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The best type of
implant is an endosteal implant, which is similar in shape to the
root of the natural tooth. These implants serve as a replacement for the
roots of missing teeth and are placed directly into the jaw bone. This
process actually integrates the jaw bone into the implant during the healing
phase, producing a very strong foundation.
Implant Surgery
- The placement of endosteal dental implant requires two different
surgical procedures. First, the implants or "fixtures", are
placed in the bone. In the second surgery, which takes place after osteointegration
is complete, the submerged implants are solidly anchored in the bone,
the fixtures are uncovered and special posts (abutments) are attached
to the implants. These abutments project above the gum line into the mouth,
and the final artificial teeth fit onto them.
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Implant
Surgery
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Making your new
teeth - When your gum tissues have completely healed after the second
surgery, you are ready to begin fabrication of your new prosthesis. We
will make impressions of your mouth, and bite registrations that record
the way your jaws fit together, then the impressions are used to make
models of your jaws and any remaining teeth. Your artificial teeth will
be made based on these models. Your artificial teeth ("restorations"
or "prosthesis") will be either removable, fixed, or a combination
of both. A removable prosthesis is similar to a conventional denture but
it is very stable. A fixed prosthesis can replace one tooth, several teeth,
or even all your teeth. The artificial teeth are screwed into the abutments
or cemented onto them, and held firmly in place.
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Making
Teeth
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Candidates for dental
implants need to have healthy gums and adequate bone to support the implant.
To maintain the implants, patients must be in overall good health and
committed to keeping their new smile healthy .A
thorough evaluation will help determine whether you are a good
candidate for dental implants. Ask us whether implants are an option for
restoring your smile.
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The
final result - restoring your smile!
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