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March 22, 2005
Replacing Missing Teeth
Dr. Shawn Gurley, D.D.S., talks about the use of dental implants to replace missing teeth.
Partial dentures, full dentures, and fixed bridges are now considered mediocre remedies compared to dental implants. Partial dentures can be unsightly and cause tooth decay; fixed bridges require the cutting down and crowning of natural, healthy teeth. “Dental implants,” Dr. Gurley comments, “are more ‘tooth friendly’.”
The most commonly used type of implant is placed in the actual bone (Endosteal). This type of implant is a great alternative for patients with bridges or removable dentures. According to Dr. Gurley, “The primary factor in implant success is that the patient must have adequate bone structure, since the implant relies on the jawbone for support.”
The process of dental implants may be intimidating for some patients. “It helps to know that implant techniques have been employed since the 1950’s, and improvements in procedures and materials have given implants an average success rate of 93 percent or better in a ten-year period,” assures Dr. Gurley.
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Posted on March 22, 2005 11:57 AM by Teeth 69.
Filed in Skin Care News under tooth care.
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