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Story of Dental Implants |
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Replace A Single Tooth |
Rediscover
the Simple
Pleasures
of Life!
Thousands of people
around the world enjoy the benefits of dental implants.
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“Some of the
most embarrasing times that I had was when I had my retainer.”
Two
of Shelly’s upper front teeth never developed.
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Eliminate
A Partial Denture
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“They’re just
great. I feel like I have my natural teeth.”
Shelly’s
missing teeth were replaced by two free-standing implants
and porcelain crowns.
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“I
always had the feeling that there was a bad odor because I
had to clean my bridge.”
Marian had been wearing an upper, removable
partial denture. |
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| 300k |
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Eliminate
A Partial Denture
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“Implants
are wonderful. They feel so natural, I forgot they are there.”
Marian's missing teeth were replaced by two
implants joined together by a bridge. |
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| ISDN |
| 300k |
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“There
were many times where my gums had sore spots and that just
came from wearing them.”
Chuck was missing all of his teeth from gum
disease. |
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| 300k |
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Support And Retain An Overdenture
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“I
can’t tell you how much they have improved my professional
and personal life.”
Chuck had implants placed in his upper and
lower jaws to retain and support his replacement teeth. |
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“I've
had to wear dentures for 40 years and had all kinds of suffering
with them.”
Bertha suffered sore gums and social embarrassment
from loose-fitting dentures. |
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Retain An Overdenture |
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"I wish
everyone would have it."
"A second
chance in life."
Bertha had two implants placed in her lower
jaw to stabilize and retain her complete overdenture
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Dental Implants
The modern
method of replacing missing teeth. Research shows that 85% of
people who wear full or partial dentures experience some related
discomfort and difficulty. Dental implants can eliminate those
problems, restore self-confidence and improve the quality of life.
From a single missing tooth to an entire set of teeth, dental
implants can provide a permanent alternative to problem dentures,
and help prevent the premature loss of remaining teeth. Dental
implants can last a lifetime and are an excellent investment in
oral health.
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Q:
What are dental implants?
A:
Dental implants are made of biocompatible materials that become
directly attached to your jawbone. In dental terms, this is called
“osseointegration.” Once anchored in place, your implants can
be used to replace a missing tooth, support an entire set of teeth
or retain an overdenture. The result is a natural type of tooth
replacement that can restore the biting and chewing ability you
once enjoyed, improve your appearance and renew your self-confidence.
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Restoration
Q: What
restorations can Paragon
dental implants provide?
A:
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Replace a Single Tooth
with an implant and crown. |
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Eliminate a Partial Denture with several implants
and a bridge. |
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Retain an Overdenture
with several implants. |
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Support and Retain an Overdenture
on a bar attached to several implants. |
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your dentist today if you are a good candidate for dental
implants. |
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Two-Stage
Surgical
Procedure |
Q: What
procedures are used to insert dental implants?
A: Placement
of dental implants is a minor surgical procedure performed in
one or two office visits. If you have one-stage implants, their
metal tops will extend through the gums while your tissues heal,
and you will not need a second surgery. If you have two-stage
implants, they will be placed under the gums while the bone heals.
You will need a second, simple surgery to uncover them and attach
a post to support your replacement teeth. Your dentist’s decision
to do a one- or two-stage surgical procedure depends on a number
of clinical factors, such as the amount of available bone and
location of the implants. After the implants are placed, the bone
attaches to them and permanently anchors them within your jaw.
In the meantime, your dentist may adjust your full denture or
partial prosthesis for temporary use.
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One-Stage
Surgical Procedure
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