If you are having missing one or more teeth and planning for fix teeth or full mouth implantation, these are points patient should check for :
If decided to visit doctor
1 choose experience and expertise dental implant specialist
2 get confirm whether you are suitable candidate for implantation –consult doctor, take multiple opinion if needed
3 stop smoking or any tobacco product if consuming
4 start oral hygiene care – mouth wash, gum massage
While meeting with dentist:
1 discuss number of teeth and implant roots to be needed, types and company of implant
2 types of teeth- cement or screw retained
3 types of implant- conventional, basal, angulated with multi unit abutment, zygomatic implants
4 discuss in detail about finance (cost of implant and teeth) and term of payment
5 inform doctor if you have any systemic disease like hypertension, diabetes, on medication like blood thinner
6 optional treatment plan
On day of Dental Implantation
1 now a day dental treatment done under advanced anesthesia, so don't be anxious, take proper sleep day before procedure
2 accompany someone
3 wear comfortable clothes
4 carry all investigation, x-ray, CT scan to clinic5 take dentist prescribed medication
6 have light food before procedure if oral surgery under local anesthesia
7 get there early for some rest
Preparation makes life easy…wish you more smile!