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Monday, June 15, 2009

The Wonderful World of Dental Implants

Imagine a lost tooth being replaced with a bionic one of sorts!

That is now possible with the wonderful world of dental implants! A dental implant is an artificial root made of titanium that can be place in the bone where a tooth was lost. Once healed, the dental implant serves as an anchor for a crown or cap that can look exactly like the one that was lost

In addition to replacing one tooth, Dental Implants can also be used to secure loose fitting dentures or "plates". Many people have upper dentures that function very well but hate their lower denture because it constantly moves causing pain and irritation. Dental implants can be placed in the lower jaw and a special snap type attachment can be added to the inside of the denture so that the appliance can be "snapped" into place minimizing any movement.

For more information on Dental Implantc and other Cosmetic Dental procedures visit my web site: Worthington Cosmetic Dentistry. We offer a Free Consultation so you can learn about all the amazing options available to you as well as the exact cost.

posted by Dr. Worthington at 7:31 AM