Dentists have been placing implants for well over half a century. There have been great strides in the field, ensuring predictability, patient comfort and safety, as well as a successful outcome, which includes getting back that smile you might have lost.
As with any surgical procedure, health risks exist, yet are specific to each patient, their medical background and the complexity of the procedure that was chosen.
It is always necessary to provide your doctor with a complete medical history and consider any other lifestyle or hygiene issues which may affect the treatment.