An Up-Close Look at Dental Implants

AN UP-CLOSE LOOK AT DENTAL IMPLANTS ABOUT DENTAL IMPLANTS Has good oral health Is in good general health THE IDEAL DENTAL IMPLANT CANDIDATE: Has an adequate amount of jaw bone to support the implant Does not have active periodontal disease DENTAL IMPLANTS: • Replace a single missing tooth 69% of adults ages 35-44 have at least one permanent tooth missing • Replace a series of missing teeth with the help of a bridge • Replace all of your teeth 26% of adults have lost all permanent teeth by age 74 • Offer improved aesthetics 81% of women ages 18-65 believe a good smile is very important 66% of men ages 18-65 believe a good smile is very important • Are a permanent solution to tooth loss • Are more comfortable and natural-looking than dentures • Help preserve the jawbone THE DENTAL IMPLANT PROCEDURE IN-OFFICE CT SCANS Sophisticated technology available only at choice dentists Provide 3-D views for precise implant placement IMPLANT PLACEMENT CT scans offer more comfortable implant placement than older techniques Implant post is placed into jawbone Jawbone heals and secures the post in place FABRICATION OF A NEW TOOTH Dentist takes impressions of all of your teeth New tooth (or teeth) are based on the model Crown is affixed in place RESULTS Dentist will match color of your new tooth to existing teeth Implants look, feel, and function like regular teeth Regular brushing, flossing, and visits to the dentist keep the implant healthy Infographic Provided By: REALLYSMILE Life Chonging Dentistry healthymouthandbodyindy.com Sources: http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/dental-implants?page=2 http://www.aaoms.org/dental_implants.php http://www.missingteeth.org/benefits.html http://www.perio.org/consumer/dental-implants http://reallysmile.com/index.php/technology/ http://www.dentistry.com/treatments/cosmetic-dentistry/poll- shows-smile-is-important N AN UP-CLOSE LOOK AT DENTAL IMPLANTS ABOUT DENTAL IMPLANTS Has good oral health Is in good general health THE IDEAL DENTAL IMPLANT CANDIDATE: Has an adequate amount of jaw bone to support the implant Does not have active periodontal disease DENTAL IMPLANTS: • Replace a single missing tooth 69% of adults ages 35-44 have at least one permanent tooth missing • Replace a series of missing teeth with the help of a bridge • Replace all of your teeth 26% of adults have lost all permanent teeth by age 74 • Offer improved aesthetics 81% of women ages 18-65 believe a good smile is very important 66% of men ages 18-65 believe a good smile is very important • Are a permanent solution to tooth loss • Are more comfortable and natural-looking than dentures • Help preserve the jawbone THE DENTAL IMPLANT PROCEDURE IN-OFFICE CT SCANS Sophisticated technology available only at choice dentists Provide 3-D views for precise implant placement IMPLANT PLACEMENT CT scans offer more comfortable implant placement than older techniques Implant post is placed into jawbone Jawbone heals and secures the post in place FABRICATION OF A NEW TOOTH Dentist takes impressions of all of your teeth New tooth (or teeth) are based on the model Crown is affixed in place RESULTS Dentist will match color of your new tooth to existing teeth Implants look, feel, and function like regular teeth Regular brushing, flossing, and visits to the dentist keep the implant healthy Infographic Provided By: REALLYSMILE Life Chonging Dentistry healthymouthandbodyindy.com Sources: http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/dental-implants?page=2 http://www.aaoms.org/dental_implants.php http://www.missingteeth.org/benefits.html http://www.perio.org/consumer/dental-implants http://reallysmile.com/index.php/technology/ http://www.dentistry.com/treatments/cosmetic-dentistry/poll- shows-smile-is-important N