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Replacing A Single Tooth
When both the tooth and root are damaged, the best permanent solution is a dental implant in conjunction with a ceramic crown. This restoration both looks and functions just like a natural tooth.
In this case, a so-called one-piece implant is used. This means that all components are installed as a single unit, reducing treatment time, minimizing pain and resulting in teeth that are fully functional at the time of placement.
Benefits of an all-ceramic crown on an implant:
- Immediately functional teeth
- Excellent esthetic result
- Permanent, stable solution
Treatment:
This procedure normally requires four visits to the doctor. You should expect to be able to work the day after the implant is installed.
Installing The New Tooth – Step-By-Step
The course of treatment described here is one of several options available. Consult your doctor to find the best solution for you, given your specific case.
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1: Before the procedure
The doctor conducts a thorough evaluation and outlines a treatment plan to review with you. |
2: Installing the implant
First, the implant is installed. This is normally done in a single session. At this time, a temporary tooth is placed, enabling you to eat and function like normal while the implant is given several months to heal and osseointegrate into the jawbone. |
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3: Attaching the new crown
The final step is the placement of the permanent ceramic tooth. The new tooth should remain in place for life. No additional treatment is needed. |
4: End result
You should expect the new tooth to fit and function just like a natural tooth. No special care is required, just the standard dental hygiene to keep the tooth and gum around it clean and healthy. |
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 restoration. It is a stable solution with good esthetics and function that is fairly easy to install. However, this approach has two main disadvantages: continuous bone reabsorbtion in the edentulous (toothless) area, and the need to sacrifice healthy teeth on behalf of the bridge. |
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Removable partial denture
Dentures are notorious for their instability, which affects both function and comfort. A removable partial denture is made of plastic – a material that doesn’t offer the same esthetics as a ceramic crown. Although there are several disadvantages to this approach, a removable partial denture can be installed easily and quickly and will not affect adjacent teeth. |
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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 excellent esthetics. Moreover, healthy natural teeth aren't affected. Unfortunately, the big drawback is that this restoration is not 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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