When people hear about implants, the first thing that comes to their mind is SURGERY, time and of course the high dental bills that come along with it. Implant-related misconceptions have been passed over a decade from each individual. With more advancement in dental technology and revised treatment procedures, it’s more convenient for the dentist as well as the patient.

Implants play a pivot role as they replace one or more tooth which can improve the patients chewing and speech function. Patients refrain from selecting implants as an option for their missing tooth due to the myths about dental implant. In order to make the patent more aware about implants, it is the duty of the dentist to debunk all the myths of the patient before delivering them implants.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Implants are not a painful procedure
• In spite of them being expensive, they should be considered for the longer run
• If properly installed in the oral cavity, no risks or failures are seen
• Dental implants do not need special care and maintenance as compared to the dental bridges.
• Debunking myths of dental implants can open a horizon of options for different implant techniques
• No one can explain the facts to the patients better other than the dentist.