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Information relating to dental implant materials, why some materials are used over others, examples and case studies discussed

Cost of Dental Implants

Posted on April 1, 2012 by bruno7

Many people think of expensive dental treatments as pain in their wallets. Dental implants aren’t cheap but they’re definitely a great alternative to bridges or dentures as they have a higher success rate. Moreover, dental implants appear like your own … Continue reading →

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Why You Need Dental Implants

Posted on March 15, 2012 by bruno7

Why you need dental implants Dental implants are a long-lasting tooth replacement designed to match your natural tooth. Dental implants are permanent and do not shift or move. Advantages of Dental Implants Dental implants look and function like natural teeth. … Continue reading →

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Average cost of tooth implants

Posted on February 8, 2012 by bruno7

Evaluating tooth implant costs In life, we are faced with the fear of losing teeth at some point; this happens either in old age as we are bound to lose teeth through wear and tear, through accidents, diseases and in … Continue reading →

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Prosthodontic Treatment

Posted on February 6, 2012 by bruno7

What is Prosthodontic Treatment ? Prosthodontic or restorative dentistry focuses on replacing or repairing missing teeth by making use of a number of methods and restorations including dental bridges, full dentures, partial dentures, dental implants and crowns. Your dentist may … Continue reading →

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Teeth-on-4 dental implants

Posted on December 28, 2011 by bruno7

Teeth-on-4 At a meeting in 2005 held by the The British Society for the Study of Prosthetic Dentistry it was estimated that 11 million people living in the UK wear dentures. These dentures include both partial and full dentures. Removable … Continue reading →

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Why do I need bone augmentation ?

Posted on December 3, 2011 by bruno7

When we lose natural teeth, the bone around the tooth shrinks. If you have lost a tooth due to gum disease, the bone around the root will have resorbed over time and this will ultimately have been the cause of … Continue reading →

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What type of dental implant system ?

Posted on October 17, 2011 by bruno7

This is a common question which patients ask us. Lets explain what makes up a dental implant and then we will explain briefly some differences between different implant systems.   A dental implant usually consists of three parts. the dental … Continue reading →

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what is a healing abutment ?

Posted on September 21, 2011 by bruno7

A healing abutment is commonly used in dental implant treatment. The implant itself is placed into the jaw bone however it depends on several factors of how the implant is then left to heal during the osseo integration phase. Usually … Continue reading →

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how long do dental implants last

Posted on September 20, 2011 by bruno7

Many patients ask me how long do dental implants last. Well it can vary from person to person depending on several factors. Firstly its important that the implant is placed correctly. The implant placement should ideally be placed into good … Continue reading →

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