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Restoring
Naturally Beautiful, Confident Smiles
If you have experienced tooth loss,
you are not alone.
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| According to the American Dental Association, more than 20 million
people in the United States are missing all of their natural teeth,
and more than 100 million are missing from 11 to 15 teeth. In 1997,
dental professionals performed more than 500,000 dental implants
worldwide.
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Dental Implants offer a permanent solution to missing teeth.
For over 30 years, dental implants have brought naturally beautiful,
confident smiles to patients. A dental implant is a small titanium
screw or cylinder which is surgically placed in the upper or lower
jawbone. The implant replaces the root of the missing tooth, providing
an anchor for your new tooth/teeth.
Many patients choose dental implants over other procedures, because
the result is a natural appearance which is permanent.
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The Permanent Solution
Dental implants offer solutions for all types of tooth replacement. |
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Single Tooth and
Multiple Tooth Replacement
Because dental implants replace the tooth root and serve as
an anchor, your new tooth/teeth are secured directly on the
implant. This treatment allows teeth to be restored naturally,
without harming or involving your surrounding teeth.
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Implant Supported Dentures
Dental implants can also be placed to permanently anchor and
support partial or full dentures, eliminating the need for
dental adhesives. Enjoy having the confidence to eat the foods
you previously avoided.
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| Small metal posts are connected to the implant, allowing the
replacement tooth to be permanently secured with dental cement
or a small screw. |
Dentures can be supported with either a bar/clip or ball socket
attachment for removal, allowing for regular cleaning. |
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Traditional Forms of Treatment |
Other Options Damage
Healthy Teeth
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Other Otions are
Uncomfortable |
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| Other options, such as traditional crown and bridge procedures,
may involve cutting down healthy adjacent teeth to anchor the restoration. |
Appliances that require adhesives may be uncomfortable and may
slip while talking or eating. Some foods must be permanently eliminated
from your diet. In addition, metal clasps may be visible, resulting
in poor esthetics. |
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