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Why is infection control so important during the preparation and procedure stages of implants?
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When you have total knee replacement and you have an infection does the infection go directly to the knee replacement?
I think the answer is it does not affect the implants as such but it affects the fixation of the implants to the bone which results in loosening of implants.
What does it mean if one has immediate implants?
If one has immediate implants it means that they had implants placed the same day as the tooth removal procedure. They are one of the best solutions for missing teeth.
Where to get string breast implants at?
There are several hospitals where one can get string breast implants. String breast implants; however, have been banned in the United States. It is a procedure in which a woman's breasts are enlarged greatly.
Where can I go for hair implants?
Hair implants are a specialized treatment and is a surgical procedure. It is recommended that you check with your physician as they will be able to guide you to a qualified individual to perform the treatment.
What materials are used in chin implants?
as of 2003 alloplastic implants (made from inert foreign materials) are used more often because they reduce the risk of infection.
Does butt implants hurt?
Well anyother plastic surgeries hurt the days after the procedure, so yes.
Do dental implants require extensive maintenance?
Yes. In fact, dental implants require a bit more than just simple flossing and brushing like regular teeth do. Because dental implants required surgery to be implanted in a patient’s mouth, there is a much greater risk of infection underneath the gum line. Because of this risk, a person with dental implants should go to their dental implant specialist for regular check ups to make sure that the area around their implants is healing properly and that no infection has taken root there.
Why is silicone important?
Heh... its used in breast implants....
Do Breast Implants present any special challenges or risks for this procedure?
Dr. LoSasso has successfully performed the Nuss Procedure on a number of women with breast implants and has developed a special procedure just for this case. He takes special care to avoid the implant capsules and adds a prosthetic layer over the bar to protect the breasts from making contact with the bar once in place.
What is the average cost to get silicone implants?
Silicone implants are about $1000 less than Saline implants. However patients are recommended to get a breast MRI 3 years after surgery and then every other year after that. The cost of these MRI's can offset the initial savings a patient receives on the procedure. All inclusive prices for Silicone implants range from $7200 to $8000 although these prices may vary depending on the location and the medical practice where the procedure is done.
What type of cosmetic implants do dentists use?
Dentists use a number of cosmetic implants including retainers, braces, and permancies. These implants are important because they help your mouth get better from its problems.
Bacteria are the second most common cause of artificial implant failures in humans. In these cases why isn't an infection usually detected from cultures of blood or tissue?
The bacteria is usually within the cavity of the artificial implants (not detectable in blood or cultures) unit it becomes more severe. That is why it is always important to ask a pt whether he or she has had any artificial implants. If the WBC is elevated (suspect infxn from artificial implants before digging for answers eleswhere).
