I read this article by Jim Du Molin and thought
it might be interesting to readers and my patients.
We (I’m assuming Jim Du
Molin) conducted a survey that asked dentists what questions
dental patients ask when considering getting implants. It turns out that
there’s a real difference between the questions dental
implant
patients do ask — and which questions they should be asking.
Dentists responded with the following . . .
The top 5 questions
dental patients ask -
- How much do dental
implants cost? - How long do dental
implants last? - Are implants painful?
- How long will it
take to get my new teeth? - Does dental
insurance
cover implant surgery?
Versus . . .
The top 5 questions dentists want patients to ask
-
- Am I a good
candidate for implants? - What are the
potential complications of dental implant therapy? - How much implant
experience does the doctor have? - What is the healing
time for my implants? - Can implants
improve my appearance?
Many dental implant patients seem to have the
same questions about dental implant therapy. Unfortunately, these questions
aren’t necessarily the ones dentists think they should be asking.
The 2 main questions patients ask are -
- How much do dental
implants cost? - Will dental implant
surgery be painful?
When dentists feel their very first question
should be -
- Am I a good
candidate for dental implants?
There is really a disconnect between the doctor
and patient. This really is no surprise, since patients are thinking about how
they are going to pay for the implants, and whether the procedure will be
painful.
But doctors can’t afford not to address the
primary concerns of the patient first: cost and pain.
One dentist wrote, “Long term, when the
conditions are favorable, proper bone density, height and width, proper
biomechanical considerations, proper occlusal load. A dental implant is more
cost effective over a 3 unit bridge. However, when the above conditions are not
meet — the 3 unit bridge (with sufficient ferule, impressions taken with custom
made tray and properly impressioned, properly articulated, preprosthetic
endodontic treatment performed by an endodontist, core-restoration — not in
composite) will be more cost effective (for the patient).”
If you would like to learn more about implants
and your candidacy please call
or email your question.
Novy Scheinfeld, DDS, PC
290 Carpenter Drive, 200A
Atlanta (Sandy Springs), GA 30328
404-256-3620
http://www.rightsmilecenter.com/
receptionist@rightsmilecenter.com
Pasted from <http://www.thewealthydentist.com/blog/1509/survey-what-questions-do-patients-ask-about-dental-implants/>
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