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There are various reasons for tooth loss:
Diseases such as caries and periodontitis
Accidents in sports or daily life
Congenitally missing teeth (teeth that never grew at all)
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When you lose one or more teeth, the bone that surrounded the root will no longer receive any stimulation from chewing, and therefore may shrink.
Bone loss is responsible for many of the problems encountered after tooth loss.
Possible consequences of tooth loss:
Difficulties with biting and chewing
Changes in facial appearance due to muscle tone reduction and jawbone deterioration
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Traditional methods
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Lost teeth can be replaced with traditional methods like bridges,
partial dentures or full dentures.
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Consequences of traditional methods:
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To support a bridge, the neighboring teeth must be compromised,
even if they are healthy
- The missing tooth root is not replaced
- With no stimulation of the jawbone, the bone may deteriorate
- With the deterioration of the jawbone, denture fit is gradually compromised
- Ill-fitting dentures can be painful and may cause problems with
eating and speaking
- Changes in esthetic appearancem
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Dental implants
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- are small screws that replace the tooth root to support tooth replacements
- consist of titanium, a metal that the body easily accepts
- are inserted into the jawbone
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After their placement in the jawbone, dental implants
- form a strong bond with the bone
- are in most cases firmly anchored in the bone after just six weeks
- provide a stable foundation for crowns, bridges or dentures
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Dental implants
- are the closest possible replacement to natural teeth
- provide a stable foundation for eating and smiling with confidence
- remove the need to compromise healthy teeth for a bridge
- can eliminate the pain caused by ill-fitting dentures
- help to preserve the jawbone
- can help to maintain the shape of the face
- have been scientifically tested and documented for over 30 years
- have a long term success rate of over 95%, as shown in clinical studies
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Dental Implants have 3 treatment methods |
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- Several teeth |
- All teeth |
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Treatment sequence |
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Treatment planning
2. Implant placement
3. Crown placement
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