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How you feel about yourself affects your relationships, your confidence,

and your overall well being. Making the decision for dental implants

may be revealed in your answers to the following questions.

Do you feel that tooth loss has affected your

appearance, food choices, personal life, physical

comfort, professional life, self confidence, enjoyment

of food or oral health? Given the opportunity, what

would you improve about your speech, appearance,

comfort, chewing, or taste?

1. Are you embarrassed by the appearance of your teeth when you smile?

2. Do you have retained primary teeth or teeth that have been missing since birth?

3. Are you satisfied with the condition of your teeth?

4. Do you experience discomfort of inconvenience due to removable partials or dentures?

5. If you wear removable dentures, do you find that you have a tendency to gag?

6. Are you satisfied with your ability to eat?

7. Do you suffer from pain related to your teeth?

8. Do you overcoof foods to facilitate chewing?

9. Do you have teeth that appear to be loosening?

Over half of today’s population is affected by the loss of one or

more teeth. Appearances and social activities are so much a part

of our lifestyle, that tooth loss may be a deep personal issue. With

the latest advance in dentistry, we have the opportunity to improve

your self image, along with your comfort smile and food choices.

Because of dental implants, thousands of people are enjoying

foods they have not tasted in a long time.

Following any tooth loss, loss of the underlying bone also occurs.

As bone reduction occurs, problems associated with a lack of support

can lead to denture discomfort, mobility and lack of retention. With con-

tinued loss of bone from the upper and lower jaws, this can effect

the appearance of the overlying facial soft tissue, giving the patient

an appearance of aging.

The problems associated with missing teeth are embarrassment,

inconvenient adhesives, difficulty eating, decreased self-esteem,

pain, difficulty speaking, gagging and bone loss.

Dental implants may sometimes have a higher initial cost, but when you

compare it to the ongoing expense of other treatment options, most

people would agree that the initial cost is more than worth it. Your time

is valuable and with other treatments, there are adjustments, special

cleanings and replacements for partials, dentures and bridges. With

dental implants, after your initial treatment, you are able to get back into

a normal routine for oral hygiene.

Better health, higher self confidence, improved quality of life and

enhanced appearance are all reasons that dental implants are now

recognized as the standard of care for tooth replacement. Your dentist

will be able to discuss all options that are available to you.

Natural tooth Implant

Crown

Gingiva Abutment

Dental root

Alveolar bone

Artificial crown

Artificial root

Dental implants provide a foundation of support in the mouth for

artificial teeth, helping to eliminate any embarrassment associated

with removable teeth. More importantly, implants improve the ability

to chew and speak.

Implants are beneficial in providing you with increased chewing

function and taste, preservation of remaining natural teeth, increased

comfort, improved self-esteem. They can eliminate full or partial dentures,

ensure tooth stability, reduce bone loss, eliminate adhesives and foster

better gum health with adjacent teeth.

Implant

Implant

Denture

Denture

Bridge

Bridge

Surgicalprocedure

Aesthetic

Use

Damage

Treatment time

Price

Place the dental implant into the bone

Take an impression of the fully edentulous gingiva to fabricate the denture

Trim the adjacent natural teeth to support the pros-thesis.

Feels and looks like natural tooth

May cause some wrinkles on the face

Poor aesthetic caused by gold or silver color prosthesis

Permanent usage may be possible with good oral hygiene

Needs replacement oradjustment within 3 to 4 years

Needs replacement or adjustment within 5 to 10 years

Implant replacement only required on missing tooth

Bone resorption Adjacent natural tooth of the bridge will be dam-aged

3 to 6 months Short treatment Short treatment

Higher initial cost for the medical procedure but it is good value over long term.

Initial cost for medical procedure is less costly but will incur additional cost in over time.

Initial cost for medical procedure is less costly but will incur additional cost in over time.

Q.Who Benefits from Implant?

No matter who the patient, implants can help. Health not age is

usually the determining factor for prospective patients. Patients

may be young adults with congenitally missing teeth and premature

tooth loss, accident victims, denture users or adults who suffer the

embarrassment and inconvenience caused by removable teeth.

Q.How Successful are Implants?

Some patients have had their implants for over 30 years. The success

of an implant depends on the general state of health, oral hygiene,

and the follow-up with both your professional doctor and at home.

Implants fail for the same reasons as natural teeth, in most cases poor

hygiene.

Q.What is the Risk of Infection or Rejection?

Implants are made from a biocompatible material, our bodies do not

consider this material foreign, so therefore no rejection occurs. They

are also made with metals such as titanium so there is no likelihood of

causing an antigen-antibody response, which is a rejection similar to

that which sometimes occurs with a heart transplant.

The risk of infection occurring around a healed implant is the same as

for natural teeth. That is why it is important that you always practice

good oral hygiene to keep the tissues healthy.

Q.How do Dental Implants Work?

Implants are made with materials well accepted by the body. There

is a natural mechanical bond between your bone and dental implants.

Your dental professional will build on top of the implant to create your

replacement tooth or teeth.

Q.Are Dental Implants Difficult to care for?

Dental Implants are a long lasting solution for tooth loss and are

cared for with brushing and flossing just like your natural teeth.

Q.Are Dental Implants Expensive?

Dental Implants are an investment in your oral and physical health.

Your restorative dentist or surgeon will go over your treatment options

and the fees.

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