Disadvantages of Each Alternative

Continuing with our example, what are the disadvantages related to placing an implant-supported single crown?

• Surgical placement of the implant is required, which may or may not be painful.
• There is the possibility of negative events occurring during and after the surgery.
• The procedure is expensive, and there are some surgical risks involved.
• There is a four-to-six-month osseointegration period required for some implants before the crown can be placed, during which time the patient wears some type of provisional restoration.

 

The disadvantages of all of the other treatment possibilities must also be explained to the patient.