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Dental implants are basically replacement teeth. This is an option given to patients who have lost a tooth or teeth due to an injury or a disease. These replacement teeth are made to match the individual’s natural teeth. Success rates for these implants depend on each patient and his or her periodontal history, but generally, there is a 98 percent chance that these implants will last forever. That said, patients may want to improve his or her appearance cosmetically, including having his or her full range of teeth – dental implants included – whitened.
The good news is that dental implants can be whitened. There a few considerations that dentists impress upon.
What is ideal: Most dentists would recommend having teeth whitened before having the dental implant or crown. In this way, dentists can match the color better to the whitened teeth.
What to expect: If a patient already has a crown on a porcelain implant, the latter will not get whitened. If the crown is visible, it may have to be replaced to match the newer and lighter color.
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Smoking plays a factor: Stains from smoking can be removed during standard prophylaxis and good oral hygiene. However, stains on dental implants are harder to remove. Several factors come into play here: smoking and poor hygiene may affect the gum and bone surrounding the implant and may lead to several complications during the teeth whitening. Also, whitening solutions work best on natural teeth. These solutions may also be used on implants but may produce the exact desired effect.
Patients considering teeth whitening should visit their dentist and see how much improvement they can expect.
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