Taking a Bite Out of Tooth Loss with Implants

TAKING A BITE OUT OF TOOTH LOSS WITH IMPLANTS MISSING TEETH CAN CAUSE MASSIVE ORAL HEALTH PROBLEMS 1 Loss of bone in the jaw !!! 1 Injuries/infections on the exposed gum 1 Damage to remaining teeth 1 Difficulties with speech and chewing 1 Sunken-in facial features I Loss of self-esteem DENTAL IMPLANTS FIX PROBLEMS DENTURES CAN'T 1 Preserve healthy bone structure I Act like natural teeth I No concerns over slippage I No dietary changes necessary I Prevent sunken-in features IMPLANTS ARE PLACED IN A 2-STEP PROCESS 1 A titanium post is implanted in the gum and a temporary crown is placed over the post I The post fuses with the surrounding bone (osseointegration) I After 2-6 months, the post mimics a natural tooth root 2 A permanent crown is attached to the implant 1 Your crown will match your natural teeth in shade and size DENTURE WEARERS MAY BENEFIT FROM MINI-IMPLANTS I Mini-implants anchor dentures to prevent slippage I Titanium posts are implanted into the gums I Dentures snap onto the posts 1 The procedure is completed in 1 appointment WHEN TO TALK TO YOUR DENTIST ABOUT IMPLANTS You have 1 or more missing teeth Dentures aren't giving you the results you want Provided by: Sanford Dental Excellence wWW.YOURSANFORDDENTIST.COM Sources: www.deardoctor.com/articles/hidden-consequences-of-losing-teeth/ www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/dental-implants www.perio.org/consumer/single-tooth-implant www.rdhmag.com/articles/print/volume-32/issue-9/features/mini-dental-implants.html