Dental Implants May Improve Sex Life

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We were forwarded this article last week, and though we may be a little late reporting on this, we think it’s too good to pass up. According to a study done in 2005, being fitted with dental implants can have a positive effect on your sex life.

"In a 2005 research report, Heydecke et al[1], compared the impact of social and sexual activities by 102 adults between the ages of 35-65 years, before and after being fitted with dental implants, against people fitted with conventional dentures only.

The research revealed that the subjects fitted with implant-retained dentures experienced a greater increase in comfort felt during kissing and sexual activity over a two month compared to those with normal dentures.

Patients reported that conventional dentures often became loose during activities such as kissing, eating and speaking, resulting in both embarrassment and discomfort. Of those participants who experienced loose dentures when kissing, more than 80% felt uneasy when kissing, and 70% felt uneasy when engaged in sexual relations."

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[1] The impact of conventional and implant supported protheses on social and sexual activities in edentulous adults. Guido Heydecke, Mark Thomason, James P Lund, Jocelyne S Feine; Journal of Dentistry 7 January 2005

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3 Responses to “ Dental Implants May Improve Sex Life ”

  • hochs June 13th, 2006

    Now I know what I need to tell my patients to get them started on treatment. Who can refuse implants after reading this?

  • Anonymous June 13th, 2006

    very funny

  • Dr P July 17th, 2006

    Actually, it’s not that funny: if you read the study in full you will see how reluctant edentulous patients are to engage in intimate behaviour - even kissing. Imagine what impact that has on your happiness and well-being.

    Everyone offering (or not offering) implants to edentulous patients should read Jocelyne Feine’s work. She is passionate about the quality of life and health benefits of implant supported overdentures and has done extensive studies on the subject.

    She has a great book offered through Quintessence, or you can search her name at pubmed.com

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