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T he concept of dental implantology
is the replacement of missing teeth by placing an artificial
(titanium) root in the jaw bone where the teeth had been, and
securing a crown or denture using this implant as a
foundation.After an
implant is placed in the jaw bone, it will integrate with the
bone over several months through a process called “osseointegration”.
A structure called the abutment is secured onto the implant
and the dental prosthesis such as a crown is then placed over
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After
decades of research and clinical success, dental implants are
becoming the number one choice for tooth replacement therapy.
HOW
DENTAL IMPLANTS WORKS
WHAT IMPLANTS CAN
DO FOR YOU
Single Tooth
Replacement
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[1] Missing lower right molar
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[2] Implant and abutment in place
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[3]
After restoration with implant supported crown
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Multiple Teeth
Replacement
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[1]
Missing teeth on upper right
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[4] X-ray
of implant supported bridge
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[3]
4-unit implant supported bridge
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Implant
Supported Partial Denture
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[1] Multiple teeth missing in
upper jaw
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[4] Upper partial denture
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[3] Crowns in place to support
partial denture
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Implant
Supported Full Denture
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4 implants and abutments in place
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[4] Lower full denture with
articulating paper marks in place
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[3] Retention caps in lower full
denture
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BENEFITS OF
DENTAL IMPLANTS
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Eat
Better
Dentures can only deliver a small fraction of the biting force
of natural teeth. With dental implants, patients can bite with
forces close to that of natural teeth. Better chewing efficiency
results in better digestion leading to improved health of
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Speak
Better
One fear which denture wearers have is that of their dentures
popping out of their mouths when they speak. Implant supported
prostheses are retained firmly to the jaw, allowing patients to
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Look
Better
Implant supported crowns and bridges can be made to look very
natural, affording excellent aesthetics and this greatly
enhances the patient’s smile.
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Feel
Better
Implant supported dentures can be fabricated with reduced
extensions, so that patients feel less bulk in their mouths
while wearing their protheses. With dental implants you won’t
have your dentures slipping and sliding in your mouth again. |
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