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		<description><![CDATA[One Hour Dental Implants Dental Implants Cost from $ 1,350 Cost with Financing $ 41 per month This Price Includes: Titanium Implant, Temporary Crown and Permanent Crown This innovative technique is revolutionizing the way people around the world receive dental implants. Dental implants are definitely the best option to help those with missing teeth. However, [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<h2 class="HEADINGS002">Dental Implants Cost from $ 1,350</h2>
<h2 class="HEADINGS002">Cost with Financing $ 41 per month</h2>
<h2 class="HEADINGS007">This Price Includes: Titanium Implant, Temporary Crown and Permanent Crown</h2>
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<p class="body001">This innovative technique is revolutionizing the way people around the world receive dental implants. Dental implants are definitely the best option to help those with missing teeth. However, traditional implants are expensive and a very time consuming process often taking from 6 to 18 months to complete with multiple surgeries. With same day implants you will not have to wait 2 to 6 months until you have teeth. On the day of your implant surgery you will leave the office with a temporary crown attached to your implant. One month later the permanent crown can be attached.</p>
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<p class="HEADINGS004">This technique can be used in the following situations</p>
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<li class="body001">Single tooth replacement</li>
<li class="body001">Multiple tooth replacement</li>
<li class="body001">On the same day as extraction(s)</li>
<li class="body001">Secure your existing dentures</li>
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<p class="HEADINGS004">Other than the dental implant cost, what is the difference between same day implants and traditional implants?</p>
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<li class="body001">In brief traditional implants consists of the following steps:</li>
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<li class="body001">First surgery-oral surgeon exposes the jaw bone and drills a 6 to 7mm hole to insert a 4mm titanium post.</li>
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<li class="body001">Waiting time of approximately 2 to 6 months until your bone grows around the post.</li>
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<li class="body001">Second surgery-oral surgeon exposes the tip of each post and attaches the crown.</li>
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<li class="body001">If a bone graft is needed another surgery would be needed before inserting the titanium post adding another 4 to 8 months of healing time. This is very common as traditional implants can only be inserted vertically.</li>
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<p class="HEADINGS004">Same day dental implant method<a name="001"></a></p>
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<p class="body001">Under a light pain medication such as Ibuprofen and local anesthesia, the doctor will drill a 2.25 mm hole through the gum and jaw bone and insert a 4mm titanium post that is very similar to a screw. Once the post has been inserted she will place a temporary tooth on the post. Usually the process takes about 15 to 20 minutes. The inserted titanium post is very secure from the beginning but for the first month it is important to take care of the temporary tooth by not eating foods such as raw carrot, apples etc to allow the bone to fully attach to the post.</p>
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<p class="body001">In 30 days you can have your permanent crown in place.</p>
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<p class="body001">With tramonte implants if there is insufficient bone directly above the missing tooth. The implant can be set at an angle and relieve the need for bone grafting.</p>
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<td class="board001" align="left" valign="middle" width="405">I am need of a lot of dental work my teeth are darker than two veneers (front teeth) I had put on about four years ago. It is becoming very noticeable…what do you think would be the best way to correct this?</p>
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<td class="bodfaq001" align="left" valign="middle"><em>Paul, the options to correct what you are talking about are vast and varied. Has your dentist suggested the Brite Smile or similar teeth whitening treatment. It is expensive but the results in whitening the teeth are fabulous. </em></td>
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<td class="bodfaq001" align="left" valign="middle" width="158" height="71"><em>Dental implants western<br />
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<td class="board001" align="left" valign="middle" width="405">my dentist informed me I need 3 or 4 implants. I was referred to an oral surgeon who informed me the same plus I now need a bone graft to hold the new implants O JOY help!!!</p>
<p>Bad day at the dentist-western new york</td>
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<td class="bodfaq001" align="left" valign="middle"><em>Bad day at the dentist, I hear from a lot of people who have had a “bad day at the dentist” But the good news is you do have an option. One that does not involve surgery, bone grafting or 6 to 12 months of waiting until you can actually chew an apple. Check out One Day Dental Implants (in our Dental Section and many other websites). </em></td>
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<td class="bodfaq001" align="left" valign="middle" width="162" height="71"><em>Implants dental low cost/cheap-<br />
Inexpensive dental implants in<br />
Philadelphia 25-2-0<br />
Cost of dental implant uk 25-2-0<br />
Implants dental low cost/cheap</em></td>
<td class="board001" align="left" valign="middle" width="401">I read you have one day dental implants but does that include everything or ar there hidden costs like the crowns. I need a lot and am looking for the lowest cost/cheap cheap!</p>
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<td class="bodfaq001" align="left" valign="middle" height="36"><em>Implants dental low cost/cheap-<br />
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<td class="bodfaq001" align="left" valign="middle">Lorna, many people are looking for inexpensive dental implants “cheap cheap” as they run about 5 to 6 thousand each in the States. Here they are $1,500 and that does include the crown!! These may be inexpensive compared to the States but for the people here they are “expensive expensive”</td>
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<td class="board001" align="left" valign="middle" width="405">I am just 36 years old and I&#8217;ve already lost a lot of my teeth, I feel really bad about it, it&#8217;s actually something genetic, the same happened to my mom and grandma, I&#8217;ve just read about these one day dental implants but they are too expensive here, and I don&#8217;t have insurance. How can you help me with that?</p>
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<td class="bodfaq001" align="left" valign="middle"><em>Roger, unfortunately the cost of dental implants in the States makes it impossible for many people to get them. You do have an option. We have an excellent dentist who specializes in one day dental implants at 1/3 the cost of what you would pay in the states. Whats amazing is you actually leave the office with a full set of teeth. The process is truly amazing and I think it will change the way dentists all over the world do dental implants. Check out our Dental section. We do also have some packages available for 4 and 8 dental implants. Lets us know how many you need and we will see what we can do. </em></td>
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		<title>General Dental Crowns</title>
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<p><span class="board001">&#8220;Dental crowns are a &#8220;cap&#8221; that is fitted/placed over a damaged tooth. Crowns cover the tooth and enhance the size, color or shape to change its appearance. &#8221; </span></p>
<p align="left"><span class="body001">When a tooth is heavily decayed it may be too weak to survive and also it is more likely to fracture and lose considerable tooth substance. The greater risk is that a fracture line may go below the margin of the gum which makes restoration more difficult or near impossible. </span></p>
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<li class="body001"><strong>Dental crowns protect weak teeth from chipping or to bond together a cracked tooth.</strong></li>
<li class="body001"><strong>Crowns will restore a tooth that has been worn/grinded down. </strong></li>
<li class="body001"><strong>Crowns can cover a tooth with a large filling (cosmetic)Crowns are commonly used to secure dental bridges in situ.</strong></li>
<li><span class="body001"><strong> Cosmetic repair to misshaped or stained, or discolored teeth.Dental crowns are always used as the tooth for dental implants.</strong></span></li>
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<p class="body001" align="left"><span class="bodyhighlight">Crowns</span>, also known as caps, restore damaged teeth. A crown covers a tooth and mimics the shape, size and color of the surrounding teeth. Crowns are indicated for cracked teeth and teeth with deep cavities; to protect teeth that have been filled by root-canal treatment; to provide extra support for bridges; and to cover poorly shaped or colored teeth.</p>
<p class="body001" align="left">Crowns may be made of metal, porcelain, or newer restorative materials. They are custom-made and fitted for each patient in conformation with the patient&#8217;s bite, and the size and length of the natural teeth. Dental crowns typically last five to eight years, but can last much longer with proper oral hygiene.</p>
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<p class="HEADINGS">DENTAL CARE DICTIONARY</p>
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<li><a class="bodyhighlight" href="http://surgicalservicesinternational.com/dental_surgery.htm#001">Definitions Of General Dental Terms</a>
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<li><a class="bodyhighlight" href="http://surgicalservicesinternational.com/dental_surgery.htm#001">Names Of Individual Teeth</a></li>
<li><a class="bodyhighlight" href="http://surgicalservicesinternational.com/dental_surgery.htm#002">Parts Of A Tooth And Your Mouth</a></li>
<li><a class="bodyhighlight" href="http://surgicalservicesinternational.com/dental_surgery.htm#003">Other Dental Terms</a></li>
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<li><a class="bodyhighlight" href="http://surgicalservicesinternational.com/dental_surgery.htm#004">Definitions Of Orthodontic Terms</a>
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<li><a class="bodyhighlight" href="http://surgicalservicesinternational.com/dental_surgery.htm#004">Parts Of Your Braces</a></li>
<li><a class="bodyhighlight" href="http://surgicalservicesinternational.com/dental_surgery.htm#005">The Orthodontist&#8217;s Tools</a></li>
<li><a class="bodyhighlight" href="http://surgicalservicesinternational.com/dental_surgery.htm#006">Orthodontic Procedures</a></li>
<li><a class="bodyhighlight" href="http://surgicalservicesinternational.com/dental_surgery.htm#007">Other Dental and Orthodontic Gadgets and Materials</a></li>
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<p class="HEADINGS004">Names of Individual teeth Definitions Of General Dental Terms<a id="001" name="001"></a></p>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" width="140">Palmer&#8217;s Notation</td>
<td class="body002withpad" width="481">Palmer&#8217;s notation is a widely used method to designate individual teeth. In Palmer&#8217;s notation, your mouth is divided into four parts called quadrants, that is the upper left quadrant, the upper right quadrant, the lower left quadrant, and the lower right quadrant as illustrated in the figure on the right. Then each individual tooth in the quadrant is given a name. For example the two upper and two lower teeth at the center of your mouth are called central&#8217;s. One then combines the names of the quadrant and the tooth to come up with a Palmer&#8217;s notation. For example, the central on the upper right side of your mouth is called an upper right central.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Central</td>
<td class="body002withpad" bgcolor="F2F2F2">The two upper and two lower teeth in the very center of your mouth.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Lateral</td>
<td class="body002withpad">The teeth just adjacent to the centrals.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Cuspid</td>
<td class="body002withpad" bgcolor="F2F2F2">The pointy teeth just behind the laterals. These teeth have one cuspal (or point). Cuspids are also called canines.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">First Bicuspid</td>
<td class="body002withpad">The teeth just behind the cuspids. These teeth have two cuspals (or points)</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Second Bicuspid</td>
<td class="body002withpad" bgcolor="F2F2F2">The teeth just behind the first bicuspids. These teeth also have two cuspals (or points)</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">First Molar</td>
<td class="body002withpad">The teeth just behind the second bicuspids. These teeth have a level surface with four cuspals.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Second Molar</td>
<td class="body002withpad" bgcolor="F2F2F2">The teeth just behind the first. These teeth also have a level surface with four cuspals.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Third Molar</td>
<td class="body002withpad">The teeth just behind the second molars. These teeth also have a level surface with four cuspals.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Incisor</td>
<td class="body002withpad">Another name for the centrals and laterals</td>
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<td class="body002withpad" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Another name for the cuspids</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">6 year molar</td>
<td class="body002withpad">Another name for your first molar</td>
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<td class="body002withpad" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Another name for your second molar</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Wisdom Tooth</td>
<td class="body002withpad">Another name for the third molar</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Anterior Teeth</td>
<td class="body002withpad" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Your centrals, laterals, and cuspids. These are the teeth in the front of your mouth</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Posterior Teeth</td>
<td class="body002withpad">Your bicuspids and molars. These are the teeth in the back of your mouth.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Deciduous Teeth</td>
<td class="body002withpad" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Your primary, or &#8220;baby teeth&#8221;</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Primary teeth</td>
<td class="body002withpad">The first set of teeth which come in. Primary teeth are also called &#8220;baby teeth&#8221; or deciduous teeth.</td>
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<td class="body002withpad" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Your permenant teeth, i.e. the second group of teeth to come in.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Quadrants</td>
<td class="body002withpad">The four parts of your mouth, that is the upper left, the upper right, the lower left, and the lower right.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Numerical notation for teeth</td>
<td class="body002withpad" bgcolor="F2F2F2">The numerical notation for teeth is an alternate to Palmer&#8217;s notation. In this notation, the centrals are designated as 1&#8217;s, the laterals as 2&#8217;s, the cuspids as 3&#8217;s, the first bicuspids as 4&#8217;s, the seond bicuspid&#8217;s as 5&#8217;s, etc.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Universal numerical notation for teeth</td>
<td class="body002withpad">The universal numerical notation is an alternative numerical notation for teeth. In this notation, your upper right third molar is designated as tooth#1, and then you number each tooth sequentially moving right to left and down across your mouth.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" width="140">Alveolus</td>
<td class="body002withpad" width="481">A opening in your jaw-bone in which a tooth is attached.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Apex</td>
<td class="body002withpad">The very bottom of the root of your tooth</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Buccal</td>
<td class="body002withpad">The tooth surface which is next to your cheeks. Usually only posterior teeth touch your cheeks, so people usually use the term &#8220;buccal&#8221; only when talking about your back teeth.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Cementum</td>
<td class="body002withpad">A bony substance covering the root of a tooth.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Cuspal</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Dentin</td>
<td class="body002withpad">The calcium part of a tooth below the enamel containing the pulp chamber and root canals.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Enamel</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Frenum</td>
<td class="body002withpad">Small pieces of pink colored skin that attach your lips, cheeks and tongue to your mouth. Examples include the piece of skin under your tounge which sticks out when you pick up your tongue, and the piece of skin which sticks out when you pull out your lips.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Gingivae</td>
<td class="body002withpad">Another name for your gums</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Gums</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Pulp</td>
<td class="body002withpad">The soft inner structure of a tooth, consisting of nerve and blood vessels</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Pulp Chamber</td>
<td class="body002withpad">The very inner part of your tooth containing nerve cells and blood vessels.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Pulp canal</td>
<td class="body002withpad">Another name for the pulp chamber</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Root</td>
<td class="body002withpad">The part of your tooth in your gums</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" width="140">Abutment</td>
<td class="body002withpad" width="481">The teeth on either side of a missing tooth.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Amalgam</td>
<td class="body002withpad">A silver/mercury mixture which is used for fillings.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Anatomy</td>
<td class="body002withpad">1)The arangement of the bones in your skeleton 2) The study of the arrangement of the bones in your skeleton.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Antiseptic</td>
<td class="body002withpad">A chemical agent which can be applied to living tissues to destroy germs.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Anesthetic</td>
<td class="body002withpad">A drug which a doctor or dentist uses to put you, your mouth, or some other part of your body asleep so you do not feel any pain during dental or medical procedures.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Anterior</td>
<td class="body002withpad">An adjective used to describe things pertaining to your your Centrals, laterals and cuspids (your front teeth).</td>
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<td class="body002withpad">Collectively, either the teeth or the basal bone of either jaw.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Articulator</td>
<td class="body002withpad">A special holder for models of your teeth. The articulator holds the models in the same alignment as your jaw so the orthodontist can look carefully at your bite.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Asepsis</td>
<td class="body002withpad">The avoidance of potentially pathogenic microorganism. In practice,it refers to those techniques which aims to exclude all microorganisms.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Aspirator</td>
<td class="body002withpad">A tube like a straw which the dentist puts in your mouth to suck up all the saliva.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Aspiration</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Bruxism</td>
<td class="body002withpad">Clenching or grinding of your teeth especially at night.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Calculus</td>
<td class="body002withpad">A hard deposit that forms when you do not brush your teeth so the plaque hardens. Calculus is also known as tartar.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Caries</td>
<td class="body002withpad">Another name for a cavities (tooth decay)</td>
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<td class="body002withpad">A small hole in one of your teeth caused by tooth decay.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Cross contamination</td>
<td class="body002withpad">Passing bacteria, viruses or AIDS indirectly from one patient to another through the use of improper sterilization procedures, unclean instruments, or &#8220;recycling&#8221; of orthodontic products.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Crown</td>
<td class="body002withpad">1) An artifacial tooth, 2) an artificial replacement for the covering on a tooth.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Curettage</td>
<td class="body002withpad">A periodontal procedure where your gums are scraped to remove bacteria.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Decalcification</td>
<td class="body002withpad">The loss of calcium from your teeth. This weakens your teeth and makes them more succeptable to decay</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Denture</td>
<td class="body002withpad">A synthetic replacment for all of your teeth in either your upper or your lower jaw.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Diagnosis</td>
<td class="body002withpad">the process of identifying the nature of a disorder.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Direct contamination</td>
<td class="body002withpad">Direct contact with impurities or germs. (for example by a Patient sneezing on the assistant.)</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Disinfection</td>
<td class="body002withpad">A cleaning process which destroys of most microorganism, but not highly resistant forms such as bacterial and mycotic spores or the AIDS virus.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Disinfectant</td>
<td class="body002withpad">A chemical agent which is applied onto inanimate surfaces, for example chairs, to destroy germs.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Disposable materials</td>
<td class="body002withpad">materials intended for one use and discarded. (e.g.: Gloves, paper gowns, cotton rolls, sponges, etc.)</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Distal</td>
<td class="body002withpad">Behind towards the back of the mouth. For example you might say that the first bicuspid is distal to the cuspid.</td>
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<td class="body002withpad">Someone is said to be edentulous whene all of their teeth are missing from either their upper or lower jaw.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Endodontist (Endo)</td>
<td class="body002withpad">A dentist who specializes in root canals and the treatment of diseases or injuries that affect the root tips or nerves in your teeth.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Erupt, Eruption</td>
<td class="body002withpad">When a new tooth comes in, the tooth is said to erupt when the tooth breaks through the surface of your gums, so you can see the tooth in your mouth.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Exfoliate</td>
<td class="body002withpad">to fall out. (Your Deciduous teeth exfoliate and permanent teeth erupt into the space.)</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Extraoral</td>
<td class="body002withpad">Outside of your mouth. For example, neck pads are sait to be extra oral products since they go outside of your mouth.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Filtrum</td>
<td class="body002withpad">the dimple or indentation under the nose directly above the upper lip.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Fluoride</td>
<td class="body002withpad">A chemical solution or gel which you put on your teeth. The flouride hardens your teeth and prevents tooth decay.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Gingival hypertrophy</td>
<td class="body002withpad">The abnormal enlargement of the gingiva surrounding the teeth caused by poor oral hygiene.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Gingivitis</td>
<td class="body002withpad">The inflammation of your gums caused by improper brushing. The first sign of periodontal (gum) disease.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Impacted tooth</td>
<td class="body002withpad">An unerupted tooth that somehow has gotten stuck and cannot come in.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Implant</td>
<td class="body002withpad">A replacement for one of your missing teeth. The implant is different than a bridge in that the implant is permenantly attached into your jaw.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Incisal</td>
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<td class="body002withpad">the space between adjacent teeth</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Intraoral</td>
<td class="body002withpad">Inside your mouth. For example, orthodontic rubber bands are called intraoral products since the rubber bands are designed to go in your mouth.</td>
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<td class="body002withpad">the technique of using a solution to wash out your mouth and to flush debris.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Labial</td>
<td class="body002withpad">The tooth surface next to your lips or things mounted on the tooth surfaces next to your lips.</td>
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<td class="body002withpad">The tooth surface next to your tongue or things mounted on the tooth surfaces next to your tongue.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Mandible</td>
<td class="body002withpad">Your lower jaw</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Mandibular</td>
<td class="body002withpad">Pertaining to your lower jaw</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Masticate</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Maxilla</td>
<td class="body002withpad">Your upper jaw</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Maxillary</td>
<td class="body002withpad">Pertaining to your upper jaw</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Mesial</td>
<td class="body002withpad">Forward or front. For example your cuspid is mesial to you bicuspid. The mesial surface of your bicuspid is the part of the bicuspid closest to your cuspid.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Midline</td>
<td class="body002withpad">A plane through the very center of your mouth perpendicular to your nose.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Mixed dentition</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Occlusal</td>
<td class="body002withpad">the chewing or grinding surface of the bicuspid and molar teeth.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Occlusal plane</td>
<td class="body002withpad">the imaginary surface on which upper and lower teeth meet.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Occlusal radiograph</td>
<td class="body002withpad">the only x-ray that is taken without a precision(tm) x-ray holder. The x-ray film for this procedure is shaped like a large oatmeal cookie. You are asked to bite on the x-ray film and the top of the x-ray machine is positioned over your nose for a maxillary occlusal x-ray or under your chin for a mandibular occlusal film. The x- ray shows the whole arch.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Oral</td>
<td class="body002withpad">pertaining to the mouth.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Osteoblasts</td>
<td class="body002withpad">Cells which aid the growth and development of teeth and bones.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Osteoclasts</td>
<td class="body002withpad">Cells which help create the sockets in bones. For example osteoclasps create the openings in your jaw bone to hold your teeth.</td>
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<td class="body002withpad">disease producing organisms that can exist in many different places. (e.g.: Air, dust, counter top surfaces, the body, etc.)</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Pathology</td>
<td class="body002withpad">the study of abnormal (diseased) tissue conditions.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Pedodontist (Pedo)</td>
<td class="body002withpad">A dentist who specializes in the treatment of children&#8217;s teeth.</td>
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<td class="body002withpad">x-ray of individual teeth or groups of teeth.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Periodontist (Perio)</td>
<td class="body002withpad">A dentist who specializes in the treatment of diseases of your gums.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Plaque</td>
<td class="body002withpad">is a colorless, odorless, sticky substance containing acids and bacteria that causes tooth decay.</td>
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<td class="body002withpad">Pertaining to your gums. For example periodontal desiese is gum disease.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Periodontist</td>
<td class="body002withpad">A dentist who specializes in the treatment of gum disease.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Posterior</td>
<td class="body002withpad">An adjective used to describe things pertaining to the back of your mouth or your back teeth.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Prophylaxis</td>
<td class="body002withpad">Cleaning your teeth</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Prosthodontist</td>
<td class="body002withpad">A dentist who specializes in the replacement of missing teeth.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Proximal</td>
<td class="body002withpad">Refers to the surfaces of teeth that touch the next tooth; the space between adjacent teeth is the interproximal space.</td>
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<td class="body002withpad">Another name for an x-ray</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Root canal</td>
<td class="body002withpad">A procedure where the nerve of a heavily decayed tooth is removed from the tooth replaced with a filling material</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Sagittal plane</td>
<td class="body002withpad">The longitudinal vertical plane that divides the mouth into two halves (left and right.)</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Sanitization</td>
<td class="body002withpad">A cleaning process which reduces germs to a &#8220;safe&#8221; level.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Space maintainer</td>
<td class="body002withpad">A gadget used to maintain a space in your mouth. You would use a space maintainer when you lose one of your baby teeth. The space maintainer will keep a space in your mouth until a permenant tooth comes in to fill the space.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Sterilization</td>
<td class="body002withpad">A process where a medical material is treated to remove all possible germs and other forms of life</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Supernumerary teeth</td>
<td class="body002withpad">Some people have extra teeth. These are called &#8220;supernumerary teeth&#8221;.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Tartar</td>
<td class="body002withpad">Another name for calculus</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" bgcolor="F2F2F2">TMJ</td>
<td class="body002withpad">An abreviation for the &#8220;temporomandibular joint&#8221; The &#8220;temporomandibular joint&#8221; is the joint where your lower jaw connects to your skull.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Treatment card</td>
<td class="body002withpad">a sheet of paper or special index card used to record your treatment progress.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" width="140">Appliance</td>
<td class="body002withpad" width="481">Anything the orthodontist attaches to your teeth to move your teeth or to change the shape of your jaw</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Arch Wire</td>
<td class="body002withpad">A metal wire which is attached to your brackets to move your teeth.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Band</td>
<td class="body002withpad">a metal ring that is usually placed on you teeth to hold on parts of your braces</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Bracket</td>
<td class="body002withpad">A metal or ceramic part that is glued onto a tooth and serves as a means of fastening the arch wire.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Breakaway</td>
<td class="body002withpad">A breakaway is a small plastic piece with an internal spring which is used to provide force on a facebow.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Buccal tube</td>
<td class="body002withpad">A small metal part that is welded on the ourside of a molar bank. The buccal tube contains a slots to hold archwires, lip bumpers, facebows and other things your orthodontist uses to move your teeth.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Chain, Orthodontic Chain</td>
<td class="body002withpad">A stretchable plastic chain used to hold archwires into brackets and to moke teeth.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Facebow, Headgear</td>
<td class="body002withpad">Facebows are wire apparatus used to move your upper molars back in your mouth which creates room for crowded or protrusive anterior teeth. Generally, the facebow consists of two metal parts which have been attached together. The inner part is shaped like a horseshoe. This part goes in your mouth and is connected to your buccal tubes. The outer part has two curves. The curves go around your face, and connect to the breakaways or high pull headgear. To properly use the product, the inner bow needs to be inserted into your buccal tubes. An elastic neck band is placed around the back of the neck while the triangular cast offs on both sides of neck band are attached to the outer bow of the headgear. Completing the apparatus is a plastic safety strap that is placed over the neck band and onto the outer bow of the headgear.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Ligating module</td>
<td class="body002withpad">A small plastic piece, shaped like a donut, which is used to hold the arch wires in the brackets on your teeth.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Lip bumper</td>
<td class="body002withpad">A lip bumper is used to push the molars on your lower jaw back to create more space for other teeth. The lip bumper conists of an arch wire which is attached to a molded piece of plastic. You mount the arch wire in the buccal tubes on your lower jaw, and plastic piece rests against your lips. When you eat or talk, you push the plastic piece back which pushes on your molars. That pushes your molars back.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Mouthguard</td>
<td class="body002withpad">A device that is used to protect your mouth from injury when you are participating in sports. The use of a mouthguard is especially important for orthodontic patients, to prevent injuries.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Neck pad</td>
<td class="body002withpad">A neckpad is a cloth covered cushion which you wear around your neck when you put on your facebow. Generally, the breakaways are attached to the neckpad to provide force for the facebow.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Palatal Expander</td>
<td class="body002withpad">A device used to make your jaw wider</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Retainer</td>
<td class="body002withpad">A gadget that the orthodontist gives you to wear after the orthodntist removes your braces. The retainer attaches to your upper teeth and holds them in the correct position. You wear the retainer at night to make sure that none of your teeth move while your jaw hardens and your teeth get strongly attached to your jaw.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Safety Strap</td>
<td class="body002withpad">A plastic strap which prevents a facebow from coming loose and hurting you.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Seperator</td>
<td class="body002withpad">A plastic or metal part which the orthodontist uses to create space between your teeth for bands.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Wax</td>
<td class="body002withpad">A clear wax used to prevent your braces from irritating your lips when your braces are first put on, or at other times.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" width="140">Band Remover</td>
<td class="body002withpad" width="481">A special plier which the orthodontist uses to remove bands from your teeth</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Bite Stick</td>
<td class="body002withpad">A device the orthodontist uses to help put on your bands. The orthodontist puts the band in place, then asks you to bite down on the bite stick to help push the band in place.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Cephalometric Viewer</td>
<td class="body002withpad">An x-ray viewer</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Cheek retractors</td>
<td class="body002withpad">Small plastic pieces used to draw back your lips and cheeks so the orthodontist can more easily see you teeth and work in your mouth.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Curing Light</td>
<td class="body002withpad">A special UV light used to help attach brackets to your teeth</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Distal End Cutter</td>
<td class="body002withpad">A special plier used to cut off the ends of your arch wires.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Explorer</td>
<td class="body002withpad">a hook-like fine pointed instrument used in examining the teeth.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Interproximal Stripper</td>
<td class="body002withpad">A device used to remove some of the enamel from the spaces between your teeth. The stripper is used to create extra space for crowded teeth.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Mathieu Plier</td>
<td class="body002withpad">A special plier which locks when it closes so it holds on to small parts.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Pin and Ligature Cutter</td>
<td class="body002withpad">A special plier use to cur off arch wires, ligatures etc.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Scaler</td>
<td class="body002withpad">A tool with a curved hook on one end. The orthodontist uses the scaler to remove excess cement, and check for gaps.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Twirl On</td>
<td class="body002withpad">A device used to help place ligating modules on brackets.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" width="140">Acid etch</td>
<td class="body002withpad" width="481">A procedure where a weak acid smeared on your teeth to ready your teeth for brackets. The acid etch helps your brackets stay on better.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Banding</td>
<td class="body002withpad">the process of cementing orthodontic bands to your teeth</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Bonding</td>
<td class="body002withpad">the process of attaching brackets to your teeth using a special safe glue</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Cephalometric X-Rays</td>
<td class="body002withpad">An x-ray of the head that shows whether your teeth are aligned properly, and whether they are growing properly.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">The Consultation</td>
<td class="body002withpad">A meeting with your orthodontist where he discusses your treatment plan</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Debanding</td>
<td class="body002withpad">the removal of cemented orthodontic bands.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Debonding</td>
<td class="body002withpad">The removal of the brackets from your teeth</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Extraoral photograph</td>
<td class="body002withpad">facial photos.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Impressions</td>
<td class="body002withpad">The first step in making a model of your teeth. You bite into a container filled with algenate, and the algenate hardens to produce a mold of your teeth.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Interceptive Orthodontic Treatment</td>
<td class="body002withpad">Orthodontic treatment usually done when you are 6-8. The objective of interceptive orthodontic treatment is to expand your palate and make other corrections, so that your later orthodontic treatment goes quicker and is less painful.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Ligation</td>
<td class="body002withpad">A process where an archwire is attached to the brackets on your teeth.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Ligating</td>
<td class="body002withpad">An adjective used to describe components used to attach archwires to brackets. For example a ligating module is a small plastic piece that goes over the brackets to hold in your archwires.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Panoramic x-ray</td>
<td class="body002withpad">An x-ray taken by a machine that rotates around your head to give the orthodontist a picture of your teeth, jaws and other important information.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" bgcolor="F2F2F2">The records appointment</td>
<td class="body002withpad">One of the initial appointments with your orthodontist. The orthodontist or his/her assistant takes pictures of you, x-rays, and impressions so that they can figure out what treatment needs to be done.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Tightening your braces</td>
<td class="body002withpad">A process which occurs every 3-6 weeks when you have braces. You go into the orthodontist&#8217;s office and the orthodontist&#8217;s assistant either makes adjustments to the wires in your braces, or changes the wires.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Wax bite</td>
<td class="body002withpad">A procedure to measure how well your teeth come together. You bite a sheet of wax and leave bitemark in the wax. The orthodontist looks at the bitemarks to see how well your teeth are aligned.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" width="140">Acrylic</td>
<td class="body002withpad" width="481">A plastic used to false teeth, retainers, and other dental products. Dental acrylic has been tested and thought to be perfectly safe.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Algenate</td>
<td class="body002withpad">A plaster like compound used to take impressions. It tastes awful, but is safe.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Armamentarium</td>
<td class="body002withpad">A general term for the dental chairs, lights and equipment used by your dentist or orthodontist.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Biomechanics</td>
<td class="body002withpad">the relationship between the force you apply to living tissue such as teeth and gums and and how the tissue moves and changes</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Biteplane</td>
<td class="body002withpad">a removable appliance made of acrylic designed to open a deep bite.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Nickel Titanium or (NiTi)</td>
<td class="body002withpad">An especially strong orthodontic wire which allows for rapid tooth movement.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">&#8220;Recycling&#8221;</td>
<td class="body002withpad">A disgusting procedure where an orthodontist takes bands, brackets, wires, etc. out of one patient&#8217;s mouth and &#8220;recycles&#8221; them to another patient&#8217;s mouth. This should not be confused with the kind of recycling you do in your house; materials recycled in your home are used as a source of raw materials and not simply reused.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight" width="140">Archform</td>
<td class="body002withpad" width="481">the shape of the dental arch. For example the orthodontist could say that you have a horseshoe archform or a &#8220;v&#8221;-shaped archform.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Closed bite</td>
<td class="body002withpad" bgcolor="F2F2F2">A malocclusion where your upper teeth cover your lower teeth when you bite down. This is also called a &#8220;deep bite.&#8221;</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Crossbite</td>
<td class="body002withpad">A malocclusion where some of your upper teeth are inside of your lower teeth when you bite down.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Crowding</td>
<td class="body002withpad" bgcolor="F2F2F2">An orthodontic problem caused by having too many teeth in two small of a space.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Crown angulation</td>
<td class="body002withpad">a tooth movement in which the root of the tooth is tipped forward or backward to correct the angle of the crown.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Crown inclination</td>
<td class="body002withpad" bgcolor="F2F2F2">a tooth movement in which the root of the tooth is tipped toward cheeks (lips) or toward the lingual (palate) of the mouth.</td>
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<td class="body002withpad">excessive overbite; closed bite.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Dentition</td>
<td class="body002withpad" bgcolor="F2F2F2">the arrangement of the teeth.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Diastema</td>
<td class="body002withpad">a space between two teeth.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Drift</td>
<td class="body002withpad" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Unwanted movement of teeth.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Extrusion</td>
<td class="body002withpad">Tooth movement in the direction of eruption. Natural extrusion: teeth grow until there is contact with another tooth. Mechanical extrusion: to pull the teeth so that it extends farther out of your gums.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Fixed appliance</td>
<td class="body002withpad" bgcolor="F2F2F2">any orthodontic component that is cemented or bonded to the teeth.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Flared teeth</td>
<td class="body002withpad">A term used to indicate the position of the teeth. The upper teeth are flared lingually (toward the lip).</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Full orthodontic treatment</td>
<td class="body002withpad" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Getting braces</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Inclination</td>
<td class="body002withpad">the angle of the long axis of a tooth from a particular line of reference; the tilt or tip of a tooth.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Interocclusal registration</td>
<td class="body002withpad" bgcolor="F2F2F2">a wax bite which is used to see how your teeth come together</td>
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<td class="body002withpad">reduction of the enamel of the teeth on both sides of the tooth. This procedure is preformed to create space for crowded teeth.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Intrusion</td>
<td class="body002withpad" bgcolor="F2F2F2">movement of a tooth back into the bone.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Lingual appliances</td>
<td class="body002withpad">orthodontic appliance fixed to the inside of your teeth. i.e. Lingual appliances are attached to the part of your teeth next to your tongue.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Lingual arch</td>
<td class="body002withpad" bgcolor="F2F2F2">An orthodontic wire attached from molar to molar in the inside of your teeth.</td>
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<td class="body002withpad">a variation of the lingual arch going from cuspids to cuspid.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Malocclusion</td>
<td class="body002withpad" bgcolor="F2F2F2">Poor positioning of your teeth.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Class I Malocclusion</td>
<td class="body002withpad">A Malocclusion where your bite is OK (your top teeth line up with your bottom teeth) but your teeth are crooked, crowded or turned.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Class II Malocclusion</td>
<td class="body002withpad" bgcolor="F2F2F2">A Malocclusion where your upper teeth stick out past your lower teeth. This is also called an &#8220;overbite&#8221; or &#8220;buck teeth&#8221;</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Class III Malocclusion</td>
<td class="body002withpad">A Malocclusion where your lower teeth stick out past your upper teeth. This is also called an &#8220;underbite&#8221;.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Occlusion</td>
<td class="body002withpad" bgcolor="F2F2F2">The alignment and spacing of your upper and lower teeth when you bite down.</td>
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<td class="body002withpad">A beautiful smile where all of your teeth are straight and your top teeth line up with your bottom teeth</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Open bite</td>
<td class="body002withpad" bgcolor="F2F2F2">A malocclusion in which the teeth do not close or come together in the front of your mouth</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Orthodontics</td>
<td class="body002withpad">The treatment preformed to correct your bite and make your smile look wonderful.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Orthodontist</td>
<td class="body002withpad" bgcolor="F2F2F2">A dentist who has been specially trained to do orthodontics.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Orthodontia</td>
<td class="body002withpad">Braces</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Overbite</td>
<td class="body002withpad" bgcolor="F2F2F2">vertical overlapping of the upper teeth over the lower.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Overjet</td>
<td class="body002withpad">horizontal projection of upper teeth beyond the lower.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Retruded</td>
<td class="body002withpad" bgcolor="F2F2F2">a term used when your front teeth are slated lingually (i.e. toward the back of your mouth).</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Rotation</td>
<td class="body002withpad">a movement in which the tooth turned along the long axis of the tooth.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Spee</td>
<td class="body002withpad" bgcolor="F2F2F2">the curve of spee is the curvature of the occlusal plane of the teeth.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Stop</td>
<td class="body002withpad">a bend or auxiliary attachment placed on a wire to limit the archwire from sliding or moving in the bracket slot of the bracket.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Tipping</td>
<td class="body002withpad" bgcolor="F2F2F2">a tooth movement in which the root of the tooth is tipped labially (lip) or lingually (tongue) to correct the angle of the crown of the tooth.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Torque</td>
<td class="body002withpad">the rotation of a tooth on the long axis moving the root of the tooth in a buccal or labial direction.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Tracing (cephalometric)</td>
<td class="body002withpad" bgcolor="F2F2F2">an overlay drawing traced over a cephalometric x-ray that shows specific structures and landmarks that provided a basis for orthodontic therapy.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Traction</td>
<td class="body002withpad">the act of drawing or pulling the teeth.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Translation</td>
<td class="body002withpad" bgcolor="F2F2F2">a tooth movement in which the entire tooth moves forward or backward without tipping or rotating.</td>
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<td class="bodyhighlight">Typodont</td>
<td class="body002withpad">A plastic model of a typical mouth, showing the alignment of teeth. A typodont is used to teaching orthodontic procedures.</td>
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<p>A fixed partial denture bridge, is also called a dental bridge procedure. Dental bridge procedure is a restoration procedure used to substitute for a patient’s missing tooth by creating a link, or a ‘bridge’ between the two remaining teeth that surround the gap. Gaps from missing teeth can cause the remaining teeth to shift into those empty spaces, which can result in a bad bite. Missing teeth imbalance can also lead to temporomandibular joint disorders and gum disease.</p>
<p>A bridge is created by first reducing the size of the teeth on both sides of the gap where the tooth is missing. Then a cover, or crown, is placed on those two teeth. These crowns are connected by a manufactured tooth that imitates the missing tooth. The dimensions of the bridge are defined by Ante&#8217;s Law, which states that the root surface area of the abutment teeth has to be identical or exceed that of the tooth or teeth being replaced. Thus, the abutment teeth are condensed in size to allow the material used to restore the size and shape of the original teeth in a correct alignment and contact with the opposing teeth.</p>
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<p>The materials utilized for the bridges include porcelain combined with metal, porcelain, or gold. The type and amount of reduction to be done to the abutment teeth will vary according to the different materials being used. The patient must remember to clean under the bridge, and practice good oral hygiene.</p>
<p><strong>Consultation </strong><br />
Dental bridges are a very good option to replace missing teeth. The dentist will provide the patient with options on different materials available to make the bridge. The material to be used will hinge on where the bridge will be placed in the mouth. Grinding and clenching of the teeth, a condition called bruxism will also be taken into consideration, as well as the patient’s dental insurance coverage. Dental bridges can be manufactured from metal, gold, or porcelain.</p>
<p><strong>Planning of Treatment</strong><br />
X-rays and impressions of the patient’s mouth will be taken by the dentist. These will be used in planning the bridge restoration. The bridge could be three or more separate units depending on the patient’s needs. After the dentist prepares the abutment teeth for the bridge, additional impressions may be taken.</p>
<p><strong>The Procedure</strong><br />
Once the dentist has examined the patient gums and teeth, and has concluded that the patient needs a dental bridge, the patient will receive a local anesthetic. This will make sure that the patient won’t feel any pain during the course of the treatment.</p>
<p>The dentist will make an impression of the patient’s mouth using impression material, which is a like a putty. The putty impression is then sent to a lab that will use the impression as a model to create the bridge that fits exactly on the teeth. The teeth that will support the bridge, which are on either side of the gap, are reduced in size using a dental drill. If any of the support teeth show signs of decay, the dentist will fix the decay, and then trim them down. To avoid future oral health problems like tooth decay, the restoration must be a good fit.</p>
<p>The dentist then fits a temporary bridge to protect the teeth and gums while the permanent prosthetic is being made by the lab. The impermanent bridge is created by the dentist during your first visit. The temporary bridge is held in place by temporary cement, is weaker than the final bridge and doesn&#8217;t’t look as well, but it will be removed at the next appointment.</p>
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<p>Once the final, fixed bridge is ready, the dentist will fit it in place to make sure it fits correctly. The patient can see how it looks and feels before the dentist cements it to become permanent. The dentist will make a few minor adjustments to the dental bridge to ensure the bite is correct, and then the bridge is cemented into place.</p>
<p><strong>Cost</strong> <strong>of the Procedure </strong><br />
The cost of the dental bridge will depend on the number of missing teeth, but are typically one of the more expensive treatments. However, this is overcome by high patient acceptance rates and satisfaction. A dentistry survey reported most patients who chose a dental bridge procedure said that the result justified the costs.</p>
<p>The <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Dental bridge procedure</span> and the final prosthetic can cost anywhere from $400 to $1,000 per missing tooth. Several things also affect the cost: material, dental insurance, dentist/laboratory technician skill and other procedures that may be used, like fillings and root canals.</p>
<p><strong>Life span</strong> of the Procedure<br />
A dental bridge can last ten to twenty years with proper oral care, and regular check-ups. Each of these is important – the material used, quality of the dentist’s work, and daily maintenance and hygiene.</p>
<p><strong>Advantages, Disadvantages &amp; Risks</strong><br />
The advantages of a dental bridge are that it looks like and functions just like natural teeth because it is always in your mouth. Three disadvantages to dental bridges are:</p>
<p><strong>1. The natural teeth during the procedure must be trimmed down so that the bridge can be attached.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>2. T stress on natural teeth supporting the bridges can cause damage over the long term.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>3. Cost is the third disadvantage as dental bridges are rather expensive compared to dentures.</strong></p>
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<p>The risks of dental bridges are that the supporting teeth can break, weaken, or cause tooth pulp death because of the extra load on these stress loaded teeth. The crowns that attach to these teeth can loosen if the crowns are not fitted properly or cemented well. This dental surgery could make your natural teeth vulnerable to decay. The <a href="http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/procedure">dental bridge procedure</a> is a wonderful option but care must be used during the process.</p>
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<h1>Dental Implant Problems &amp; the Surgical Risks</h1>
<p>The dentist can endorse a dental implant procedure when a patient’s tooth or teeth are missing. A dental implant is defined as a tooth device that is used to permanently support or restore teeth in the jaw bone. This procedure has it profits and risks. The dental bone graft dentist is a certified licensed professional. They will go to all measures to ensure the patient’s complete security and protection during any bone grafting process. However, as with all surgical procedures, there are risks associated with it. Though uncommon, some risks that are associated with dental bone grafting restoration techniques can be stark.</p>
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<p>When teeth are missing, then dental implant surgery is an option the patient can use in replacing their missing teeth. Today, the majority of dental implants are a kind of root-form implant. These look like an actual tooth root and are inserted into the jawbone of the patient using a titanium post.</p>
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<p>For a long time, people have tried and failed with dental implants. Oftentimes, the failure outweighs the success they achieved in this field. Rejection of implants by the body is the most common contraindication. People used still when they started dental implants and these produced rather unfortunate results to the patients because of the incompatibility of the material to the jawbone. Oftentimes, it would start with an infection and later just simply fall off.</p>
<p><strong>Inexperience</strong><br />
Dental surgery is a tricky procedure requiring extensive knowledge and skill from the dentist. Sadly, most dentists aren&#8217;t really competent because of the lack of experience. Some of these dentists perform dental implant surgery after attending only a training seminar on a weekend as sponsored by companies selling these implants. And the more surgeries they make the greater profit they get. Hurried and sloppy work results in the patient spending more for additional treatment rather than getting their desired results from the dentist. Always trust a reputable dentist when considering a dental implant, as their skill, experience and knowledge will demand more costs, but it will eventually pan out with the great and safe service that they provide.</p>
<p><strong>Negligence</strong><br />
Negligence in the dental implant procedure is most often the failure of the dentist to plan treatment and the improper evaluation of the patient. Sometimes the dentist continues with the further treatment even though the bone and gum still have not healed enough. The result is the patient gets an infection from getting treatment on an abscessed tooth. Bacteria that enters the gum and jaw area causes infection and there are times that the infection is so severe. More surgery can be needed to repair the damage. The evaluation of the patient should be more thorough and include the patient’s history, habit and other factors, which may affect the patient’s bone density and health.</p>
<p><strong>Dishonesty</strong><br />
A dentist must take into consideration the honest fact if the patient actually is qualified to receive a dental implant. Titanium posts in the jaw are not for everyone. There are several factors, which can inhibit patients from receiving implants. One factor is that some people lack the quality bone in the jaw needed for such a procedure. Good bone is required to hold the titanium posts. Most dentists would suggest prospective patients to go through tests like a CT scan to determine if they have the healthy bone required for the procedure.</p>
<p><strong>Surgery Risks</strong><br />
When implants replace your lower teeth, the dentist may touch a nerve running through your jawbone while drilling, which may cause numbness or pain. If your jaw becomes numb, it typically affects your lower lip, chin, and maybe one side of your tongue. This numbness or pain may last for up to 7 months until the nerve has completely healed, but in some cases the effects could be permanent.</p>
<p>When it comes to the upper jaw, it is possible that your dentist could drill right through the jawbone and into one of the nasal cavities or sinuses, which could cause an infection. X-rays are taken prior to surgery to help avoid this. The dentist or surgeon can review the x-rays, and know where the nerves, nasal cavities and sinuses are located, and can avoid them.</p>
<p><strong>Potential Complications Due to Dental Implants</strong></p>
<p>·     <strong>Death</strong><br />
·     <strong>Ectopic (exaggerated) formation of bone material</strong><br />
·     <strong>Hematoma</strong><br />
·     <strong>Complications with incisions</strong><br />
·     <strong>Inflammation and infection</strong><br />
·     <strong>The formation of scar tissue</strong><br />
·     <strong>Damage to nerves or other tissues</strong><br />
·     <strong>Swelling (edema)</strong><br />
·     <strong>The onset of respiratory issues</strong><br />
·     <strong>Serious allergic reactions</strong><br />
·     <strong>Itching or pain</strong></p>
<p>Problems can also develop even years after the implants have been placed. For example, similar to your natural teeth and gums, the gum surrounding the dental implants can be infected by bacteria, which can lead to periimplantitis, which is a form of periodontal disease. If this condition is left untreated, it can lead to bone loss. The implant can become loose and would need to be removed. Mostly, this situation is easily solved by a process similar to treatments for natural teeth affected by periodontal disease.</p>
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<p>Another complication that may occur is breakage. The implant, or the denture, crown or bridge can break. This commonly happens if your bite is misaligned properly. If your bite doesn&#8217;t’t line up properly, there may be an excessive force on the implant or restoration when you chew. A broken restoration can usually be fixed, but if the implant is cracked it will need to be replaced. A new implant is used to replace an implant that fails, breaks or crack, or becomes infected.</p>
<h2><strong>FAQ&#8217;s</strong> For Dental Implant Problems</h2>
<p>What can help dental implants to last longer?<strong> </strong><br />
A few things can help your dental implants last longer. First is the quality of the bone, and the quantity as well. The healthier the bone is, and the more bone that is available can greatly increase your chance for long-term success. Second, the better the surgeon is, meaning the more ability and experience your dental surgeon has, the longer the implant will last. Third is the restoration quality, if the porcelain tooth, crown or denture is of higher quality, the longer it will last.</p>
<p><strong>Is there an age limit for getting dental implants?</strong></p>
<p>There is no age limit, people of all ages can receive a dental implant, provided enough bone exists where the implants will be placed.</p>
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<p><strong>Is dental implant surgery painful?</strong></p>
<p>Not at all. Your dentist will administer a local anesthetic prior to surgery so won’t feel a thing while the implant is being put in place. You may experience some mild discomfort after surgery, but that can be managed by the medications and antibiotics your dentist will prescribe</p>
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<p><strong>How long before I can go back to work after the implant surgery?</strong></p>
<p>You can actually be at work the following day, unless there are some circumstances that may arise, but this is unlikely. Your dentist will go over all the instructions you must follow after the surgery. Now you have a better idea of dental implant problems and risks.</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">&#8220;Dental Implant complications</span> can create a serious situation that results in the implant being rejected by the jawbone.&#8221;</strong></p>
<h2><strong>Dental Implant Problems</strong></h2>
<p>Dental implant complications following to implant surgery is very possible as with any other type of surgical procedure. Most of these problems can be cured without causing any major tooth damage, but in some instances, there is the risk of dental implant failure. The keys to reducing the risk of a dental implant falure are:</p>
<ul>
<li>Choosing an experienced implant dentist.</li>
<li>Having an effective pre-operative treatment plan.</li>
<li>Proper after-care and good oral hygiene are critical.</li>
<li>Make sure to be infection free prior to implant surgery</li>
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<p><strong>The most common complications</strong></p>
<p><strong>Inflammation</strong><br />
When improper placement or incorrect size of the abutment and crown restoration happens, inflammation can occur. This puts under pressure and traumatizes the soft tissues around or beneath it. Dental implant inflammation causes a response from the body’s immune system that attacks the infected gingival and bone cells.</p>
<p><strong>Rejection</strong><br />
Rejection can occur because the implant is a foreign object entering your body’s system. Sometimes the rejection happens with a sensitive system, and may be very difficult to continue the implant procedure. Rejection can also occur with other surgeries, such as a kidney or liver transplant.</p>
<p><strong>Infection</strong><br />
Infection of the area surrounding the implant is one of, if not the most common dental implant complication. Implant infection, also known as peri-implantitis, presents as swelling of tissue around the implantation area. Peri-implantitis is a periodontal disease, and if it is not treated properly it can lead to implant failure, inflammation, or bone loss. Implant infection is typically caused by bacteria that are present during or immediately following surgery, and it is also possible that implant infection can present months or even years following the surgery.</p>
<p><strong>Dental Implant Overload</strong><br />
Dental implant overload (think, too much weight on a tire) is caused when more than one tooth is replaced in one implant. This can put an excess amount of pressure on the bone supporting the implant. After a dental implant procedure, it is very important that the implant does not face too much biting pressure. The bone needs time to heal in order to withstand the pressure and to build up strength.</p>
<p><strong>Failure<a name="implantfalure"></a></strong><br />
When the metal implant bends or breaks, it is a dental implant failure, which can lead to many complications, so dental implant failure needs to be addressed immediately. However, with the advances in modern technology, the possibility of this occurring is very low.</p>
<p><strong>Bone Loss</strong><br />
There are several explanations why a dental implant experiences bone loss. If the gums surrounding a dental implant are not kept clean, the gums can become inflamed and this inflammation can extend into the supporting bone and endanger the dental implant. If a dental implant is overloaded, this can cause loss of the bone surrounding the dental implant. In many cases bone loss around a dental implant can be fixed with bone grafting after the original reason for the bone loss is successfully treated by the dentist.</p>
<p><strong>Restorative Dentistry</strong></p>
<p>Has many methods to return a perfect simile back to a patient. Understand <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Implantology">dental implant complications</a> is just part of being an informed patient.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cost of Dental Implants Needing a dental implant is rough enough for the patient without having to worry about paying for it. However, cost is a necessary concern. Depending on the amount of work to be done, dental implants can cost anywhere from just shy of $1,000 to just shy of $100,000. What is important [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<h2>Cost of Dental Implants</h2>
<p>Needing a dental implant is rough enough for the patient without having to worry about paying for it. However, cost is a necessary concern. Depending on the amount of work to be done, dental implants can cost anywhere from just shy of $1,000 to just shy of $100,000. What is important for the patient in need of the implant is that he thoroughly researches the cost of various types of implants at multiple dental locations to determine which is most practical for his needs.</p>
<h2>Average Prices of Dental Implant Surgery:</h2>
<ul>
<li>If only a single implant is needed, the typical cost is roughly $900 to $3,000. However, if other procedures such as extractions, tissue grafts, or bone grafts are necessary for the implant surgery, that cost can increase by several hundred or several thousand dollars. In order to properly insert the implant, an abutment or metal extension is attached to it, after which the bridge or crown is connected to the abutment. The patient may also need a temporary tooth, called a “flipper tooth”, while the mouth heals after the implant surgery. Each of these separate steps for dental implants adds additional cost to the implant, from several hundred on up to several thousand. Therefore, a patient in need of a single dental implant can expect to pay anywhere from approximately $1,500 on up to $10,000 in total.</li>
<li>In the event of multiple implants due to tooth decay, an unfortunate accident, or another reason, the cost increases. If the implants are to be placed next to each other in the mouth and therefore only one bridge is needed to connect them, it is less expensive than having multiple single implants to be inserted in various places in the mouth. Prices range from $4,000 on up to $40,000 or more for multiple tooth implants and bridges. The expense varies according to the type of implant (for example, mini dental implants cost less) and denture materials needed, as well as any other procedures that need to be conducted.</li>
<li>For a full set of both lower and upper dental implants and dentures, the cost can be as high as $96,000, though the average is generally closer to $30,000. Insurance coverage varies. Many insurance companies consider implants to be cosmetic procedures and therefore do not cover them. However, some dental insurances or even health insurances can cover some of the cost so that the patient does not have to front the expense entirely out of pocket.</li>
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<h2>Important Additional Fees for Dental Implants</h2>
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<li>As mentioned above, along with the <a href="http://surgicalservicesinternational.com/dental_implants.htm">cost of the implants </a>themselves, there are other expenses to be considered. First of all, the different steps required in implant surgery are usually performed by different people. Periodontists, oral surgeons, or dentists with higher specialized training can perform implant surgery while abutments, bridges, crowns, or dentures, on the other hand, are put into place by either a prosthodontist or a dentist. For treatment by multiple professionals in the field, the expense can increase. Each of the additional products (abutment, crown, flipper tooth, etc. ) also increases the cost of the entire implant procedure.</li>
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<h2>Additional Prices of a Non-Financial Nature</h2>
<ul>
<li>Beside the financial cost of dental implants, there are also non-financial costs associated with this dental treatment. Most specifically, the area where the implant is placed requires time to heal after surgery. Dentists usually allow the implant site to heal for a period of three to six months after the surgery has been conducted, during which a flipper tooth may be used. The entire process can take up to a year from the initial procedure until the time that the mouth has fully healed.</li>
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<h2>Pricing, Discounts and Financing</h2>
<ul>
<li>Above all, when investigating the cost of dental implants, make sure to factor in the cost of the additional required pieces such as abutment and bridge. Sometimes an individual can find discounted prices on implant surgery such as those offered by dental school clinics. For treatment by supervised students or faculty members, the cost can be more affordable. Insurances who offer partial coverage will typically provide for the patient a list of approved dentists, periodontists, or prosthodontists whom they recommend for the treatment.</li>
</ul>
<p>The above listings are national averages and rates rather than location specific. For more appropriate estimates for the cost of dental implants for you depending on your insurance coverage and location, contact your insurance company and the dental facilities in your area or search for local specialists who are part of the American Dental Association, American Academy of Implant Dentistry, or other relevant organizations.</p>
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<strong>What option is better to purchase: a bridge or</strong></p>
<p><strong>dental implants?</strong></p>
<p>If you’ve lost a tooth and are considering dental <strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">bridge vs dental implants</span></em></strong> to replace it, then you need to take a few things into account. Bone loss, durability, oral health and hygiene, how it looks, and of course, how much it will cost should all play a part in your decision to bridge or implant.</p>
<p>The first thing that you should know is that if you decide to get a bridge, it doesn&#8217;t’t prevent bone loss.</p>
<p>A bridge is simply something to connect to teeth that have a large gap between them. The long term effect is that the bridge will not stimulate your jaw bone, and the bone eventually begins to shrink away. A dental implant, however, is placed in the space where there are no teeth, it is an artificial tooth that stimulates the bone area and helps to preserve the jaw bone.</p>
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<p>When looking at bridges vs dental implants you need to consider the Durability. A bridge may only last ten years, after which it needs to be replaced. A dental implant bonds directly to, and becomes part of the jaw bone. The dental implant acts more like a natural tooth, and the connection to the jaw is just as strong. In addition, dental implants are made of titanium, which does not decay, and is not susceptible to disease.</p>
<p>Oral Health is one factor to consider when choosing between bridges vs dental implants. When a dentist installs a bridge, they will usually cut or shave down other healthy teeth in order to fit and support the bridge structure. This is not the case with dental implants. An implant does not require your other healthy teeth to be touched – they all stay intact.</p>
<p>Everyday Oral Hygiene is important, and a bridge can make regular tasks very complicated. Flossing a bridge is extremely difficult, time consuming, and requires a lot of patience. Doing that everyday can be tiresome, and you may not floss the bridge habitually which can lead to complications with the surrounding teeth. A dental implant behaves just like a normal tooth. You can brush it, floss it, and rinse it much more easily than a bridge.</p>
<p>The battle of the bridge vs dental implants also include Esthetics. This isn&#8217;t’t a hard one really. A bridge doesn&#8217;t’t look like a natural tooth at all. It affects the way the surrounding teeth look. All three teeth will look like one long tooth, which won’t look that wonderful Dental implant looks just like a natural tooth, which is much more appealing.</p>
<p>Treatment Plan Flexibility is a major factor, but you may not even have a choice in some cases. For example, if you’ve lost 2 or more teeth in the same spot, a bridge won’t be an option. Only dental implants can be used, and dentists prefer the dental implant because it allows for more flexibility when planning out your treatment.</p>
<p>When you consider the Cost of the bridge vs dental implants, yes the bridge is cheaper…but that is a short term win. In the long run, the bridge needs to be replaced every so often. They run into complications. They can have negative effects on the surrounding teeth, and all of these will incur an additional cost. In the long run, the dental implant is the way to go because they last much longer with less trouble.</p>
<p>Who wins the battle between the <strong>bridge vs dental implants</strong>? It’s obvious, the dental implant! Dentists prefer working with dental implants over bridges because the implant is cleaner, it looks better. It won’t need to be replaced as often as a bridge, and it will cost you less in the long run!</p>
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		<title>Affordable Dental Implants</title>
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Definition of a bad day can be going to the dentist, and they inform you that you need an implant, or worse multiple. Next they tell you that it will cost you about $3,000 to $5,000 per tooth. There goes the vacation plans that year. So you came to this page to see what options you have for finding inexpensive, reasonably priced dental implants. First let&#8217;s go over the various scenarios.</p>
<p><strong>This dental surgery is used under the following conditions.</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Multiple teeth removal</li>
<li>Single tooth replacement</li>
<li>Secure your existing dentures</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>General Information about getting this procedure.</strong></p>
<p>Dental implants will affect one or multiple teeth and have no effect on surrounding areas. Implants will secure a bridge or dentures so that your bridge/dentures become semi permanent.</p>
<p>You have a choice that you should be aware of when budgeting as most dentists will not offer both types, and that will affect your price. Affordable dental implants are almost always the Endosteal type, see below.<br />
<strong>To understand the two variations, see the table below.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Different  Dental Options</strong></p>
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<td width="173">Endosteal</td>
<td width="159">Subperiosteal</td>
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<div align="left">This type is surgically placed in the jawbone using special medical grade screws or cylinders. One endosteal dental post is capable of holding multiple teeth. This is the most common form used in modern dentistry today. It can be used for either single crown attachment or for any form of bridge or denture.</div>
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<div align="left">The subperiosteal dental surgery version is secured on the surface of the jaw using a titanium metal framework. The posts go into the gum, after it is able to bear a prosthesis. Typical this is used for patients that have more extensive bone loss. It is a more difficult dental surgery.</div>
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<td>Advantages, the screw type posts tend to be faster and much more affordable.</td>
<td>This is a more expensive dental surgery. This is considered a dated model, to a degree.</td>
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<p><strong> Other Implant styles you should understand to make the best choice.</strong></p>
<p><strong>The substantial difference between one hour or same day implants and the traditional version, is the time frame required to complete the process</strong></p>
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<li>The traditional process with time frame, and the dental surgery involved.</li>
<li>Day one Your oral surgeon, not the dentist will cut back the gums to gain access to the underlining bone. He will then drill a tiny hole between 4-7 mm and insert a hollow dental post. Normally made from titanium.</li>
<li>After around a two to about a four-month time frame your jawbone will grow into the post causing to to become stable and ready to receive the male port of the implant that the crown will go on.</li>
<li>If you need a bone graft because you have excessive bone loss in the jawbone you will need to have a bone graft done months prior to starting the above process. In total the entire implantation process can take one year<a href='https://www.east-gonfiabili.it/e110012-parco-gonfiabile-al-coperto.html' style="color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none;">parco gonfiabile al coperto</a></li>
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<p><strong>One Hour Method<a name="001"></a></strong></p>
<p><strong>The Dentist</strong> will drill a tiny opening in the gum and jaw bone and once the correct depth and angle are achieved they will insert a tiny titanium post that looks almost exactly like a hi-tech screw.</p>
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<li>Once the high tech screw has been installed a temporary tooth will be placed on the titanium post. The tooth will be made to be smaller than the space occupied by the previous tooth. This will help to keep the new post from being put under undue pressure. This entire dental surgery process<strong> takes 25 minutes</strong>. Affordable dental implants are always the screw post type.</li>
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<p>The titanium post is well attached the moment it is inserted. However it is critical not to stress the post</p>
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<li>for at least the <strong>first thirty days</strong>. Raw foods like celery would need to be avoided coming in to contact with the new implant.</li>
<li><strong>After one month</strong> you return get your permanent crown. This really is the best method of replacing missing teeth.</li>
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<p>Something noteworthy about the screw type posts is that if you suffer from bone loss this implant can be set at an angle often bypassing the need for painful and expensive dental surgery for bone grafting. This fact alone can save you thousands of dollars in your search to get a cost effective dental implant option.</p>
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		<title>Titanium Dental Implants</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Titanium (Ti) is an amazing metal able to be made into a dental prosthesis, or its more common name, a dental implant. Titanium is not entirely what an implant is manufactured from, in order to be implanted into your mouth for dental surgery, it must be combined with other metals to be made more rigid, [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<strong>Titanium (Ti) is an amazing metal able to be made into a dental prosthesis, or its more common name, a dental implant.</strong><br />
Titanium is not entirely what an implant is manufactured from, in order to be implanted into your mouth for dental surgery, it must be combined with other metals to be made more rigid, common metals like iron or aluminum.</p>
<p>Titanium (Ti) is used in dental surgery for the following dental situations</p>
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<li>One(single) tooth replacement</li>
<li>Multiple teeth replacements</li>
<li>To fasten existing dentures</li>
<li>To fasten larger bridges more securely</li>
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<p><strong>Implant Surgery</strong><br />
Titanium dental implants are basically a small root that dentists use which helps support the restoration of teeth or groups of teeth, which are unsurprisingly, made from titanium. Almost all dental implants in use in the western world are made from titanium or a titanium alloy as both types of material tend to be accepted and tolerated very well by the surrounding bone structure it is implanted into.<br />
The titanium dental implants tends to be in the shape of a screw or a cylinder. The implants themselves are placed into a socket which has been carefully drilled in the location of the intended new tooth. Depending on whether or not the dental implant is screw or cylinder shaped will depend on how it is surgically put into place, obviously either being screwed in or tapped into place. These implants will slowly over time become buttressed by additional bone growth in the jaw and eventually, when a replacement tooth(crown) is fitted on top look indistinguishable to any other teeth present. For the patient, after the process is completed the replacement tooth will feel and perform exactly the same as a natural tooth would.<br />
Modern titanium dental implants are designed to be incredibly similar to the root of a regular tooth which then are placed in the bone of the jaw at the same spot that an original tooth usually would have been. When a dentist then places a replacement tooth on top of the implanted titanium it gives both the look and feel of a completely genuine tooth.<br />
Periodontal implants are frequently used as they are the most viable way of replacing teeth that have been lost. People lose teeth all the time; the causes of losing teeth can range from some form of accident or trauma, where the tooth is forcibly knocked out or it can happen over time due to some form of disease, tooth or gum decay, or simply through old age. Replacing lost teeth is not just an issue of vanity though, people need to replace their teeth in order to be able to eat and properly chew through their food .Confidence comes into play as It&#8217;s important to have a nice smile to be well received.</p>
<p>The first process for titanium implant surgery to take place will be to first consult your dentist or implant surgeon who will be able to assess the health or both your teeth, bone density and gums. Any problems that may be present will need to receive treatment prior to any form of dental surgery taking place, as obviously there would be no point in placing a titanium dental implant or subsequent tooth attached to that artificial root, if the tooth itself was just going to fall out once again.<br />
Once the implanting process begins, they are usually administered under local anesthesia or if many teeth have to be replaced, or it is possible that a longer procedure is needed a more general anesthesia will be used via IV sedation. Prior to anything being placed on the newly implanted roots patients will need to wait anywhere from 6 weeks up to 6 months for the bone to grow and anchor the titanium implant. If there is the need for a short term cosmetic solution during the bone growth period patients will receive temporary crowns or dentures.</p>
<p>The cost of these implants will vary quite a lot depending on where in the world you are having your dental surgery done or where you are looking at to receive the treatment. In a lot of cases medical insurance can cover the bill if the treatment itself is deemed to be medically important that the patient receives this treatment in contrast to purely cosmetic.</p>
<p>Titanium dental implants have changed the world of dentistry forever.</p>
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