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What credentials should you look for in a dental implant practitioner?

Q. I have read posts in the past and other things on the internet where you are advised to choose dentists who have years of exeperience with dental implants and are well renouned for this, but how can a patient come about this information? Should a dentist have it on their site or is there some other resource patients can attain this information through?
A. Things you should be looking at are
1. what form of postgraduate training the dentist has done in implantology. Unfortunately there are many colleagues of mine who have done a msc or a diploma and have only placed a few implants. Therfore this is  only one of the things you should be looking at.
2. most importantly how many implants has the dentist placed. I personally feel the more you do over the years the more experienced the clinician is.
3. ask to look at photos of previous cases
4. some of my patients have asked to speak to patients who had dental implants
5. How many years has the dentist been placing implants and restoring them.

I hope this is helpful!

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Dr Kalpesh Bohara
The Dental Suite
36 Frederick Street, Loughborough Leicester, LE11 3BJ
Web : www.dental-suite.co.uk Tel: 01509 231144

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| October 30, 2009 at 11:40 am | No comment

Is it normal for jaw to ache after dental implant?

Q. I know that the gums are supposed to be sore and sensitive as they are right around the area where the procedure was performed, but is it normal for there to be an ache in the jaw as well? I got my dental implant in my lower teeth and i can definately feel a soreness in my jaw around this area?
A. It depends when it was placed. 2 weeks soreness is not unusual, ask your dentist to check it if not.
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Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 01245 268 494

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| October 30, 2009 at 11:39 am | No comment

Why is dental implant causing me speech problems?

Q. I had a dental implant crown just over a year ago, but have developed problems with my speech since having it which i hoped would go away but have not. Do you over this has happened to any other patients, or am i jsut unlucky? I have got an appointment next week to get it checked out and hopefully sorted, but do you know what the problem may have been?
A. without seeing you it is impossible to say why this is happening. you are doing the right thing by going back to have it checked, if there is no joy from that then you may have to consider a second opinion or a referral to somebody who can help you.
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Dr Nick Fahey
Woodborough House Dental Practice
21 Reading Road, Pangbourne, Reading RG8 7LR
Web: www.woodboroughhouse.com Tel: Tel: 0118 984 3108

Harley Street Dental Studio
42 Harley Street, London W1G 9PR
Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.comTel: 020 7636 5981

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| October 30, 2009 at 11:38 am | 1 comment

Normal to have a lisp after getting a dental implant?

Q. After getting the crown attached on to my dental implant three days ago I have developed an annoying lisp, likened to the one that I had when I started my treatment with braces years and years ago. Is this normal, and will it go away soon?
A. Yes it normally gets back to normal after 2-3 weeks, if not contact your dentist
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Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 01245 268 494

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| October 30, 2009 at 11:36 am | No comment

Are dental implants abroad a safe option?

Q. Woudl you be able to tell me whether it is a safe option to get dental implants abroad, or whether there is too much risk involved in this. Some people I know have had great results from going abroad for dentistry but I have read of horror stories in the news on occasion and on the internet?
A. You have sort of answered your own question. We only really see the horror stories but I am sure some people get good results.
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Dr Nick Fahey
Woodborough House Dental Practice
21 Reading Road, Pangbourne, Reading RG8 7LR
Web: www.woodboroughhouse.com Tel: Tel: 0118 984 3108

Harley Street Dental Studio
42 Harley Street, London W1G 9PR
Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.comTel: 020 7636 5981

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| October 30, 2009 at 11:33 am | No comment

What time recovery time is needed after dental implant?

Q. Is it necessary to take a day off work for the dental implant procedure or would I be able to battle through the rest of the day once the treatment is complete?
A. it all depends on the complexity of the procedure and the type of person you are. As a guide the after effects should be no worse than a simple tooth extraction
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Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 01245 268 494

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| October 29, 2009 at 11:40 am | No comment

Can you have dental implants once gum disease is under control?

Q. Last year I was diagnosed as having gum disease. I am now starting to get the condition under control and would really like to get dental implants. Is it possible to get dental implants after having gum disease?
A. yes, but the disease needs to be 100% under control as unfortunately implants are still suseptable to gum disease much the same as your original teeth
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Dr Nick Fahey
Woodborough House Dental Practice
21 Reading Road, Pangbourne, Reading RG8 7LR
Web: www.woodboroughhouse.com Tel: Tel: 0118 984 3108

Harley Street Dental Studio
42 Harley Street, London W1G 9PR
Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.comTel: 020 7636 5981

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What to do if gum bleeds when cleaning dental implant?

Q. I have had Nobel All on 4 implants.Three have done very well but the forth one on the right side has given me trouble , the gum is quite sore and seems to have grown up the side of the implant, and when i clean my implant the gum bleeds. I have been back to my implant dentist, and he said I should see a periodontal person, because he does not do gum surgery which he thinks I might need, could you please advise me in this matter.
A. I would go back to him and ask him to either rectify the problem or recommend/refer you to someone who can sort this out.
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Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 01245 268 494

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| October 29, 2009 at 10:28 am | No comment

Does smoking damage dental implants?

Q. Does smoking have any negative affectsa on dental implants like discolouring, or is there nothing to worry about?
A. Smoking has a negative effect on wound healing, long term gum health as well as it discolours your teeth/ implants.

It is not a contraindication for treatment with dental implants but is associated with a greater rate of complications and lower success survival rates.
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Dr Nick Fahey
Woodborough House Dental Practice
21 Reading Road, Pangbourne, Reading RG8 7LR
Web: www.woodboroughhouse.com Tel: Tel: 0118 984 3108

Harley Street Dental Studio
42 Harley Street, London W1G 9PR
Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.comTel: 020 7636 5981

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| October 29, 2009 at 10:26 am | No comment

What are dental implants made of?

Q. Would you please be able to tell me what dental implants are made of? Is there any chance that they may contain dangerous properties?
A. Implants are made of Titanium which has been shown to be very sfae over a 40 year period. Titanium is the only metal that does not get rejected by the body, in fact the bone sticks to the titanium of the implant
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Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
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| October 29, 2009 at 10:25 am | No comment

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