Dental Implant Procedures
Dental Implants
Dental implants are surgical components that are placed into the jawbone to anchor crowns or bridges. By fusing to the bone, implants provide support for replacement teeth, which are either cemented or screwed onto the implant. The result is nearly identical to natural teeth in aesthetics, function and maintenance. Dental implants also help preserve existing…
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Tooth Extraction
Detailed Procedure Guide: Tooth Extractions What is a tooth extraction? A tooth extraction is the removal of a natural tooth from the jaw. It’s a very common oral surgical procedure, sometimes referred to as “having a tooth pulled.”A tooth extraction may be necessary because of tooth decay, tooth fracture, gum disease, trauma to the mouth…
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Bone Grafting
Bone grafting is a necessary surgical procedure in some dental implant procedures. It involves taking healthy bone tissue and transplanting it into your jawbone. If you don’t have a sufficient quantity and quality of bone to support dental implants and/or maintain good health, you’ll need a bone graft. Anyone who has lost one or more…
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Dental Crowns
A dental crown is a tooth-shaped “cover” that your dentist can put over a tooth or an implant to restore your tooth’s normal look and functionality. A crown—which can be made of a variety of different materials, including porcelain, ceramic or zirconia—may be used if you have a cavity that is too large for a…
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Dental Bridge
Detailed Procedure Guide: Dental Bridges What are dental bridges? A dental bridge, aka implant bridge, is a permanent appliance that is cemented onto dental implants. As the name implies, bridges span areas that are missing a tooth or multiple teeth and fill in larger spaces. Fixed implant-supported bridges are a long-term solution and do not…
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Dentures
Dentures are replacements for missing teeth that can be taken out of your mouth. Dentures can be either full or partial. Full dentures are utilized to replace all of your natural teeth and feature a plastic or hard resin base that fits over your gums. Partial dentures are used when you still have some of…