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If you had a choice between a set of removable dentures or permanent replacement teeth that look and feel like your own, which would you choose? What if the replacement teeth would also allow you to speak and eat with comfort and confidence, offer you freedom from irksome clicks and wobble s of dentures, and allow you to say goodbye to worries about misplaced dentures and messy pastes and glues? Dental implant are growing in popularity and advancing in technology. They are a permanent and effective alternative to dentures.
A dental implant is an artificial tooth root laced into your jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge in place. While high-tech in nature, dental implants are actually more tooth saving than traditional bridgework, since they do not rely on neighboring teeth for support. The ideal candidate for a dental implant is in good general health and oral health. Adequate bone in your jaw is needed to support the implant, and the best candidates have healthy gum tissues that are free of periodontal diseases.
Once you decide to get a dental implant, there are some different options. Some implants take two to six months for the bone and implant to bond together to form anchors (osseointegration). During this time, you can wear a removable temporary tooth replacement option over the implant site(s). However, there is now the option of immediate loading, whereby a periodontist places the implant immediately following tooth extraction and attaches a temporary fixed tooth replacement. Depending on your specific condition and the type of implant chosen, your periodontist will create a treatment plan tailored to meet your needs.
Perhaps the most important decision you need to make regarding your dental implants is who should perform the procedure. Since periodontists are the dental experts who specialize in precisely these areas, they are ideal members of your dental implant team. Not only do periodontists have experience working with other dental professionals, they also have the special knowledge, an additional three years of training and facilities that you need to have teeth that look and feel just like your own. Speak with your periodontist about dental implants today.
Just like your own teeth, dental implants require the proper care. In order to keep your implant clean and plaque-free, brushing and flossing still apply! After treatment, your periodontist will work closely with your dentist to develop the best care plan for you. Periodic follow-up visits will be scheduled to monitor your implant, teeth and gums to make sure they are healthy.
For more information about dental implants Philadelphia, mini implants Philadelphia, Montgomery County Dental implants, Camden, NJ implant dentist visit www.theperiogroup.com or call Dr. Stephen Brown at (215)735-3660.
Showing posts with label Montgomery County dental implants. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Montgomery County dental implants. Show all posts
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Montgomery County Man Chooses a Dental Implant Instead of a Bridge to Replace His Missing Front Tooth
Case Study #2 - The 3-unit Bridge vs. The Single Tooth Implant
3-unit bridges have traditionally been used to replace a single missing tooth. A bridge uses the teeth adjacent to the missing tooth to provide support for an artificial tooth that fills in the void left by the missing tooth. Although the goal of a bridge is to restore function and achieve an aesthetically favorable outcome, it does so at the expense of the bone under the replacement tooth. Because that space is no longer stimulated by chewing, bone in that area tends to get resorbed into the body, creating a gap between the replacement tooth and the gums.
Fortunately, a more state-of-the-art solution exists - a dental implant. Dental implants provide an esthetically pleasing single tooth replacement without compromising surrounding teeth. Now you can start over! With man-made, substitute tooth roots, Dr. I. Stephen Brown can offer you a unique and permanent solution to missing teeth that look, feel, and function just like natural teeth. These modern miracles of tooth replacement can be matched exactly to your own teeth, restoring your smile to its optimal state. Dental implants can be your doorway to renewed self-confidence and peace of mind.
This Philadelphia man suffered a fractured front tooth. He did not want his adjacent teeth cut down for crowns
, or to be forced to wear a removable bridge. A dental implant provided him with a functional and cosmetically pleasing tooth replacement. Philadelphia Dental Implant Specialist Dr. Stephen Brown placed a titanium implant in order to attain a superior esthetic result, and since titanium is strong and naturally accepted by the body, the results will be long-term. The patient was incredibly pleased with the outcome.
3-unit bridges have traditionally been used to replace a single missing tooth. A bridge uses the teeth adjacent to the missing tooth to provide support for an artificial tooth that fills in the void left by the missing tooth. Although the goal of a bridge is to restore function and achieve an aesthetically favorable outcome, it does so at the expense of the bone under the replacement tooth. Because that space is no longer stimulated by chewing, bone in that area tends to get resorbed into the body, creating a gap between the replacement tooth and the gums.
Fortunately, a more state-of-the-art solution exists - a dental implant. Dental implants provide an esthetically pleasing single tooth replacement without compromising surrounding teeth. Now you can start over! With man-made, substitute tooth roots, Dr. I. Stephen Brown can offer you a unique and permanent solution to missing teeth that look, feel, and function just like natural teeth. These modern miracles of tooth replacement can be matched exactly to your own teeth, restoring your smile to its optimal state. Dental implants can be your doorway to renewed self-confidence and peace of mind.
This Philadelphia man suffered a fractured front tooth. He did not want his adjacent teeth cut down for crowns
, or to be forced to wear a removable bridge. A dental implant provided him with a functional and cosmetically pleasing tooth replacement. Philadelphia Dental Implant Specialist Dr. Stephen Brown placed a titanium implant in order to attain a superior esthetic result, and since titanium is strong and naturally accepted by the body, the results will be long-term. The patient was incredibly pleased with the outcome.To see more cases like this one or to learn more about Dental Implants Philadelphia, visit Dr. Stephen Brown on the web at http://www.theperiogroup.com/. Questions about whether you're a candidate for dental implants? Call 215.735.3660.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Sedation Dentistry Allows Philadelphia Periodontist to Perform Dental Work While You Relax
Fewer than 50 percent of all people in the United States see a dentist regularly. Putting off dental care only makes the situation worse – and more expensive to fix. While some people are just too busy for multiple dental appointments, most people who avoid the dentist do so out of fear. But now a revolutionary new option is available to help fearful patients overcome their anxiety – sleep dentistry.
Dr. Stephen Brown provides Sedation Dentistry "Sleep Dentistry" in Philadelphia, Camden NJ Area and Montgomery County PA. Dr. Stephen Brown believes all his patients should have the option of being in as relaxed a state as possible while undergoing their dental procedures. That is why he utilizes sedation dentistry.
No longer does one have to suffer through the anxiety and fear associated with a dental visit! Please call us if you would like to know more about sedation dentistry in the Philadelphia / Camden, NJ area, 215.735.3660.
Conscious sedation dentistry allows Dr. Brown to perform the work you need while you relax. He can accomplish in one visit what might have otherwise taken several appointments. Gum treatments, implants, smile restorations, and more can be accomplished while you relax comfortably. When special restorative needs are indicated, Dr. Brown collaborates with a trusted colleague Dr. Sander White to provide the most advanced dental procedures utilizing safe, comfortable and effective sedation.
Dental Sedation techniques include nitrous oxide (laughing gas), oral conscious sedation, and intravenous sedation. Many patients prefer nitrous oxide, which is a gas that is mixed with oxygen and inhaled through a small nose piece during a planned procedure. With oral conscious sedation, the patient takes a small pill before an appointment, which produces a delightful feeling of relaxation and NO memory of the procedure. For patients with special needs or those requiring lengthy visits, we have a physician M.D. anesthesiologist on staff, providing intravenous sedation. Intravenous sedation is anesthesia administered through a vein during your visit to ensure your comfort and maximum relaxation.
Dr. Stephen Brown provides Sedation Dentistry "Sleep Dentistry" in Philadelphia, Camden NJ Area and Montgomery County PA. Dr. Stephen Brown believes all his patients should have the option of being in as relaxed a state as possible while undergoing their dental procedures. That is why he utilizes sedation dentistry.
No longer does one have to suffer through the anxiety and fear associated with a dental visit! Please call us if you would like to know more about sedation dentistry in the Philadelphia / Camden, NJ area, 215.735.3660.
Conscious sedation dentistry allows Dr. Brown to perform the work you need while you relax. He can accomplish in one visit what might have otherwise taken several appointments. Gum treatments, implants, smile restorations, and more can be accomplished while you relax comfortably. When special restorative needs are indicated, Dr. Brown collaborates with a trusted colleague Dr. Sander White to provide the most advanced dental procedures utilizing safe, comfortable and effective sedation.
Dental Sedation techniques include nitrous oxide (laughing gas), oral conscious sedation, and intravenous sedation. Many patients prefer nitrous oxide, which is a gas that is mixed with oxygen and inhaled through a small nose piece during a planned procedure. With oral conscious sedation, the patient takes a small pill before an appointment, which produces a delightful feeling of relaxation and NO memory of the procedure. For patients with special needs or those requiring lengthy visits, we have a physician M.D. anesthesiologist on staff, providing intravenous sedation. Intravenous sedation is anesthesia administered through a vein during your visit to ensure your comfort and maximum relaxation.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
A Closer Look at Implant Dentistry
Dental implants are man-made replacements for natural teeth. The implants themselves are artificial tooth roots carefully and painlessly placed in the gum or jawbone. Replacement teeth are then permanently secured to the implants. The benefits are remarkable. They look, feel and function like your natural teeth!
When implant supported teeth are placed in the mouth, it permits you to brush your teeth without having to deal with the embarrassment of removable teeth or unpleasant adhesives. Another benefit is not having to cut down adjacent teeth to facilitate a conventional fixed (tooth supported) bridge. One of the many advantages of dental implants is that they preserve rather than compromise your teeth, gums and jaw bone.
Implants provide a solid foundation of support for permanent, non-removable teeth. Increased chewing ability means you can enjoy more nutritious foods, which contributes to your overall health and well-being. In short, dental implants improve the quality of your life.
Implants can enhance your appearance, boost your self-confidence, and allow you to speak with greater clarity. Another advantage of dental implants is that they stop the continuous loss of jaw bone that rapidly occurs after teeth have been removed. This is an unfortunate natural process that can only be stopped by providing a permanent method of tooth replacement.
Dental implants are usually placed by Periodontists or Oral Surgeons. Successful implant treatment is dependent upon the implant surgeon creating a team of professionals: a surgeon who places the implant, a restorative dentist who is responsible for tooth replacements, and a dental laboratory technician who fabricates cosmetically pleasing teeth. Excellent collaboration between the three disciplines insures a comfortable, functional and cosmetically pleasing tooth replacement.
It’s a modern miracle, but one which has revolutionized the tooth replacement process. If you’ve lost one or more teeth, ask your dentist if you are a candidate for dental implants.
Questions? Ask Dr. Brown.
When implant supported teeth are placed in the mouth, it permits you to brush your teeth without having to deal with the embarrassment of removable teeth or unpleasant adhesives. Another benefit is not having to cut down adjacent teeth to facilitate a conventional fixed (tooth supported) bridge. One of the many advantages of dental implants is that they preserve rather than compromise your teeth, gums and jaw bone.
Implants provide a solid foundation of support for permanent, non-removable teeth. Increased chewing ability means you can enjoy more nutritious foods, which contributes to your overall health and well-being. In short, dental implants improve the quality of your life.
Implants can enhance your appearance, boost your self-confidence, and allow you to speak with greater clarity. Another advantage of dental implants is that they stop the continuous loss of jaw bone that rapidly occurs after teeth have been removed. This is an unfortunate natural process that can only be stopped by providing a permanent method of tooth replacement.
Dental implants are usually placed by Periodontists or Oral Surgeons. Successful implant treatment is dependent upon the implant surgeon creating a team of professionals: a surgeon who places the implant, a restorative dentist who is responsible for tooth replacements, and a dental laboratory technician who fabricates cosmetically pleasing teeth. Excellent collaboration between the three disciplines insures a comfortable, functional and cosmetically pleasing tooth replacement.
It’s a modern miracle, but one which has revolutionized the tooth replacement process. If you’ve lost one or more teeth, ask your dentist if you are a candidate for dental implants.
Questions? Ask Dr. Brown.
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