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As discussed earlier, the two primary dental implant materials are titanium and zirconia. Each of these two dental implant materials has their unique features. For instance, titanium has been tested and provided a high success rate in both medical and dental procedures. Its versatility set it apart from the zirconia.

A common implant infection is peri-implantitis which is a type of gum disease. If left untreated, serious oral complications can occur like bone loss or implant failure. Dental implant infection signs include: Bad taste/bad breath that doesn’t go away.

Endosteal: These dental implants are placed in the jawbone. Typically made of titanium and shaped like small screws, they are the most commonly used type of implant.

You can be asleep.
Having an implant is a surgical procedure which means anesthesia or sedation (oral or IV) will be used for your procedure. Though some may choose to stay awake during the procedure, many opt into sleeping for the sake of comfort and relaxation.

It is important to choose a dentist who shows competency in the area of implant dentistry. The specialist in implant dentistry should have done a wide range of treatments such as replacement of different teeth in a number of patients