Dental Implants: Benefits, Risks, and the FDA's Recommendations The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) provides information on FDA.gov to help people understand the benefits and risks of dental implants. Dental implants are medical devices surgically implanted into the jaw to restore a person's ability to chew or their appearance. They provide support for artificial (fake) teeth, such as crowns, bridges, or dentures. A person considering dental implants should discuss with their dental provider possible treatment options, and the benefits and risks of the available treatments. If a person chooses to get an FDA-cleared dental implant, it is important to consider: - What brand and model of dental implant system is being used and keep this information for your records.
- Smoking may affect the healing process and decrease the long-term success of the implant.
Questions? If you experienced a problem or injury that you think may be related to a dental implant, you can voluntarily report it through the FDA's MedWatch program. |
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