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Ten: The Drawbacks and Benefits of Dental Implants | 75 Dental implants aren’t nearly as invasive, or as painful, as some people think. The most notable drawback to dental implants is, simply, the healing time. However biology can’t be hurried! Once a dental implant is placed, the jawbone has to fuse to its surface, and the body must be allowed to heal in its own time. When this process is rushed, the pressure from chewing, and even from the tongue, can wiggle the implants loose – causing them to fail. However, with patience during healing time, as well as standard regular maintenance or the occa- sional check up after restoration, the long-term benefits of dental implants are well worth the wait. With dental implants you can improve: • Your appearance (dental implants look and feel like normal teeth) • Your speech, and your comfort • Your normal chewing ability (you can eat what you want!)