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1.
Examination and Planning
The dentist makes a
first examination and takes one or more x-rays of the area to
prepare for the procedure. |
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2. Placing Dental
Implants
The implant is
installed. At this time, a temporary tooth is provided that allows
you eat and function like normal almost immediately. The
implant will need a few months to integrate with the jawbone before
the next step is taken. |
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3. Attaching the new
crown
The final step is the
placement of the permanent ceramic tooth. The new tooth is installed
for life. No additional treatment is needed. |
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4. End
result
You should expect the
new tooth to fit and function just like a natural tooth. Do your
usual dental hygiene to keep the tooth and gum around it clean and
healthy. |
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1. Implant
2. Abutment
3. Crown | |
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Advantages & Disadvantages of Dental
Implants |
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Advantages
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People are now living
longer lives than ever before. Therefore, it would seem prudent to
seek a quality dental replacement that is going to last you for the
rest of your life. While dentures and removable bridges are usually
loose and unstable, dental implants are both natural looking and
extremely functional. Dental implants will look and feel much better
than any kind of removable bridges. They will also offer the same
biting force as any kind of fixed bridges. Single tooth implants are
strong, require less care and will look and feel just like natural
teeth. There is no longer any reason to be embarrassed by a missing
tooth. With modern dentistry techniques it is possible for everyone
to have a beautiful smile. |
Disadvantages
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Dental implants are a
major investment and not without risk. The extensive use of implants
can cost tens of thousands of dollars to achieve the best results.
If you require a number of dental implants the procedure can be very
time consuming. The placement of dental implant is a very
complicated surgical procedure and we cannot stress the importance
of seeking out a well credited cosmetic dentist that you personally,
are comfortable with. For some people there can be varying degrees
of discomfort or pain but this usually subsides in a couple of days.
As with many other types of surgery, bruising and minor swelling may
also develop shortly after the procedure. The implant itself will
last you a lifetime but the crown (false tooth placed on top) will
need to be replaced in ten to fifteen years. |
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Before
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