In this issue:
Why Choose Dental Implants?
Omar was missing his upper lateral incisors and was always insecure about his smile. He had been wearing a removable appliance called a “flipper” for some time, and after learning about the health benefits of implant treatment he had implants placed. The final crowns he received four months later have fully restored his confidence and ability to chew foods.
I used to be so insecure about my smile. I finally decided to get implants, and I’m glad to have something that will last me a lifetime and looks just like real teeth. I don’t worry about smiling for the camera anymore.
– Omar, Implant Patient
For patients who are missing one or more teeth, there are several treatment options available. But for most patients, dental implants are the ideal long-term solution, with a variety of benefits:
- The look and feel of natural teeth along with increased chewing ability
- No alterations of the adjacent teeth are required
- With proper care, implants can last a lifetime
A dental implant replaces the root of the tooth and integrates into the jawbone. After healing, a dental crown is attached to the implant, providing a comfortable, long-lasting solution that is the closest thing to a natural tooth.
Talk to your dentist to learn more or get started with dental implants.
This patient, who was missing his four front upper teeth, had been wearing a partial denture for years and asked his dentist for something more like real teeth. Four months after having implants placed, dental crowns were attached to the implants, fully restoring his smile and chewing capability.
Omar went to his dentist because he was tired of the removable teeth he’d been wearing. Implants were placed and BruxZir® Esthetic crowns were attached, making him so much happier and allowing him to no longer worry about misplacing his removable teeth.
After wearing a removable front tooth for several years, this patient wanted something that she didn’t have to worry about falling out. A dental implant was exactly that solution.
The patient had been missing his lower molar for some time and agreed to receive implant treatment. His dentist placed a Hahn™ dental implant, and after four months of healing, a titanium abutment and BruxZir Zirconia crown were connected to the implant.
Note: The Hahn Tapered Implant System is now known as the Glidewell HT Implant System
