Informed Consent for Dental Implants
Diagnosis: After careful oral examination and study of my dental condition, my dentist has advised me that my missing tooth/teeth may be replaced with artificial teeth supported by an implant.
Recommended Treatment: In order to treat my condition, my dentist recommended the use of root form dental implants. I understand that the procedure for dental implants involves placing implants into the jaw bone. This procedure has a surgical phase followed by a prosthetic phase.
Surgical Phase: I understand that sedation may be utilized and that local anesthetic will be administered to me as a part of the treatment. My gum tissue will be opened to expose the bone. Implants will be placed by tapping or threading them into holes that have been drilled into my jawbone. The implants will have to be snugly fitted and held tightly in place during the healing phase.
I further understand that if clinical conditions turn out to be unfavorable for the use of this implant system or prevent the placement of implants, my dentist will make a professional judgement on the management of the situation. The procedure may involve supplemental bone grafts or other types of grafts to build up the ridge of my jaw and thereby to assist in the placement, closure and security of my implants.
For implants requiring a second surgical procedure, the overlying tissues will be opened at the appropriate time, and the stability of the implant will be verified. If the implant appears satisfactory, an attachment will be connected to the implant. Plans and procedures to create an implant prosthetic appliance can then begin.