advantages compared to traditional restoration: (1) Beautiful and comfortable, can restore the normal bite function to the maximum extent, and will not damage the adjacent normal teeth. (2) Good retention, more stable and secure than traditional dentures. The chewing efficiency is greatly improved compared with traditional dentures, and it resembles real teeth, which is known as the “third set of human teeth”. (3) Fully fixed implants without abutments, beautiful and comfortable, no foreign body feeling, and little impact on pronunciation. (4) Since the occlusal force is transmitted by the artificial root, the jawbone resorption after tooth loss is delayed, so the impact on the jaw appearance is very small.