| Services -
Implant Dentistry: Single Tooth Missing |
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| Benefits
of an all-ceramic crown on implant |
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| When both the tooth and
root are damaged, the best permanent replacement is
a dental implant in conjunction with a ceramic
crown. This solution both looks and functions just
like a natural tooth. |
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| In this case, a so-called
one-piece implant is used. This means that all
components are installed as a single unit, resulting
in immediately full functioning teeth, shorter
treatment time and minimized pain. |
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| · Immediately
functioning teeth |
| · Excellent
esthetic result |
| · Life long,
stable solution |
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| Treatment: |
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| This procedure normally
includes four visits to the dentist. You should
expect to be able to work the day after having the
implant installed. |
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COURSE OF TREATMENT |
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INSTALLING THE NEW TOOTH – STEP-BY-STEP |
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| The course of treatment
described here is one of several options available.
Consult your dentist to find out what the best
solution is for you, given your specific condition. |
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1. Before the procedure |
| 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. Installing the
implant |
| 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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| ALTERNATIVES TO
ALL-CERAMIC CROWN ON IMPLANT |
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| Tooth-supported
fixed bridge |
| A traditional bridge
involves grinding down adjacent teeth to support the
bridge. It is a stable solution with good esthetics
and function that is fairly easy to install.
However, this alternative has two main
disadvantages: continuous bone resorbpion in the
edentulous area, and sacrificing healthy teeth on
behalf of the bridge. |
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| Removable partial
denture |
| This is not a permanent
alternative to a lost tooth. It is unstable and
loosely attached, which affects both function and
comfort. A removable partial denture is made of
plastic – a material that can't create the same
esthetic result as a ceramic crown. The benefits are
few but do exist: adjacent teeth aren't affected. It
is easily and quickly installed and relatively
cheap. |
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| Resin-bonded
bridge |
| This alternative has some
clear advantages: it is quickly installed, functions
well and, since it is made of ceramic, it gives a
high esthetic result. Moreover, natural healthy
teeth aren't affected. But it is not very permanent.
The resin-bonded bridge will eventually come off –
probably after just a couple of years – and will
then have to be reinstalled. |
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