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Single
Tooth Replacement
Once
you learn about dental implants, you finally realize there is a
way to improve quality of life. Even if you have lost just one tooth
- whether it's a new situation or something you have lived with
for years - chances are you have never become fully accustomed to
losing such a vital part of yourself.
Now
you can start over! With titanium tooth roots your dentist can offer
replacement teeth that look, feel and function just like natural
teeth. Dental implants can be your doorway to renewed self-confidence
and peace of mind.
Dental
implants fuse with the jawbone to form a secure foundation for tooth
replacement. This concept for oral rehabilitation was developed
more than thirty-five years ago by a Swedish scientist and orthopedic
surgeon, Dr. Per-Ingvar Branemark. With his pioneering research,
Dr. Branemark opened the door to a lifetime of renewed comfort and
self-confidence for millions of individuals facing the frustration
and embarrassment of tooth loss.
What
Can One Tooth Can Restore?
A missing
single tooth surrounded by healthy teeth has unique demands. The
challenge is to replace your missing tooth for both function and
appearance, without harming your remaining teeth or gum tissue.
Appearance
- Besides good function, the ideal replacement must look like a
natural tooth, both to you and to others. The solutions possible
with a Nobel Biocare implant supported crown take advantage of the
best appearance possibilities available in dentistry.
Confidence
- The idea replacement for your missing tooth must also feel like
a natural tooth and be easy to keep clean. Knowing your tooth is
stable while eating and talking means a lot. You'll also be glad
your treatment didn't require grinding your remaining natural teeth.
Security
- The long term safety of single-tooth replacement is well established.
Your doctor will discuss with you a treatment plan for long term
results.
What
are the treatment steps?
The
first step is the placement of the titanium implant. The implant
will remain covered underneath the gum for approximately 3 to 6
months. During this time, the implant should fuse to the bone.
The
second step of the procedure involves uncovering the implant and
attaching a post. This completes the foundation on which your new
tooth will be placed. In some instances, your surgeon may decide
to place the post at the time of the initial surgery.
The
final step is the placement of your new tooth by your dentist. With
techniques that ensure optimal size, shape, color and fit, this
replacement tooth should blend with your remaining teeth.
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2002 Nobel Biocare USA
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