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WHAT ARE DENTAL IMPLANTS?

Dental implants are metal posts that are surgically placed in the bone under your gums. During a healing period, the bone grows around the implant. Then a replacement tooth or crown is attached to the metal post, giving you a restoration that is a lot like your natural tooth. Implants also can be used to secure bridges and dentures when more than one tooth is missing.

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF DENTAL IMPLANTS?

Because the implants fuse to the jawbone and offer a secure base for the replacement teeth, some patients find this a comfortable option in restoring their smile. In many cases, implant-supported teeth may look and feel more like natural teeth.

CAN ANYONE HAVE IMPLANTS?

Healthy gums and bone are necessary to support dental implants. Patients who want to have implants must commit to a meticulous oral hygiene routine, including flossing; brushing and regular dental visits to help protect the supporting tissues from any disease.

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Prepared by the ADA Divisor of Communications, in cooperation with The Journal of the American dental Association. Unlike other portions of JADA, this page may be clipped ad copied as a handout for patients without first obtaining reprint permission from ADA Publishing, a division of ADA Business Enterprises. Inc. JADA, VOL. 131 November 2000