Since this site went on line almost 5 years ago, I get lots of questions about dental implants. I have addressed many of the issues in various sections on this site, but I thought it might help to have a definitive question and answer section which is aimed at giving you exactly the information you need to make intelligent decisions about dental implants. These questions will be in a form that you would ask your dentist. I will provide the answers that I think you should receive and, when possible, I will give you hints on what to watch out for.... Not all of these questions will apply to your particular treatment, but you will have enough choices to at least make some intelligent decisions about your dental work.... Terminology is a major factor in understanding the workings of this type of dentistry... So, I will try to be as clear as possible when I am describing certain events and I will also add a glossary of terms so you can look up the meaning of specifics. Enjoy. . .

SRD - December, 1999