Information on Implants

Are Dental Implants For You?

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When you have missing teeth, and desire a permanent replacement for the lost teeth, dental implants are the best solution. Dental implants are titanium metal ‘screws’ or replacements for tooth roots. They are meant to give support to dental prosthesis such as crowns, dental bridges and even dentures. Titanium is mostly the choice of material…

Dental Implants: From Insertion to Aftercare

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Dental implants are posts that replicates your own tooth root. These implants are made to replace the root of a tooth, and an artificial tooth will be attached to the post. How are dental implants placed? When the exact position of the implant is determined, the cosmetic will drill an initial pilot hole into the…

What is a Dental Implant Abutment?

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First we need to start with the dental implant and understand what that is. A dental implant is one of several ways to give you teeth you don’t have. It’s basically a false tooth root, placed in your jaw bone to hold a permanent tooth or bridge. The abutment Attached to that implant is a…

Types of Dental Implants

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There are 3 types of dental implants – yet all of them are made from titanium. The titanium of dental implants is not only very successful at osseointegration (fusing with living bone), but also is a strong, corrosion-resistant metal with the highest strength-to-weight ratio.  Additional benefits of titanium include: Strength Light in weight Non-magnetic Poor…

Dental Implants Frequently Asked Questions

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The decision to have dental implants inserted is such a personal one and it can be difficult.  So, when the decision is finally made, an individual usually wants to make an appointment and have it done-immediately- as in right NOW! However, before running to have the implants inserted, there is some research to be done…

Postoperative Instructions for Implants

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The second stage of implants cannot be implemented until the gum, jawbone and operative site is healed.  So, following guidelines to hasten the healing process will be a way to hasten the completion of the implant procedure. Mouth rinses devoid of alcoholic content should be used from the first day of surgery and used often,…

Dental Implants vs. Bridges

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When you think of Grandma, quite often a picture of her teeth in a glass of water humorously comes to mind.  This is natural.  For the majority of the population, bridges were the main method of restoring teeth- a tried and true technique for compensating for a lost tooth by dental crowns on bridges anchored…

Are You a Candidate for Dental Implants?

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Before considering a consultation with your dental implant specialist, take a good look at yourself, your health and your habits. Are you in good health?  If you have diabetes is it under control?  How about hypertension?  Having diabetes, high blood pressure, immunosuppressive disorders, and cardiovascular problems may cause constricted blood vessels leading to decrease blood…

Dental Implants South Africa

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South Africa is one of the forefront countries chosen by patients for dental implant surgery. With many well-qualified dental implant specialists to choose from around the country, Dental Implants South Africa is all about state-of-the-art surgical precision equipment and materials teamed with qualified specialists. Dental Implants South Africa: Qualifications The qualifications for a dentist who…

Dental Implants Before and After

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This article will talk about Dental Implants Before and After the procedure. The dental implants procedure that replaces missing tooth (or teeth) is normally done in several stages. The entire process can take anywhere from 3-6 months in some cases it may take longer. This sounds like a daunting thought, but the healing process is…