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Cosmetic dentistry is all about achieving a smile that you are happy to show. Cosmetic dentists know that a beautiful smile is key to an attractive face. If the shape, size, color, or position of your teeth bothers you, today’s cosmetic dentists can address the problem. Dental implants are one way cosmetic dentistry can improve your smile.
Prior to recieving dental implants, you will want to set up an appointment with a cosmetic dentist for a dental implant screening. In some cases, the cosmetic dentist may reccomend a bone grafting, if the jaw is too thin to accept the implant. You can search for a cosmetic dentist in your area by clicking FIND A DENTIST.
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The gum tissue is opened to expose the jaw area where the dental implant is being placed. A special drill is used to prepare the jaw to receive the implant. After the jaw has been prepared, the dental implant is placed and the tissue is sutured. |
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The healing process, also known as osseointegration, normally takes three to six months. During this time, the dental implant will fuse to the bone and become part of the jaw. This is known as osseointegration. However, the sutures are typically removed after seven to fourteen days. |
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Once the gum tissue is ready, a special post is attached to the implant to support the new porcelain crown. A zirconium abutments attached to the implant post, to assure that the new porcelain tooth possesses translucency properties similar to a natural tooth. Impressions are taken and a crown is made to match your existing teeth's shape and color. The crown is then cemented to the post. The final product of implant, crown and post appears and feels like a natural tooth.
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