Tokushinkai Medical Corporation Group

Kasuga Dental Clinic

KASUGA DENTAL CLINIC

General risks and side effects associated with implant treatment

• - Because the emphasis is on functionality and aesthetics, treatment is at your own expense (not covered by insurance) and is more expensive than insurance-covered treatment.
• A surgical procedure is required to place the implant.
• -People with high blood pressure, heart disease, asthma, diabetes, osteoporosis, or kidney or liver dysfunction may not be able to receive treatment.
• - Pain and swelling may occur after surgery, but in most cases this will subside within a week.
• After surgery, you may experience temporary numbness in your gums, tongue, lips, and cheeks. You may also experience inflammation, pain, delayed tissue healing, and facial internal bleeding in your jaw, nasal cavity, and maxillary sinuses (cavities on both sides of your nasal cavity).
• -After surgery, side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, and nausea may occur due to taking medication.
• - After surgery, smoking and drinking alcohol will interfere with treatment, so please refrain from doing so for one week.
• - The lifespan of an implant varies depending on the oral environment (condition of the bone and gums, bite, brushing technique, frequency of maintenance visits, whether or not you smoke, etc.).
• - If daily cleaning is insufficient, it may cause peri-implantitis (such as gum swelling and bone resorption).

Common risks and side effects associated with All-on-4

• - Because the emphasis is on functionality and aesthetics, treatment is at your own expense (not covered by insurance) and is more expensive than insurance-covered treatment.
• The placement of implants requires a surgical procedure.
• -For information on the risks and side effects associated with implant placement, please see the "General risks and side effects associated with implant placement treatment" above.
• -If you have remaining teeth, depending on your symptoms, you may need surgical procedures such as tooth extraction or alveolar bone removal.
• - Temporary teeth can be fitted on the day of treatment, but the final artificial teeth can only be fitted once the implants have firmly bonded to the bone, which takes several months.

General risks and side effects associated with bone augmentation

• - Because functionality is emphasized, treatment is at your own expense (not covered by insurance) and is more expensive than treatment covered by insurance.
• Surgery is required.
• - Pain and swelling may occur after surgery, but in most cases this will subside within a week.
• After treatment, a healing period of 3 to 6 months is required for the bone to be properly formed.
• - Bone augmentation treatment may not be suitable for people with periodontal disease or internal medical conditions such as heart disease or osteoporosis.
• -People with poor oral hygiene, those with insufficient jawbone, those with weakened immune systems or resistance, those with diabetes who are at high risk of developing periodontal disease, and smokers may not be able to receive treatment immediately.
• ・Medications that you take on a daily basis may affect your treatment.
• ・During a sinus lift or socket lift procedure, there is a possibility that the maxillary sinus membrane may be torn. If this occurs, you will need to take antibiotics after surgery to prevent infection and wait until the membrane heals naturally.
• ・Due to the condition of the body or bacterial infection, the bone graft material may not bond with the bone. In this case, we will remove the cause and, if desired, perform further treatment.
• ・Treatment is not available to children (those under the age of approximately 18) whose bones are still growing, or pregnant women.

General risks and side effects associated with the use of anesthetics

• ・Topical anesthesia applied to the gums and infiltration anesthesia injected into the gums during general dental treatment are covered by insurance. Intravenous sedation and other treatments such as implant treatment, which are paid for out of pocket (not covered by insurance), are also covered by insurance and are more expensive than insured treatments. Even when covered by insurance, they can be expensive. There are conditions, such as the type of treatment, for these anesthesia methods to be covered by insurance, so please check with your dentist for details.
• - The use of topical anesthetics may cause hives, swelling, etc.
• ・The use of infiltration anesthesia may cause elevated blood pressure and palpitations due to the effects of adrenaline. Those with high blood pressure or heart disease should be careful, so please let us know in advance.
• ・Intravenous sedation may cause serious side effects due to the effects of medication or systemic illness. If you have a chronic illness, please be careful and let us know in advance.
• -In addition, nausea, vomiting, and tremors and numbness in the hands and feet may occur due to cerebral anemia caused by tension or pain during the anesthetic injection, rather than the effects of the anesthetic.
• - The mucous membranes in your mouth and lips will remain numb until the anesthetic effect wears off, so please avoid eating to avoid biting your lips or burning them.
• - Avoid drinking alcohol as it increases blood flow and may increase bleeding, swelling, and pain.

General risks and side effects associated with CT scans

• -This equipment uses a computer to process data and reconstruct images to obtain cross-sectional images.
• ・Depending on the treatment, it may be covered by insurance, but generally it is a self-pay treatment (not covered by insurance) and will be more expensive than insurance treatment. Please check with your dentist for details.
• You should try to keep your jaw as still as possible during the examination.
• - There is a very small amount of radiation exposure (less than 1/10 of that from a digital X-ray device) that will not affect the human body.
• ・Those who use pacemakers, have metal objects in their bodies that cannot be removed, or are pregnant or may be pregnant may not be able to undergo the test.

About the "Japanese Society of Oral Implant Specialist"

• "Japanese Society of Oral Implantology" confers the title of "Oral Implant Specialist" on dentists who possess extensive academic knowledge and specialized skills related to oral implantology.
• Conditions for obtaining the qualification of "Oral Implant Specialist"
  • - Be a regular member for five or more consecutive years.
  • - Have been enrolled at the training facility for a total of 5 years or more.
  • - Attended specialist education courses three or more times.
  • -Has participated in the association's academic conference and branch academic conference more than eight times.
  • - Have completed the required training as stipulated in the implementing regulations.
  • - Recommendations have been received from two oral implant specialists (one of whom is the facility director).
  • - Have experience in treatment using implants as specified in the implementing regulations.
  • - Pass the case presentation exam.
  • - Have made presentations at least twice at the Society's academic conference or branch academic conference.
  • - Published at least one paper on oral implants in the journal of the Society or in a foreign journal approved by the committee.
• Conditions for holding the qualification of "Oral Implant Specialist"
  • ・Renew your qualification every five years.
  • - After discussion by the committee, it will be updated by the board of directors.
• For more information,Japan Society of Oral Implantology Specialist System Regulations."