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dental implants

This leaflet is intended as a guide to provide basic information about dental implants and is not designed in any way to replace the professional advice of your dentist. Further information about the benefits of dental implants and the treatment processes involved are available from your dentist and by visiting www.naturally-attractive.co.uk

Information provided by:

Straumann Ltd

3 Pegasus Place

Gatwick Road

Crawley

West Sussex

RH10 9AY

Implants in daily life

Missing single tooth“I broke my front tooth playing sport when I was a

teenager and unfortunately my dentist was unable

to save my tooth. Having a dental implant made

complete sense because I didn’t want my other

healthy teeth cut down for a bridge. My implant

crown is perfect in every way and I am glad I

chose this treatment.

Thomas, 20, student

Several missing teeth“My problems with gum disease started a few

years ago and subsequently two back teeth had

to be removed. I wanted a replacement that would

be as natural as possible and fixed permanently in

my mouth. That is why I decided to have implants.

I had some doubts before the operation as I

could not imagine the results clearly. However, my

worries were unjustified as the operation was

painless. I feel very pleased with my new teeth

and I can laugh out loud again. On the basis of

this experience, I would opt for implants again

any time.”

Susan, 42, civil servant

Toothless upper jaw“I used to have constant problems with my full

denture when eating and speaking and it often

came loose which was very unpleasant. Since

my denture has been implant-supported, it stays in

place perfectly. Dental implants have given me a

better quality of life.”

Hilda, 63, self employed

Toothless lower jaw“Over time my lower denture became more and

more ill-fitting and relining my denture no longer

helped. I now have a denture supported by

implants which stays completely in place. I am

very happy with the results and I would really

recommend it. I feel like a new person.”

Peter, 76, pensioner

Ask your dentist how you can increase your quality of life with dental implants.

Improve your quality of lifeOur teeth help us to live life to the full and to enjoy a diverse range of foods, speak and laugh with confidence and have an excellent quality of life. Teeth can be lost for many reasons including gum disease, tooth decay and accidents. However there is no reason why you should live without your teeth, as dental implants can provide a completely safe way of replacing any number of missing teeth. Dental implants are not new, in fact, they have been used to permanently replace one, several or all teeth in the upper or lower jaw, for more than 40 years.

Dental implants - a successful solutionreplace one or more lost teethhold dentures securely in the mouthhave success rates of over 96%are scientifically proven by independent researchsuccessfully used in dentistry for decades

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A short operation for a long-term solutionA dental implant is a small screw made of titanium, which is inserted in the jaw bone during a short operation usually under local anaesthetic. It subsequently knits painlessly with the bone, forming a secure foundation for new natural looking teeth.

What are the advantages of dental implants ?Dental implants have many advantages compared to traditional dental restorations:-

dental implants look, feel and function like natural teethare a stable foundation for crowns, bridges and dentureshealthy teeth do not need to be cut down dental implants can help prevent bone loss, maintaining facial featuresimplant dentures unlike traditional dentures have no palate, having a positive effect on speech and tastedental implants are a permanent tooth replacement

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Natural toothDental implant

with crown

Dental implants can increase your quality of life and improve your self-confidence

Ask your dentist how you can increase your quality of life with dental implants