Tooth Implant

(Replacing a tooth with an artificial tooth)

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An implant replaces a missing tooth. The implant is generally made up of three parts: a titanium metal screw inserted into the jawbone, a portion that rises above the gum line, and a crown to replace the missing tooth. Preparation, implantation and completion generally take several visits.

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It’s a financial investment, so understand the steps for the implant, the time as well as the costs, and be committed to doing it.

Get informed about upsides and downsides (possible infection).

 

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Tooth Implant

The first implant was in my upper jaw, and the doctor needed to do a sinus lift. The bone in that area is porous, and in order to put a screw into the bone to attach the tooth to he cut the gums. Read More

Claudia, female, 64, Massachusetts

 

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