While dentists are recommending dental implant supported tooth replacement more and more often, many patients are still worried about these surgical procedures. If you’ve heard horror stories about the worst-case scenario for dental implant placement, it’s important you understand that these stories are few and far between. Actually, dental implant placement is a safe procedure with a 95% or higher success rate. There are some complications that may occur during or after implantation, but for the most part, these complications can be avoided with better planning before beginning the surgery.
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