Guide for dental implants patients in Barranquilla

Dentistry

Author: Carlos BarbosaModified date: 16/08/2023

Is it painful to have implants?

The placement of dental implants is not painful. We use very simple techniques of infiltrative local anesthesia where the implant is going to be placed.

Which patient should use implants?

Totally or partially edentulous patients are candidates for using dental implants. They can be placed in patients who have already reached their developmental age, after 16 years for women and 18 years for men.

How much does an implant cost in Colombia?

The price of dental implants in Colombia is relative and depends on the diagnosis of the dentist who takes the case. But their approximate cost is between $ 2.500.000 and $3.000.000 Colombian pesos.

What contraindications does an implant have?

The most important contraindications are:

Untreated gum disease (Periodontal)
Smoking patients
Women with osteoporosis and taking oral bisphosphonates for more than three years
Uncontrolled diabetics
Uncontrolled coagulation disorders
Psychiatric Patients

Which specialist is indicated to place the Implants?

Periodontists, oral surgeons, and maxillofacial surgeons are the specialists to place dental implants. Today there are other specialists who carry out implantology courses and are also placing them.

How do you take care of implants??

Always follow the instructions given by the specialist. It is very important to attend your periodontal and radiological check-ups every six months.

How much time of disability does implant surgery generate?

You don't really have a disability, you just have to have not very complex postoperative care.

What can you eat after placing an implant?

The diet should be soft and cold foods, hot foods are not recommended.

How can I reduce pain after implant surgery?

The postoperative period is really not painful, but we always recommend cold therapy (ice) and basic analgesics such as Ibuprofen, dolex, but the one who indicates the medicine is the treating specialist.

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