• Introduction
• Tissue and Bone Engineering in Surgery and Implant Surgery
• Why Implants?
• How many implants will I need?
• Do I have enough bone?
• Implant Supported Dentures
• All-on-4 Implants
• Implants for Front Teeth
• Newest Implant Technology
• Myths of Implants
• FAQs

Introduction

Not many years ago, when you lost permanent teeth you had essentially two replacement choices: partial or full removable dentures or fixed bridges. Dentures can fit poorly causing pain and difficulty chewing and speaking. Partial dentures may promote periodontal disease or damage to other teeth in the dental arch.

While bridges reside in your mouth all the time because they are fixed to adjacent teeth they can create other problems. Placement of bridges usually requires grinding down and capping adjacent teeth. This exposes otherwise healthy teeth to decay and gum disease and extra stress of supporting a replacement tooth. Although some bridges may be functional for many years, typically they last no more than seven to fifteen years.

A third alternative is replacement of missing teeth with dental implants. Dental implants can be used to provide support for the replacement of one tooth or all of an individual's teeth. After many years of research and clinical trials oral and maxillofacial surgeons can now provide this option. Implant supported teeth can be cemented, screw retained, or removable and can be made attractive, stable, and comfortable for almost any patient.

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