SINGLE TOOTH REPLACEMENT
Dental
Implants
/ Single
Tooth
Replacement
/ Multiple
Teeth
Replacement
/ Full
Arch
Replacement
Benefits of a Zirconia crown
on implant:
When both the tooth and root are damaged,
the best permanent replacement is a dental
implant in conjunction with a ceramic crown.
This solution both looks and functions just
like a natural tooth.
In this case, a so-called one-piece
implant is used. This means that all
components are installed as a single unit,
resulting in immediately full functioning
teeth, shorter treatment time and minimized
pain.
- Immediately functioning teeth
- Excellent esthetic result
- Life long, stable solution
Treatment:
This procedure normally includes
four visits to the dentist. You should
expect to be able to work the day after
having the implant installed.
COURSE OF TREATMENT
INSTALLING THE NEW TOOTH –
STEP-BY-STEP
The course of treatment described here is
one of several options available. Consult
your dentist to find out what the best
solution is for you, given your specific
condition.
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1: Before the procedure
The dentist makes a first
examination and takes one or more
x-rays of the area to prepare for
the procedure. |
2: Installing the implant
The implant is installed.
At this time, a temporary tooth is
provided that allows you eat and
function like normal almost
immediately. The implant will need
a few months to integrate with the
jawbone before the next step is
taken. |
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3: Attaching the new crown
The final step is the
placement of the permanent ceramic
tooth. The new tooth is installed
for life. No additional treatment is
needed. |
4: End result
You should expect the new
tooth to fit and function just like
a natural tooth. Do your usual
dental hygiene to keep the tooth and
gum around it clean and |
ALTERNATIVES TO A ZIRCONIA CROWN ON
IMPLANT
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Tooth-supported fixed
bridge
A traditional bridge involves
grinding down adjacent teeth to
support the bridge. It is a stable
solution with good esthetics and
function that is fairly easy to
install. However, this alternative
has two main disadvantages:
continuous bone resorbtion in the
edentulous area, and sacrificing
healthy teeth on behalf of the
bridge. |
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Removable partial
denture
This is not a permanent alternative
to a lost tooth. It is unstable and
loosely attached, which affects both
function and comfort. A removable
partial denture is made of plastic –
a material that can't create the
same esthetic result as a ceramic
crown. The benefits are few but do
exist: adjacent teeth aren't
affected. It is easily and quickly
installed and relatively cheap. |
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Resin-bonded bridge
This alternative has some
clear advantages: it is quickly
installed, functions well and, since
it is made of ceramic, it gives a
high esthetic result. Moreover,
natural healthy teeth aren't
affected. But it is not very
permanent. The resin-bonded bridge
will eventually come off – probably
after just a couple of years – and
will then have to be reinstalled. |
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