Dental Implants
The newest addition to your tooth replacement arsenal is the dental implant. While dental implants have been available for more than 30 years, their popularity has over the last 10 year increased dramatically due to advancements that have made them amongst the most reliable dental treatments we can offer. Documented clinical studies have shown that this procedure is one of the most predictable in dentistry with success rates in excess of 95%. Their ease of restoration and versatility make them very useful in all facets of tooth replacement. Patients benefit from regaining lost function and aesthetics.
Your dentist may have recommended dental implants for several reasons:
- Tooth loss due to disease
- Root canal failure
- Cracked tooth
- Loss of a bridge
- Painful and/or loose dentures or partials
The most common dental implants are those that resemble the root of natural teeth and they are very versatile , they can be used for:
Implant Information
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