By Dr. Keerthi Sudireddy
Misinformation stops many people from getting treatment that could change their lives. Here are seven common dental implant myths, set straight.
Quick answer
Common myths, that implants are very painful, only for the elderly or young, always need bone grafts, look fake, are unaffordable, or that the body rejects them, are largely untrue. Implants are comfortable under anaesthesia, suit most healthy adults, look natural, and have a 95 percent-plus success rate. The facts are far more reassuring than the myths.
The myths vs the facts
- "Implants are very painful." Surgery is done under anaesthesia; discomfort after is mild. See do implants hurt.
- "I'm too old." Health matters, not age. See implants for seniors.
- "Everyone needs a bone graft." Many do not; it depends on your bone.
- "Implants look fake." Custom crowns look natural, even on front teeth.
- "The body rejects them." True rejection is extremely rare; titanium is biocompatible.
- "They are unaffordable." Their long life makes cost-per-year competitive; EMI options exist.
- "They need no care." They need daily cleaning like natural teeth.
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