Dentures and Dental Implants
Articles
What are Dental Implants?
What are Dental Implants?
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What Are Implants?
Implants are devices that replace the roots of missing teeth, and are used to support crowns, bridges or dentures.
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Types of Implants
Today, most dental implants are made of titanium, a metal that has special qualities that make it useful for this purpose.
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Who Is an Implant Candidate?
If you're interested in replacing your missing teeth, or a single missing tooth,
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Placing Dental Implants
When you get implants, more than one dental professional may treat you.
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Illustrations: Placing an Implant
Illustrations created by Simple Steps designers Kelly Farrington and Glenna Hartwell
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Bone Augmentation and Nerve Repositioning
For dental implants to be successful, the jawbone must have enough bone to support them.
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Single-Tooth Implants
When Is This Used?
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Full Dentures, Partial Dentures, Denture Care – Learn More
Dentures are replacements for missing teeth that can be taken out and put back into your mouth. While dentures take some getting used to, and will never feel exactly the same as one's natural teeth, today's dentures are natural looking and more comfortable than ever.
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Sinus Lift
A sinus lift, sometimes called a sinus augmentation, is surgery that adds bone to your upper jaw in the area of your molars and premolars to make it taller.
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