Your patients do not have the training on dental implants that you do as a dental provider. Dental implants are quite a complex process that involves many steps and great detail.
Being a provider that is knowledgeable in all aspects of the dental implant process will give your patients the security they need to better understand what the process will entail.
Here at Hands On Training we have put together a brief Q & A guide to directly cover a few of those frequently asked dental implant questions!
Dental Implants 101
When an office first begins offering dental implants, it is not uncommon to get some questions regarding the process and time it will take. We put together a short list of the most frequently asked questions, regarding dental implants.
- How long will implants last? – Just like your natural teeth, implants should last a lifetime. However, just like natural teeth, we know that they may not serve for a person’s entire lifetime. In our studies we have found that those types of problems usually stem from improper care at home or a simple lack of care when a concern arises.
- Do implants require special care? Because dental implants are much like natural teeth, we ask that you treat them as such. Continuing your regular dental check-ups, brushing and flossing daily, and taking care of your gums is the ideal way to care for your implants.
- Will my insurance cover the cost of my dental implant? Possibly. We have found that there are some insurance carriers that will cover the cost, while some only cover a partial amount, and then there are the carriers that won’t cover it at all. It is best if you contact your insurance provider to find out for sure.
- How long does the whole dental implant process take? There are three phases of treatment. Each phase is very detailed and precise, but total treatment time for most implant cases can usually take between five and eight months. If additional bone or gum procedures are needed, treatment times could be longer.
- I’ve heard the placement of implants can be painful, is that true? Implant placement doesn’t usually result in much post-operative discomfort. Usually, taking Tylenol or Advil for the few days post procedure will be enough to relieve the minor discomfort you may have.
No Questions are Wrong Questions!
It’s important as the provider that you are able to offer information that will help educate your patients on a complex procedure such as dental implants. A great doctor/patient relationship begins with exceptional communication!
~Reena Gajjar
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