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Dental Implants Overview

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Cantilever Dental Implant Bridge

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A dental bridge that is supported by implants at one end only, with the other end extending into the mouth without support.

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Dental Implant Maintenance

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The ongoing care necessary for dental implants, including proper oral hygiene and regular dental checkups to ensure implant health.

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Zirconia Implants

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Dental implants made from zirconium dioxide, a ceramic material known for its durability and aesthetic qualities.

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Abutment

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Connector piece placed on the dental implant, it holds and supports the crown, bridge, or denture.

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Healing Cap

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A small cap that screws onto the top of the dental implant during healing, helps in shaping the gum tissue.

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Peri-implantitis

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An inflammatory disease affecting the soft and hard tissues around dental implants, can lead to implant failure if untreated.

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Immediate Placement Implants

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Dental implants that are placed immediately after tooth extraction, reducing the need for multiple surgeries.

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Overdenture

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A removable dental prosthesis that covers and rests on one or more remaining natural teeth, dental implants, or both.

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Subperiosteal Implant

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A dental implant placed under the gum but on, or above, the jawbone. Suitable for patients with less bone height.

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Prosthodontist

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A dental specialist focusing on the restoration and replacement of teeth, including dental implants.

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Titanium

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A biocompatible metal commonly used for dental implants due to its strength and ability to osseointegrate.

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Ridge Preservation

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A procedure to prevent bone loss following tooth extraction, essential for a future dental implant placement.

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Osseointegration

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The process by which a dental implant fuses with the jawbone, providing a stable support for artificial teeth.

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Sinus Lift

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Surgical procedure that adds bone to the upper jaw in the area of the molars and premolars to secure dental implants.

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Bone Grafting

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A procedure to increase bone quantity in the jaw where bone loss has occurred, making it possible to support dental implants.

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Implant-Supported Bridge

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A type of dental prosthesis supported by implants rather than natural teeth when replacing multiple missing teeth.

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Single-Tooth Implant

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A dental implant designed to replace an individual missing tooth, consisting of an implant post, abutment, and crown.

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Guided Bone Regeneration

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Surgical procedure that uses barrier membranes to direct growth of new bone at sites with insufficient volume for implants.

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Endosteal Implant

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A type of dental implant that is placed directly into the jawbone and is the most commonly used implant.

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Implant Crown

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A dental prosthesis that is attached to an implant abutment, mimicking the appearance and function of a natural tooth.

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Immediate Load Dental Implants

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Also known as same-day implants, they allow placement of a temporary tooth during the same appointment as the implant surgery.

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All-on-4®

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A surgical technique for dental implants that involves supporting a full arch of teeth with just four implants.

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Implant Failure

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The unsuccessful integration or maintenance of a dental implant, which can be due to infection, bone loss, or mechanical problems.

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