Dental
Implants
There are many
ways to use implants as anchorage for replacement teeth, as well as for lost
gums or jawbone. Just a few of these will be illustrated on this page.
Replacing a Single Missing Front Teeth using a Dental
Implant
Thorough planning and skilled implant insertion
of one implant to replace a single missing tooth avoids the need to modify, or
otherwise treat, natural teeth on either side of the lost tooth.
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A single implant has
fused to the jaw bone. A special part is attached to it, and a natural
appearing crown (or cap) is made. |
The implant is light gray, while
the part which will soon join it to the crown is white in this x-ray
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After placing the crown,
it is hard to tell it apart from the other teeth. Blending naturally into
its surroundings, the new tooth looks and functions like its natural neighbors. |
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Implant retained restorations have a natural appearance.
To better demonstrate a few of the many types of implant restorations,
illustrations are shown below. When viewing them, imagine seeing the lower
jaw without having the lips, cheeks, or tongue in the way.
Dental implants as a foundation for
bridgework that's fixed in place.
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After healing is
completed, special attachments are placed for immediate connection to artificial
teeth |
Fixed bridgework is then
anchored on the implants, providing natural function and appearance. |
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All lower teeth have been
lost, also some gum and jaw bone. |
A small gold bar is
locked on the implants. A specially modified denture clips firmly onto the
bar, to stop the denture from moving. |
Implants as the foundation for
replacing all the teeth in one jaw
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All lower teeth have been
lost, also some gum and jaw bone. |
The final bridge is
locked onto the underlying implants. It solidly replaces missing teeth and
lost gums for a natural appearance - and real chewing power. |
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Dr. Fox uses state-of-the-art methods and the premier implant
system with a proven decades long track record of clinical success (Nobel Biocare
implant systems). This system enables the doctor to treat a wide variety
of clinical problems and is guaranteed against component failure by the
manufacturer for 10 years after implant installation. Dr. Fox is also trained
in and has successfully treated patients
using other implant systems. The doctor's advanced training
and expertise help assure your implant care will be comfortable and
expertly done. |
The
Nobel Biocare system was formerly know as the Branemark system |
Links for Further Information
Implant
Restorations look & feel like your own teeth
General
Information
on Dental Implants
Colored
illustrations courtesy of Nobel Biocare. |
