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Dental Implants
Implants are the modern way to replace missing teeth. The implant, which is made of titanium, is fitted in bone where the tooth root would normally be. When fully integrated to the bone, a post (or abutment) is attached to the implant and a crown, bridge or denture is then placed over the abutment to replace the missing tooth or teeth.
The big advantage of a single tooth implant is that it can replace the tooth without interfering with teeth on either side unlike a bridge
If multiple teeth are missing implants can be used to support multiple implant crowns or fixed bridges to avoid having to have removable dentures.
For full denture wearers, retention is often a big problem as bone support recedes. Even the best fitting dentures can feel loose. A full upper denture also requires a large area over the palate to obtain suction which can interfere with taste and the enjoyment of food. Implant supported dentures on the other hand are firmly clipped in and do not require the palate to be covered for suction.
Implants are one of the most successful long term dental treatments available with only a 3% failure rate over a 10 year period (non-smokers). Increasingly they are replacing less reliable procedures such as root treatment or tooth retained bridge work.
Dental Implants - before and after treatment
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