Getting dental implants is a life changing decision, one that you DO NOT want the wrong person for the job to do. So who does dental implants and how can you be sure that you’re choosing the right provider?
It's crucial to remember that not all dental implant centers are created equal. This article will answer that and give you 5 questions to ask to make sure you can trust your dental implant provider.
Don’t miss out on these tips that will help you get the smile transformation you deserve.
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While deciding who to get dental implants from, see if you’re a candidate for the procedure with this 60-second quiz.
Who Does Dental Implants and What Kind do They Do?
Before shopping for a provider, it’s important to know what kind of dental implants you need and who even does dental implants.
Did you know that any dentist can take a quick weekend course on how to surgically place dental implants and then start offering them to patients?
Depending on the dentists you know, this could be kind of concerning, especially if you’re looking for something more in depth, like full mouth dental implants.
Alternatively, oral surgeons also do dental implants and likely have much more experience with oral surgeries and complex cases.
With your care, comfort, and new smile in mind, every set of full mouth dental implants done at Nuvia is done by highly experienced and qualified oral surgeons.
So whether you’re talking with a dentist or an oral surgeon, these questions will help you get an idea of the experience you’ll have.
Don’t miss the the #1, 2, and 3 most important questions!
The 5 Questions
Question #5: Know What You’re Getting! - “What Material is Being Used? What Kind of Quality is it?”
When you start on the journey to restore your smile, you'll find that not all dental implants are created equal.
First, there’s a difference between single-tooth dental implants and full mouth dental implants, the kind that are perfect for those looking to replace 5 or more teeth.
It’s important to ask what kind of materials your provider will be using. Different providers use different materials to create the permanent fake teeth that are eventually attached to your dental implants.
Acrylic plastic is a common material used by dentists to create fake teeth. Think of the material that is used when someone gets their fingernails done.
It’s not the most durable and is prone to breaking, cracking, or needing to be replaced.
Alternatively, your provider may be able to provide you with a set of fake teeth that are made from a material called zirconia. With proper care, zirconia teeth are designed to last a lifetime.
Zirconia is a ceramic material that has a very natural, beautiful look and is very strong and durable.
If your provider is someone who does dental implants using traditional methods, they may offer a permanent set of teeth made from a higher quality material but have you wear a temporary set of teeth made from weaker acrylic materials for up to 10+ months while your permanent teeth are being created.
This doesn’t have to be your experience.
You can have your smile restored with beautiful, zirconia teeth in 24 hours at Nuvia.
Picture this transformative journey: You walk into a Nuvia center with an incomplete smile or a set of teeth that have seen better days.
In just one day, you leave with a brand new, complete smile, crafted from high-quality zirconia. This isn't just about improving your dental health; it's about elevating your overall quality of life so you can enjoy confidently sharing your smile with friends and family and living unlimited by your teeth
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Question #4: What Methods and What Kind of Anesthesia Will Be Used?
It’s important to know what your smile will look like, but it’s also important to know what the process will be like to get your smile.
When you're looking for a dental implant center, the technology they use can make a big difference. Up-to-date methods mean your new teeth will both look great and work like they should.
For example, each Nuvia location has an in-house lab stocked with top-of-the-line equipment, making it possible for you to get your permanent set of teeth 24 hours after your dental implants are placed.
This means you won’t need to worry about frequent follow up visits full of wax try-ins, measuring and remeasuring, and wearing temporary teeth until you get your permanent set.
Additionally, you’ll want to be sure you know what method of anesthesia you’ll experience while having your dental implants placed. Some dentists may opt for local anesthesia which is just numbing the mouth while the patient remains awake.
IV sedation is another method some providers may use that does have the potential of leaving a patient somewhat aware of what’s happening.
General anesthesia, the type you’ll experience at Nuvia is the kind that allows you to sleep comfortably during the procedure, feeling no pain. This is provided for every Nuvia patient, at no additional cost.
Question #3: Does Your Provider Who Does Dental Implants Place Them on a Regular Basis?
Even though a provider may claim to be someone who does dental implants, it’s good to know how often they perform the procedure.
A local dentist may see many patients each day for various different conditions, appointments, or procedures.
Even if they offer dental implants, they may not be doing the procedure day in and day out like the oral surgeons and restorative doctors at Nuvia do.
At Nuvia, the whole team works to provide patients with full mouth dental implants all day, every day.
Whoever you choose, be sure they do dental implants on a regular basis!
Question #2: How Many Implants Has Your Provider Placed?
Going beyond how often a provider might place dental implants, you’ll want to know how many they’ve placed.
It’s not uncommon for someone who does dental implants to run promotions offering discounted dental implants to be doing so in order to drum up more business.
Even if your provider does dental implants all day long, you’ll want to be clear on their history working with dental implants and how many they have placed.
Question #1: How many full mouth restorations have they done or do they usually do each year?
Again, the experience of your dental implant provider can significantly impact your final results.
In addition to asking how often and how many dental implants they may have done, get clarity on the number of full mouth restorations they do each year.
This information will help you get an idea for how experienced your dental implant provider is and if they see a lot of patients.
Hearing from others who have had full mouth dental implants is a highly recommended step when looking into who does dental implants. You’ll want to make sure that whoever you choose has many patients who have had a great experience with them.
There are thousands of Nuvia patients each year who have shared about their experiences. Read reviews on dental implants here.
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