Dental Implants 101

DENTALIOI Implants 101 178 MILLION people in America are missing at least one tooth MISSING TEETH by the Numbers OVER 35 MILLION people in America do not have any teeth These numbers are expected to rise over the next 20 years Dental Implants AT A GLANCE A PERMANENT, DURABLE way of replacing missing teeth Suitable for a variety of candidates who are missing teeth due to: ALTERNATIVE TO DENTURES or removable bridges, which can be cumbersome Injury Genetics Accidents Decay & more DENTAL IMPLANT BENEFITS STRENGTH BONE RETENTION Implants are the strongest option next to natural teeth Absence of teeth can lead to bone deterioration and bone loss in the jaw Implants help preserve bone and even stimulate bone growth Implants are stable and function like normal teeth AESTHETICS COMFORT Replaces missing teeth which can make you Implants are a part of you, unlike dentures which can self-conscious slip and move around Helps your face retain its shape, while missing teeth can cause sinking Eat, speak, smile, and laugh without feeling worried about your teeth SUCCESS RATE Implants have a success rate as high as 98% If you take good care of your implants, they can last a lifetime PROVIDED BY: THE DENTAL OFFICE AT CHESTNUT HILL, PC Rodman K. Shale, DMD www.THEDENTALOFFICEATCHESTNUTHILL.COM SOURCES: http://www.gotoapro.org/news/facts--figures/ http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/dental-implants http://www.osseo.org/NEWadvantagesúdisadvantages.html http://www.aaid.com/patients_and_public/benefits_of_dental_implants.html http://www.aaid-implant.org/about-dental-implants/ what-are-the-benefits-of-dental-implants-over-other-treatments/