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What are Dental Implants?
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Implants have been used successfully for many years. The Implant is
an artifical tooth root to be places in the jaw by an Implantologist
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What are Dental Implants Used For?
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are two basic uses for Dental Implants:
1 As an artificial root for a single tooth replacement.
2 As anchors for a fixed or removable prosthesis to replace multiple
teeth.
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the exception of your natural teeth, nothing looks more natural
than an implant. One important benefit of implants is that they
slow the shrinking of bone and gum tissue from the area of the missing
tooth, thus preventing premature aging.
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How Are Dental Implants Placed?
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Step one:
The gum is gently folded back and a space is prepared for the
implant to be placed.
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Step two:
The dental implant is put into place.
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Step three:
A temporary cap is placed on the implant and the gum tissue
is repositioned around the implant. The implant is left alone for
several months so the bone can attach to the implant and create
a secure anchor.
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Step one:
After the implant has had a chance to attach to the bone tissue,
the temporary cap is removed from the anchor and a post is attached
to the anchor.
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Step two:
The implant is now ready for a prosthesis. An impression is
taken of the implant and the appropriate prosthesis (crown, bridge
or overdenture) is made.
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Step three:
The prosthesis is then attached to the implant.
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