Dental implants are one of the most effective treatment options for restoring missing teeth. Missing teeth not only affect your smile and self-confidence but can also cause shifting of adjacent teeth and gradual bone atrophy. Like any surgical procedure, the dental implant surgery does come with inherent medical risks that are often outweighed by the many benefits dental implants offer.
Dental implants are titanium screws that are placed in the jaw and are supported by overlying prosthesis (artificial teeth). Implants have become increasingly popular in recent years due to their outstanding durability and increased success rate. Keep reading to discover the benefits and risks of dental implants.
The Benefits of Dental Implants
Dental implants are root analogs, which means they perform a function similar to a tooth root. They are placed within the jaws similar to natural tooth roots therefore they offer many benefits:
Potential risks of dental implants?
Dental implants are relatively safe, but like any surgical procedure, they do present some health risks.
Dental implant risks and complications may include:
These risks and complications can be minimized when the implant procedure is performed by an experienced dentist. Besides, certain procedures increase success like the addition of bone grafts before implant placement.
Dental implants are not for everyone. You may not be a good candidate for dental implants if you:
Because these are relatively rare risks, dental implants continue to grow in popularity because of the benefits they offer. Implants have a remarkably high success rate, and long-term complications are rare.
Find Out if Implants are Right for You
To learn more about whether implants are right for you and to schedule your consultation, call us at 713-330-7700 or visit us at one of our 8 locations.
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Dr. Andress has been a Dentist for 37 years!
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Dr. Shokralla was born and raised in Cario Egypt. After graduating from Dental school from Ain Shams University iSchool of Dentistry in 2011, he did a general dentistry internship and he worked in a private Office in Cario. In 2013, Dr Shokralla moved to the United States seeking a new journey. He joined Boston University of Dentistry for advanced Standing Program graduated in 2017 with high honors. during his program at Boston, He served also as a teaching assistant in the removable Prosthodontics Department. Once his studies were completed in Boston he moved to Houston Texas to enjoy the warm Winters and people. Dr. Shokralla is a member of the ADA and he is active with CE Implant Courses.
Besides his passion about dentistry , he loves to work out play tennis and soccer, serve kids in his local Sunday School.
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Bryan Boshart DDS MS is a 1985 graduate of UT Dental School and in 1986 at U Of Maryland College of Dental Surgery, earned a Certificate Of Advanced General Dentistry. In 1989 at the University Of Oklahoma College Master Of Science he earned his Certificate of Specialty in Orthodontics. For 20 years he was a Director of Orthodontics at Texas Children’s Hospital. His hobbies include gardening and juggling![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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Dr. Harris Graduated in 1986 from the UT Health Science Center, San Antonio. He has been practicing dentistry for over 30 years, and in his time off enjoys Motor Cross, Rugby, distance running, fishing and hunting.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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Dr. Bhakti graduated in 2000 from University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio and has been practicing for 20 years. He enjoys Hikaru and Dorodango[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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Dr. Rassner graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center Houston in 1972 and has been practicing for 48 years! In his free time he enjoys playing golf and watching baseball.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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Dr. Mughni attended the Baqai Dental College in 2003 and 2004 and graduated from the University of California San Francisco in 2013. He has been practicing dentistry for 16 years. In his free time, he enjoys traveling and reading.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]