Q: What are the advantages of dental implants? A: No damage to adjacent natural teeth; effective prevention of continued atrophy of the alveolar bone caused by tooth loss; expanded indications, even for most tooth loss or even complete toothlessness; strong stability and comfort; realistic cosmetic effect; maximum restoration of chewing function; long service life of dental implants. Q: Which patients with tooth loss can receive dental implant restoration? A: Dental implant restoration can be used in various cases of tooth loss, but as with any medical technology, there are certain indications and not every patient with tooth loss can be implanted. Not every patient can have an implant placed. A specialist dentist should perform an oral examination, a panoramic X-ray and a general examination to determine the suitability of the procedure. If there are bleeding disorders, hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis and other systemic diseases, implant surgery can only be performed after the treatment of the disease is stabilized. Generally, implants can be placed after 2 to 6 months of tooth extraction, and for patients over 70 years old should be determined according to their specific physical condition. Q: Are dental implants durable? How long can they be used? A: Since the invention of artificial dental implants in the 1960s, the technology has been very mature, so the success rate and durability are quite high. According to long-term clinical observation, after 20 to 30 years of normal use, most of the implants can function well, which is a very reliable treatment for missing teeth. Since these artificial implants are similar to real teeth, they can last as long as real teeth with good oral hygiene and regular checkups. Q: How are artificial dental implants performed? A: Most of the dental implants are minor oral surgery, in which an implant similar to the root of a tooth is placed in the alveolar bone, and the surgery feels similar to tooth extraction. After 3 to 6 months of implant surgery, the alveolar bone will be tightly bonded to the implant and the denture can be made.