{"id":55,"date":"2020-01-25T22:31:39","date_gmt":"2020-01-26T03:31:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/beavertonfamilydental.org\/blog\/?p=55"},"modified":"2020-01-27T23:36:27","modified_gmt":"2020-01-28T04:36:27","slug":"dental-101-preparing-for-a-dental-implant-procedure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beavertonfamilydental.org\/blog\/dental-101-preparing-for-a-dental-implant-procedure\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental 101: Preparing for a Dental Implant Procedure"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nowadays, people suffering from tooth loss avail of dental implants since it offers a more comfortable, convenient, and overall favorable dental restoration experience. Instead of wearing a removable appliance, which tends to cause more discomfort than a solution\u2014in the long run\u2014dental implant restorations sit securely over the jawbone. To make this possible, implant posts made of titanium are surgically inserted into the jawbone to hold the prosthesis in place.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, despite the advantages of dental implants, some people are still quite hesitant to give it a go because of the processes involved, like the surgical insertion of posts. So, to help patients prepare themselves better during the procedure, here is a list of tips we at Family Dental Care prepared.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Undergo a comprehensive dental examination<\/b><\/p>\n

This step is necessary for dentists to find out if a particular patient is a good candidate for dental implants. During this, the dentist will also get to know some important information for them to formulate a treatment plan. To properly assess the patient, they will be asked to undergo an x-ray, as well as a visual exam. Their medical records will also be checked by the dentist to guarantee that there won’t be any issues. Some of the factors that will be taken into consideration when placing dental implants include the following:<\/span><\/p>\n