Discovering Dental Implants

DISCOVERING DENTAL IMPLANTS DENTAL IMPLANTS EXPLAINED WHAT: Prosthetic teeth implanted into the jaw WHY: Alternative to dentures, bridges, crowns HOW: Titanium posts are placed in jaw and replacement teeth are attached to the posts WHY DENTAL IMPLANTS? Increased self-esteem Natural appearance No specialty care- eat, brush, and floss as normal Preservation of jawbone Preservation of neighboring teeth Can be used to secure traditional dentures o 2-6 implants fasten dentures in place o Eliminates slippage o Freedom Denture has no roof palate coverage, so eating is easier DENTAL IMPLANT PROCEDURE (2+ VISITS REQUIRED) 1. Tooth root implant (titanium post) is placed 2. Bone allowed to grow around implant for 6-12 weeks 3. Abutment added to implant post 4. Bite model made using impression mold 5. Replacement teeth crafted using impression 6. Prosthetic teeth attached to abutment IMPLANTS VS. DENTURES IMPLANTS DENTURES REPLACE ONE TOOTH REPLACE SEVERAL OR ALL TEETH REMOVABLE NO SLIPPAGE RISK BONE LOSS COMMON MUST AVOID HARD/CHEWY FOODS TO PREVENT DAMAGE IDEAL CANDIDATES FOR DENTAL IMPLANTS HAVE: • Healthy gums • Sufficient jawbone to sustain implants Good general health PROVIDED BY Sleep Dentistry PORTLAND www.PORTLANDSLEEPDENTISTRY.COM SOURCES: http://www.perio.org/consumer/dental-implants hllp://www.webd.cum/ui al-lrealli/guide/denlal-implants http://www.dentalimplantschicagoloop.com/dental-implant-secured-dentures/