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Dental Implant Presentation

To provide you with a better understanding of dental implants, we have provided the following multimedia presentation. Many common questions pertaining to dental implants are discussed.

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Dental Implants - Replacing Several Teeth

When more than one tooth is missing, there are three common treatment options: the traditional tooth-supported bridge, a removable partial denture and an implant-supported bridge. In this situation the benefits of implant-supported teeth are even more obvious.

A removable prosthesis, such as a partial denture, actually accelerates the bone resorption process, resulting in more rapid bone deterioration. In addition, the hooks which hold the partial denture in place put extreme pressure on the natural teeth they hook onto, loosening them. Most patients with partial dentures state that they are uncomfortable and that they rarely wear them.

Advantages of replacing multiple missing teeth with implant-supported bridges:

They look feel and function like natural teeth.
They are much more comfortable and stable than partial dentures.
Natural biting and chewing capacity is restored.
They virtually stop the bone resorption process (deterioration).
The integrity of the facial structures is maintained.
Adjacent natural teeth are not compromised (ground down to pegs or loosened).

Procedure

Implants, which look like screws or cylinders, are placed into your jaw. Over the next two to six months, the implants and the bone are allowed to bond together to form anchors. During this time, a temporary teeth replacement option can be worn over the implant sites.

Finally, replacement teeth, or bridges will be created by your dentist and attached to the implants. After a short time, you will experience restored confidence in your smile and your ability to chew and speak. For additional information, visit www.Nobelsmile.com.

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