IMPLANT

Single Implant

Unlike implant overdenture this ever long-lasting prosthesis will be permanently fixed into your mouth

“on a side notes”…

1. Patient compliance for good oral hygiene is mandatory

2. More expensive than implant over denture

– They are viable option for replace one or more missing teeth

– They can support fixed permanent bridges, or help better support full/partial dentures

Pros of Implant	Cons
Most similar to your natural teeth No need to alter or grinding down adjacent teeth	Time-consuming More expensive than other options (based on my experience, patients agree that they are worth it) Need enough bone to place implant

Implant under a denture can help slow bone loss, plus, they can attach to the denture to hold it in place
They still need to be taken out before bed and clean it everyday
Healing time may take 3~6 months

“on a side notes”…

Ideal candidate: have heathy gums and enough bone
Patients with diabetes: delayed healing
Patient with periodontitis: lack of bone, may need bone graft
Smokers: smoking interrupts implant integrating into the bone and disrupts the healing process

Patient with lack of bone support needs may qualify for bone graft prior to implant placement