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Benefits
of an all-ceramic crown on implant:
When both the tooth and root are damaged,
the best permanent replacement is a dental
implant in conjunction with a ceramic crown.
This solution both looks and functions just
like a natural tooth.
Treatment:
This procedure normally includes four
visits to the dentist. You should expect to be
able to work the day after having the implant
installed.
Course
of Treatment
Installing
the New Tooth - Step-By-Step:
The course of treatment described
here is one of several options available. Consult
your dentist to find out what the best solution
is for you, given your specific condition.
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1:
Before the procedure
The dentist makes a first examination and
takes one or more x-rays of the area to
prepare for the procedure. |
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2:
Installing the implant
The implant is installed. At
this time, a temporary tooth is provided
that allows you eat and function like
normal almost immediately. The
implant will need a few months to integrate
with the jawbone before the next step
is taken. |
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3:
Attaching the new crown
The final step is the placement of the
permanent ceramic tooth. The new tooth
is installed for life. No additional treatment
is needed. |
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4:
End result
You should expect the
new tooth to fit and function just like
a natural tooth. Do your usual dental
hygiene to keep the tooth and gum around
it clean and |
Alternatives
To An All-Ceramic Crown On Implant:
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Tooth-supported
fixed bridge
A traditional bridge involves
grinding down adjacent teeth to support
the bridge. It is a stable solution with
good esthetics and function that is fairly
easy to install. However, this alternative
has two main disadvantages: continuous
bone resorbtion in the edentulous area,
and sacrificing healthy teeth on behalf
of the bridge. |
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Removable
partial denture
This is not a permanent alternative to
a lost tooth. It is unstable and loosely
attached, which affects both function and
comfort. A removable partial denture is
made of plastic – a material that
can't create the same esthetic result as
a ceramic crown. The benefits are few but
do exist: adjacent teeth aren't affected.
It is easily and quickly installed and
relatively cheap. |
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Resin-bonded
bridge
This alternative has
some clear advantages: it is quickly
installed, functions well and, since
it is made of ceramic, it gives a high
esthetic result. Moreover, natural healthy
teeth aren't affected. But it is not
very permanent. The resin-bonded bridge
will eventually come off – probably
after just a couple of years – and
will then have to be reinstalled. |
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