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IMPLANTOLOGY
Read the article and answer the following questions on dental implants:
What Are Dental Implants?
What Are the Advantages of Dental Implants?
How Successful Are Dental Implants?
Can Anyone Get Dental Implants?
Does Insurance Cover the Cost of Dental Implants?
What Is Involved in Getting a Dental Implant?
How Painful Are Dental Implants?
How Do I Care for Dental Implants?

Despite improvements in dental care, millions of Americans suffer tooth loss -- mostly due
to tooth decay, gingivitis (gum disease), or injury. For many years, the only treatment options available for
people with missing teeth were bridges and dentures. But, today, dental implants are available. Dental
implants are replacement tooth roots. Implants provide a strong foundation for fixed (permanent) or
removable replacement teeth that are made to match your natural teeth.
There are many advantages to dental implants, including:
Improved appearance. Dental implants look and feel like your own teeth. And because they are designed to
fuse with bone, they become permanent.
Improved speech. With poor-fitting dentures, the teeth can slip within the mouth causing you to mumble or
slur your words. Dental implants allow you to speak without the worry that teeth might slip.
Improved comfort. Because they become part of you, implants eliminate the discomfort of removable
dentures.
Easier eating. Sliding dentures can make chewing difficult. Dental implants function like your own teeth,
allowing you to eat your favorite foods with confidence and without pain.
Improved self-esteem. Dental implants can give you back your smile and help you feel better about yourself.
Improved oral health. Dental implants don't require reducing other teeth, as a tooth-supported bridge does.
Because nearby teeth are not altered to support the implant, more of your own teeth are left intact,
improving long-term oral health. Individual implants also allow easier access between teeth, improving oral
hygiene.
Durability. Implants are very durable and will last many years. With good care, many implants last a lifetime.
Convenience. Removable dentures are just that; removable. Dental implants eliminate the embarrassing
inconvenience of removing dentures, as well as the need for messy adhesives to keep them in place.
Success rates of dental implants vary, depending on where in the jaw the implants are placed but, in
general, dental implants have a success rate of up to 98%. With proper care (see below), implants can last a
lifetime.
In most cases, anyone healthy enough to undergo a routine dental extraction or oral surgery can be
considered for a dental implant. Patients should have healthy gums and enough bone to hold the implant.
They also must be committed to good oral hygiene and regular dental visits. Heavy smokers, people
suffering from uncontrolled chronic disorders -- such as diabetes or heart disease -- or patients who have
had radiation therapy to the head/neck area need to be evaluated on an individual basis. If you are
considering implants, talk to your dentist to see if they are right for you. In general, dental implants are not
covered by dental insurance at this time. Coverage under your medical plan may be possible, depending on
the insurance plan and/or cause of tooth loss. Detailed questions about your individual needs and how they
relate to insurance should be discussed with your dentist and insurance provider.
The first step in the dental implant process is the development of an individualized treatment plan. The
plan addresses your specific needs and is prepared by a team of professionals who are specially trained

and experienced in oral surgery and restorative dentistry. This team approach provides coordinated care
based on the implant option that is best for you. Next, the tooth root implant, which is a small post made of
titanium, is placed into the bone socket of the missing tooth. As the jawbone heals, it grows around the
implanted metal post, anchoring it securely in the jaw. The healing process can take from six to 12
weeks.Once the implant has bonded to the jawbone, a small connector post -- called an abutment -- is
attached to the post to securely hold the new tooth. To make the new tooth or teeth, your dentist makes
impressions of your teeth, and creates a model of your bite (which captures all of your teeth, their type, and
arrangement). The new tooth or teeth is based on this model. A replacement tooth, called a crown, is then
attached to the abutment.Instead of one or more individual crowns, some patients may have attachments
placed on the implant that retain and support a removable denture. Your dentist also will match the color of
the new teeth to your natural teeth. Because the implant is secured within the jawbone, the replacement
teeth look, feel, and function just like your own natural teeth.
Most people who have received dental implants say that there is very little discomfort involved in the
procedure. Local anesthesia can be used during the procedure, and most patients report that implants
involve less pain than a tooth extraction. After the dental implant, mild soreness can be treated with overthe-counter pain medications, such as Tylenol or Motrin.
Dental implants require the same care as real teeth, including brushing, flossing, rinsing with an
antibacterial mouthwash, and regular dental check-ups.
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Dental implants- the surgical procedure
Fill in the gaps with the words from the list : implants, placement, extraction, prosthesis,
temporary, jaw, final, bonding, surgeon, grafting, replacing, crown, missing, gums, dentures, posts.
Dental implant.is a team effort between the.. and dentist (or prosthodontist).
Before performing the actual implant surgery, initial tooth., and bone. if
necessary, the restorative dentist (your dentist) fits and makes the permanent... Your
dentist will also make any. prosthesis needed during the implant process. For most
patients, the placement of dental involves two surgical procedures. First, implants are
placed within yourbone. For the first three to four months following surgery, the implants are
beneath the surface of the gums gradually. with the jaw bone. You should be able to wear
temporary .. and eat a soft diet during this time. For a missing front tooth, a temporary
partial denture (flipper) or sometimes a temporary.. can be used so that you do not
have a . tooth when you smile or speak. If the dental implant is.. a tooth in
the back of the mouth, you have the option of just leaving the space open while the implant heals under the
... After the implants have bonded to the jaw bone, the second stage begins. Your dentist will
uncover the implants and attach small. (also called healing abutments) that protrude through
the gums. After 2-3 weeks of gum healing, your general dentist or prosthodontist will make the
. crown(s) or prosthesis. Most patients experience minimal disruption in their daily life.

Using the most recent a in dental implant technology, the dentist may be able to place
single s. implants. With single stage implants, the healing abutments are p.. at the
same time as the implants are placed so as to avoid a s stage surgery to place them. A
minimum of 3 m of healing time is required before the crown or prosthesis can be made. There
are even situations where the implants can be placed at the same time as a tooth e. further
minimizing the number of surgical p. Traditionally, after a tooth was extracted, a waiting
period of three months was required for adequate bone healing before implant placement. In certain
c., the dentist can place the implant during the same a. as the tooth
extraction, thereby eliminating the traditional 3 month waiting period. This is called immediate implant
placement.
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Translate into English
Implanturile dentare pot parea costisitoare, dar pretul final nu include doar implantul ci si consultatia,
diverse taxe, grefa osoasa si daca este cazul si costul materialelor. Pretul implantului dentar variaza chiar
si pentru un singur dinte. Acesta poate fi semnificativ atunci cand sunt necesare proceduri aditionale (grefe
osoase sau sinus lift). De multe ori, costul unui singur implant dentar poate fi mai mare decat pentru mai
multi dinti. De fapt, acesta suma se reduce in cazul efectuari mai multor implanturi, dar si in functie de
cativa factori, precum:
a. Matrialul folosit. Implanturile dentare si partea refacuta pot avea un pret real destul de ridicat.
Majoritatea companiilor de implant dentar au stabilit cam acelasi pret, deci nu exista variatii de pret.
b. Radiografii.
c. Laborator. Costul de productie a dintelului final (coroana) care este dat de formare si constructie.
d. Starea fizica a pacientului: varsta, igiena dentara, anatomia maxilarului. Acesti factori pot
determina daca sunt necesare tratamente sau nu.
e. Expertiza si munca propriu-zisa. Pretul implantului include si timpul petrecut pentru tratarea
pacientului.
Toti acesti factori sunt standard in determinarea costului si nu au prea multe variatii, cu exceptia expertizei
si a fortei de munca

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Listening Replacing a Single Tooth for Confidence

Dr Ickert begins by explaining that a is a prosthetic replacement for a missing tooth.

He likens the dental treatment to that of replacing a non-functional eye or.. However, he
states there is a big difference in both of these analogies: a replacement eye is designed to look aesthetic
but has no function, whereas a is designed to function but doesnt look natural. With
dental implants, both function and appearance have to be considered. Dr Ickert goes on to discuss the
characteristics of implants. For instance, he mentions that a tooth that never grew will have
no or to make a prosthetic tooth look natural. This is because the
body wont produce the supporting gum and bone when it isnt needed. This can also apply when you have
lost a tooth due to extraction or .. In these circumstances, the bone and gum..
as their use diminishes. If this is the case, there might be enough bone to .. the implant, but it
wont look natural.
Previously, one of the best options for replacing a missing tooth was to use a . This is when
the adjacent teeth are grinded down to prepare for a ... The replacement tooth is then made
to bond with the teeth on either side of where the gap is to create a three unit bridge. This procedure has
been used for and with good . However, it does have its problems
such as the. of healthy teeth and how hard it is to.. Also
Dr Ickert explains that because you are joining healthy teeth you are creating extra on
them. This creates forces which can cause trauma and break the seal .. them. Then
. can enter the gaps and this can cause that cannot be
controlled. Therefore, in the long term, the natural may be lost. There is a dental
treatment option to avoid this.