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| What are Dental Implants? |
| Dental Implants are one of the best ways to replace a single missing tooth, several teeth or to provide support for a loose fitting denure. A dental implant replaces the root structure of a missing tooth. Dental implants are made of titanium alloys which are accepted well by the body. The materials used to construct the dental implant are inert and accepted well by the body. |
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| Advantages of Dental Implants |
There are many advantages to using implants to restore a tooth. Once placed successfully implants usually last a lifetime. The restoration usually does not ever need replacement so this is also an advantage. The implant treatment provides improvement in function as well as aesthetics. This will allow you to eat and speak freely giving you more confidence and self esteem in social situations which you would normally feel uncomfortable or even embarrassed. It may sometimes be a long process, requiring several appointments but the end result justifies the time and money invested.
Dental implants can provide a secure fit and retention to dentures.
Dental implant restorations are usually fixed ( non-removable) while the alternative may be a removable denture. Increased ability to bite as compared to conventional dentures. Implants feel and look more natural than other restorative options.
Disadvantages of Dental implants.
The treatment can be time consuming and requires multiple appointments. If the restoration requires to be replaced or repaired, the cost can be higher than conventional restorations.
Am I a Candidate for Dental Implants?
Potential implant patients can schedule an implant consultation. During the consultation the doctor will assess your implant needs, restorative options and pricing. This can be done for anyone thinking of having implants or already has the implant placed and would like it restored.
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| Dental Implant Procedure |
The surgery entails placing the implant and a healing cap. After the implant site heals, normally 2-4 months, you will return to have the measuments or impession taken for the implant abutment and crown.
The implant abutment is a piece that connects the implant to the crown. It usually screws into the implant. It is seen in the picture below. The abutment is then covered by the implant crown. The implant crown can be cemented or screwed onto the implant abutment.
Then an implant crown is created and placed on the implant, which looks and feels like the natural tooth! Implants can be used to support various types of dental restorations, for example single crowns, dental bridge or dentures.
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| Dental Implant Gallery |
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| Implants placed at location of missing canine teeth. |
Implant abutments placed
onto implants. |
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| Implant Crowns completed and cemented in place. |
Implant Crowns completed and cemented in place. |
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| Cost of Dental Implants |
The cost of dental implants varys by material and type. Dental implants are one of the more expensive treatments but the most long lasting. Dental implants have a higher cost then other means of tooth replacement but their advantages usually worth it. When adding cost of replacement of conventional dentistry over the years when compared to the one time price of implants, implants are comparable in the long term.
Please visit our dental office in Park Ridge near Chicago for Dental Implants treatment. Call your Park Ridge dentist at 847-696-1919 to schedule a consultation today |
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