Patients should keep peri-implant area clean to prevent peri-implantitis. Patients should return to clinic for regular follow-up and cleaning after implant surgery.

Tooth loss will cause shrinkage of the alveolar bone, spaces between teeth become wider and will affect the teeth alignment, appearance, and pronunciation. In addition, chewing becomes difficult which may even lead to digestion problem.

Tooth loss can be replaced by implant. The implant tooth looks like and functions like a real tooth. The tooth is supported by an artificial tooth root, it also stimulate the growth of alveolar bone, prevent it from receding. Conventionally, tooth loss is replaced by dentures, crowns or bridges.

No, local anesthesia is sufficient enough to control the pain throughout the surgical procedure. During the surgery, the patient will not feel painful but only pressure and shaking.

Nowadays, implants surgery costs about 70% of what it cost in the past. Although it is more expensive than traditional dentures, implant is a permanent treatment, therefore, it is more economical over time.

Yes, implant surgery has become very common, it can be seen as other general treatment programmes.

An implant tooth does not only look like a real tooth but the way of taking care of it is also the same as that of a real tooth – use a manual or an electric toothbrush as usual. An interdental brush or floss is often recommended to clean the implant teeth. Regular follow-up every about 3 months is essential and important at the beginning stage following implant surgery. Your dentist may extend the review interval according to your situation.

Yes, as long as the diabetes situation is well controlled. Uncontrolled diabetes affects wound healing and the combination of the implant and the bone. You may consult the dentist in order to obtain a more reliable diagnosis.

The dental implant is like natural teeth, you can eat, bite, talk and laugh as usual, your prosthetic is tightly locked in the fixture. You can use without worry.

The implant material is generally selected surgical titanium. Titanium is compatible with bone, therefore it has excellent stability and biocompatibility. These good characteristics make titanium metal not only being used in the implant, but also in other medical fields.

Some drugs will affect the procedure: steroids (cortisone) will change the body's metabolism and immune system, affecting wound healing; anticoagulants may cause serious bleeding in the surgery. If you are taking specific drugs, please discuss with your dentist.

Within a few days after the surgery, the gums may be very sensitive, but will not bleed. Your cheeks maybe swollen for the first two days, with a little discomfort, which is a normal phenomenon. The dentist may prescribe drugs to relieve the situation. Most patients do not need pain killers a few days after the surgery.

Yes, however, intense exercises are not allowed on the date of implant surgery. If there is a work need, please consult with your dentist to find a feasible way.

In general, normal life can be resumed after the date of implant surgery. You may discuss the detail with your dentist.

No. Because the implant is like part of your body, you can move, speak, eat, laugh and live as if nothing had happened, the implant is almost the same as a natural tooth.