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<b>What are dental implants?</b></font><div id="container">
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While the <strong>
placement of dental
implants was
attempted for many
decades in the
twentieth century</strong>,
it was not untilthe
1950's that
discoveries were
made that laid the
foundation for
modern
reconstructive
surgery. </font></p>
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Professor Per-Ingvar
Branemark was
perhaps the most
important figure in
the advancement of
implant dentistry.
His significant
breakthrough, in the
1950's, was the
discovery that bone
can integrate with
titanium components.
That is, living bone
could become so
fused with the
titanium oxide layer
of an implant that
the two could not be
separated without
fracture. This
process, whereby
nature allows the
attachment of bone
cells to the
titanium surface
became known as "osseointegration."</font></p>
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As a result of
studying the
osseointegration
process, scientists
developed <strong>
dental implants,
which are simply
small titanium
cylinders placed
into the jawbone to
support replacement
teeth.</strong>
These titanium
implants fuse with
your bone and
provide a permanent
anchorage for a
prosthetic
reconstruction which
looks and feels like
a natural tooth.
Worldwide more than
800,000 patients
have been treated
since 1965 with
<strong>dental
implant
reconstructions</strong>.</font>
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<strong>What are the benefits of
Dental Implants?</strong></font></p>
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<strong>
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Dental Implants
Eliminate Pain and
Discomfort</font></strong><font size="2"><br>
Aside from dental
implants, one of the
other methods of
replacing missing
teeth is thru the
placement of
removable full or
partial dentures.
However, since
dentures sit on top
of the jawbone and
gums, continuous
shrinkage of the jaw
bone alters the fit
of the denture,
resulting in
slipping or rocking
of the dentures.
Exposed nerves and
irritation of the
gum tissue may add
to the discomfort.
Dental implants
eliminate the pain
and discomfort of
removable full or
partial dentures.
Dental Implant
supported
replacement teeth
are like natural
teeth because they
are anchored
securely to your
jawbone. Gum
irritation and the
pain of exposed
nerves associated
with conventional
full or partial
dentures are
eliminated.</font></font></p>
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<strong>Prevent Bone
Loss</strong><br>
As a result of
losing one or more
teeth, you
inevitably lose mass
in your jaw. This
affects the overall
skeletal structure
of your face which
not only changes
your profile, but
also may result in
thin lips, drooping
muscles, jowls or
witch's chin.
Spreading bone loss
in the jaw affects
the gums and ridges
in your mouth, as
well as the muscles
and nerves in and
around the mouth.
Dental implants
prevent bone loss,
because implants
halt and even
reverse the bone
loss that results
from losing teeth.
Complete denture
wearers on the other
hand become aware of
jawbone loss as
their dentures
become loose. People
who lose one tooth,
which is replaced by
a bridge, may even
be unaware that the
jaw bone is
dissolving. </font>
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It is as if <strong>
dental implants
"trick" the bone
into thinking there
is still a tooth
present.</strong> By
transmitting the
natural forces of
chewing to the jaw,
dental implants
increase bone
density. Dental
implants have been
proven not only to
stop bone loss, but
in some cases
actually to reverse
bone loss and
restore the health
of the jaw. By
preventing the loss
of the bony
structure of the
jaws and face they
prevent facial
collapse. This
preserves your
youthful appearance.
No one will ever
know that you have a
replacement tooth.
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<strong>
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Improve the Quality
of Your Life<br>
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<font size="2">One
of the most
important benefits
of dental implants
is that they greatly
improve the quality
of your life. </font>
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Speaking<br>
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When replacing
missing teeth
with dentures,
the teeth can
slip and slide
around the
mouth. The
facial muscles
become tense in
an attempt to
hold the teeth
in place. This
often results in
mumbling,
slurred speech
or clicking
noises. Dental
implants allow
you to speak
with confidence
in a relaxed and
natural tone.
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Conveniance<br>
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Dental implants
can eliminate
the numerous
embarrassing
inconveniences
of removable
partial and full
dentures. You
will eliminate
the use of gooey
denture
adhesives that
must be
re-applied
throughout the
day. You will no
longer need to
cover your mouth
when you laugh
or smile, for
fear that your
teeth will pop
out or fall
down. <br>
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Eating<br>
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Dental implants
restore chewing
efficiency
comparable to
that of natural
teeth.
Therefore,
patients with
dental implants
can eat a wide
range of food
items with less
difficulty, and
experienced less
impact on daily
life than
patients with
dentures. In
addition, a full
upper denture
covers the
palate of the
mouth and
reduces the
ability to taste
foods. With
dental implants,
you can have the
palate removed
from your upper
denture so you
can taste and
enjoy your food.
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<em>
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Improved
Appearance <br>
</font></em>
<font size="2">
<strong>Since
dental implants
look, feel and
function like
natural teeth,
you will have a
new set of teeth
or a new tooth
that will
greatly improve
the cosmetic
appearance of
your smile.</strong></font></font></li>
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<strong>Who is a candidate for
Dental Implants?</strong></font></p>
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In general, anyone
missing at least one
tooth and healthy
enough to undergo
routine dental
treatment, including
tooth extraction, is
probably able to
undergo dental
implant treatment.
There are some
medical conditions
that warrant special
consideration before
placing dental
implants. Certain
chronic diseases,
heavy smoking or
alcohol abuse may
contraindicate
dental implant
treatment. </font>
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If you already wear
dentures but are
psychologically
uncomfortable with
them (e.g. You lack
confidence due to
the appearance or
poor fit of your
false teeth) or find
them physically
diffcult (e.g. You
cannot taste food
properly due to the
dentures), you
should consider
implants. You are
never too old to get
dental implants.
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<font size="2" face="Trebuchet MS">
There are two things
to keep in mind,
however, when
considering dental
implants. First,
they may not be
covered by your
dental insurance,
although that is
currently changing.
Second, <strong>you
will need to have
the patience to wait
three to eighteen
months for the
entire dental
implant process to
be completed,</strong>
depending on the
type of restoration
that will best serve
your needs. </font>
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<strong>What is the
procedure for Dental
Implants?</strong></font></p>
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The
first
step in
the
decision
for
dental
implants
is to
make an
appointment
with a
qualified
dentist
for an
evaluation.
He/She
will
examine
your
mouth
and
teeth
and take
a
thorough
medical
and
dental
history.
You'll
receive
X-rays
and
possibly
a CT
scan,
which
will
give the
dentist
a good
idea of
your
bone
density
and the
shape of
your
jaw.
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Dental
implants
are
usually
completed
in two
phases:</font></strong><font size="2">
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<strong>
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Phase 1
is the
actual
dental
implant
placement</font></strong><font size="2">,
a
process
generally
performed
in the
office
with
local
sedation
or light
sedation
to help
make the
patient
more
comfortable.
Using
precise,
gentle
surgical
techniques,
the
implants
are
placed
into the
jawbone
for 3 to
6 months
while
osseointegration
(bonding
to bone)
takes
place.
This
helps
ensure a
strong,
solid
foundation
for
replacement
teeth.
During
this
time,
temporary
bridges
or
dentures
may be
used to
minimize
any
cosmetic
or
chewing
inconvenience.</font></font></p>
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<strong>
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Phase 2
involves
creating
and
attaching
the new
tooth or
teeth to
the
anchored
dental
implant(s)
in your
jaw.</font></strong><font size="2">
Dental
implants
can
replace
a single
tooth,
several
teeth or
complete
dentures.
Your
dentist
can
recommend
the best
choice
for you.</font></font></p>
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<p align="left"><font size="2" face="Trebuchet MS">Recently, an alternative to the two-step method has been developed that allows you to have the dental implant installed in one whole piece in one single session at your dentist. This new method has simplified the dental implant procedure a lot, both for patients and dentists.</font></p>
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<p align="left"><font size="2" face="Trebuchet MS">The procedure is chosen depends on several factors, such as the patient’s dental health, the number of teeth involved and which teeth are replaced. <strong>These factors will also determine the total number of visits to the dentist throughout the dental implant procedure and treatment period.</strong> </font></p>
<p align="left"><b><font face="Trebuchet MS">How long do Dental Implants last?</font></b></p>
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<p align="left"><font size="2" face="Trebuchet MS">Two of the major questions that people ask when it comes to dental implants is, "What is the long-term success rate?" and "How long will they last?". </font></p>
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<p align="left"><font size="2" face="Trebuchet MS">The simply answer to the long-term success rate of dental implants are that dental implants can fail, but fortunately very infrequently. Failure rates vary depending on the site in the mouth, whether they are placed into natural or grafted bone and whether the patient smokes. <b>The overall success rates in natural bone is 95%, though this falls to between 85 and 90% in grafted bone.</b> If a patient smokes it has been shown that they are statistically two and a half times more likely to have an implant fail than a non-smoker. </font></p>
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<p align="left"><font size="2" face="Trebuchet MS">As to the longevity of dental implants, honestly at the present time we cannot answer this question. <b>At the moment we can only say that the first patient who had dental implants placed in 1965 still has his original implants in function today.</b> </font></p>
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<p align="left"><font size="2" face="Trebuchet MS">With that being said, undoubtedly, the best steps to take avoid encountering ailing or failing dental implants are to <b>maintain meticulous oral hygiene</b>, and evaluate the dental implant both clinically and radiographically at <b>frequent recall visits with your dentist.</b></font></p>
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