Replacing one or more missing teeth with individual implant-supported crowns

Information for patients and dentists

Implant-supported replacementsfor lost natural teeth

Problem Single tooth gap

bull Tooth extracted due to trauma infection failed root filling andor root fracture

bull Crown keeps falling out andor not enough tooth left to attach crown

bull Repeated infections

bull Permanent tooth missing from birth

Solution Implant-supported single crown

bull Looks and functions just like a natural tooth

bull No need to damage adjacent healthy teeth

bull Continued use (loading) prevents resorption shrinkage of the underlying bone

bullImplant-supported tooth prevents lateral movement (drifting) of adjacent teeth and over-eruption of opposite tooth

bullVery high and predictable long-term success (98 percent) with conventional oral hygiene dental care

The next best thing to your natural teethFor anyone with missing or failing teeth dental implants can totally restore natural oral function appearance and confidence

Replacing one or more missing teeth with individual implant-supported crowns

ldquoOver the longer term implants are usually a more cost-effective and satisfactory optionrdquo British Dental Health Foundation

Problem Single tooth gap

bull Tooth extracted due to trauma infection failed root filling andor root fracture

bull Crown keeps falling out andor not enough tooth left to attach crown

bull Repeated infections

bull Permanent tooth missing from birth

Solution Implant-supported single crown

bull Looks and functions just like a natural tooth

bull No need to damage adjacent healthy teeth

bull Continued use (loading) prevents resorption shrinkage of the underlying bone

bullImplant-supported tooth prevents lateral movement (drifting) of adjacent teeth and over-eruption of opposite tooth

bullVery high and predictable long-term success (98 percent) with conventional oral hygiene dental care

The next best thing to your natural teethFor anyone with missing or failing teeth dental implants can totally restore natural oral function appearance and confidence

Replacing one or more missing teeth with individual implant-supported crowns

ldquoOver the longer term implants are usually a more cost-effective and satisfactory optionrdquo British Dental Health Foundation

lsquolsquoWhat patients say about treatment provided by dentists featured on dentists4implantscom

lsquoThe finished implants and crowns look and feel like my own teeth only betterrsquo

lsquoNow I can laugh smile have a lot of fun and kiss with confidencersquo

lsquoEveryone has complimented me on how they look and I am delightedrsquo

lsquoI no longer have to choose from a menu the easiest dish to eatrsquo

lsquoThe treatment has been worth every pennyrsquo

lsquoMy new teeth have given me a new lease of life I canrsquot stop smilingrsquo

lsquoMy only regret is that I didnrsquot do it years agorsquo

Alternatives Leave a gap

bullUnsightly

bullMay impair eating speech confidence

bullBone and gum in the gap will shrink

bullPositions of adjacent and opposing teeth will be distorted over time

Conventional bridge

bullHealthy adjacent teeth need to be damaged to attachsupport the bridge thus compromising their long-term health

bull Bone supporting the gum beneath bridge will shrink due to lack of use

bull Extra stress on supporting teeth during chewing

ALWAYS discuss the treatment options for your case with a competent dentist

Dental implants for replacing missing or failing natural teeth

Typical costs for common dental implant treatments

Tooth implant treatment step-by-step

Implant treatment and your regular dentist

What if the bone volume is insufficient to support tooth implants

Factors in the success of dental implant treatment

Replacing one or more missing teeth with individual implant-supported crowns

Replacing several missing teeth a failed bridge or a partial denture

Preventing an existing full denture moving around

Replacing a complete set of teeth or a full denture with a full arch bridge

Alternatives to dental implant-supported tooth replacements

Why choose DENTSPLY Implants

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