{"id":1232,"date":"2019-04-15T21:53:55","date_gmt":"2019-04-16T02:53:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/?p=1232"},"modified":"2019-04-15T21:53:57","modified_gmt":"2019-04-16T02:53:57","slug":"avoiding-dental-implant-failure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/avoiding-dental-implant-failure\/","title":{"rendered":"help avoiding dental implant failure"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I’m looking at dental implants. One dentist is insisting on a CT scan but he uses a brand of implants I’ve heard a lot of good things about called Straumann. The other dentist says the CT scan isn’t necessary, but he uses a brand I can’t find much about called Southern Venturi. I like the idea of saving money on the CT scan, but want to make sure the brand is okay first. Do you have an opinion on that brand?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keith<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dear Keith,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CT Scans and Dental Implants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I’m glad you are asking these questions. Both have important implications for a successful dental implant case. Let’s start with the CT scan. I would spend the money on that. The big reason is getting dental implants is a 3-Dimentional procedure. In order to get the right placement, it helps to have 3-Dimentional scans. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A lot of dentists are willing to place the dental implants<\/a> without the scan but here’s what concerns me about that. If you’re talking about a an<\/g> implant for a front tooth, without the scan the dentist risks it perforating your sinuses. Some dentists try to circumvent that issue by using a small implant, but they aren’t always able to retain the tooth in the long-term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another important piece of information is the depth and thickness of the bone. You only get that with the CT. This one additional step can prevent a host of problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Brand of Dental Implants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first brand you mentioned, Straumann, is one of the brands the top implant dentists prefer. Other good ones are Nobel Biocare, BioHorizons, Zimmer, and Astrotech. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The second brand you mentioned has me a tad concerned. I don’t know any of the top dentists who use this brand. It may be a cheaper brand which saves the dentist money, but you have to be very careful with “cheap” implant fixtures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Often, it goes fine at the procedure but fails later and the patient has no idea it’s because the dentist used a cheap implant fixture. You also have no real recourse if that happens. It’s much better to pay a little more and get a proven fixture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Importance of a Skilled Implant Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Another huge factor in the prevention of dental implant failure is the skill of the dentist. You want a dentist with extensive dental implant training. You can look at some of Dr. Delaune’s credentials<\/a> to get an idea of what you are looking for in a dentist. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don’t hesitate to ask where they received their dental implant training. Dental school isn’t enough. They must have post-graduate training. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You also want to make sure they do a significant amount of cases and have a lot of experience. Additionally, ask about their success rate. I’d want someone with a 98% success rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I hope this helps you. This blog is brought to you by New Orleans Dentist<\/a> Dr. Duane Delaune. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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