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implant restoration
of front teeth
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Before the introduction of implants, missing front teeth had to be
replaced by either fixed bridgework cemented onto the teeth, or partial dentures;
which clip onto the teeth, and exert pressure on the gum tissues as well as trapping food
particles. For many people who are missing most of their front teeth, partial
dentures were the only choice before the advent of implant technology.
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When replacing front teeth, specially designed narrow
implants can be placed, utilizing the same gentle surgical techniques.
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Implant care solves these problems by providing you with natural, fixed
replacement teeth; eliminating the need for a partial denture and sparing
neighboring teeth from being "ground down" to receive bridge anchor crowns.
In the case of replacing a partial denture, you also eliminate the partial
denture's plastic flange, which typically presses into the tissues underneath and inside
the lip. By the way, you do not need to place as many implants as there are teeth
missing. In many crown and bridge cases, you need only one implant for every 2
teeth. In fact, when supporting a denture, you may need as few as 2 for an entire jaw.
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Once the implants have integrated
(bonded) to your bone tissue, connectors, or "abutments" are attached to the
implants, and your final bridgework is attached.
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Creating new, natural, front teeth for a person who has had an accident, or has been
living with a partial denture or even a conventional bridge, is one of the most rewarding
reconstructions that I have been priviledged to provide throughout the years of providing
implant care. To witness someone seeing his or her new smile for the
first time is truly a wonderful experience. |
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Your final reconstruction gives you
new, natural teeth that feel as solid as your own.
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If you're interested in looking in to your possibilities for replacing
your front teeth with implant supported crowns or bridgework, feel free to give us a call
for your consultation. As always, if you are able to bring your own X-Rays, initial
consultation is complimentary. If you do need us to
take X-Rays for you, we will take as few as possible in order to provide you with an
informed recommendation for your implant care.
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Also, with the use of precision
designed "semi-rigid" connectors, implant supported crowns can be combined with
conventional bridgework to take the strain off of anchor teeth, and to avoid
"grinding down" adjacent unrestored teeth.
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