Wednesday, 30 September 2009
Monday, 28 September 2009
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Question: Pregnancy Gingivitis - What is Pregnancy Gingivitis?
Answer:
When I was pregnant, I woke up one morning with red, puffy and very tender gums. I had pregnancy gingivitis. Pregnancy gingivitis is a condition caused by increased hormone levels that can cause swollen, red and tender gums. It is often accompanied with bleeding when you brush your teeth.
According to the American Academy of Periodontology, about 50% of women experience pregnancy gingivitis. This condition is most common between the second to eighth month of pregnancy. If you experience the symptoms of pregnancy gingivitis, be sure to visit your dentist to see if you need more frequent dental cleanings or other treatment.
The best way to prevent pregnancy gingivitis is to practice good oral hygiene and to visit your dentist and dental hygienist for regular check ups and cleanings. While good oral hygiene is important to everyone, it is even more so with pregnant women.
Be sure to floss everyday, brush your teeth at least twice a day and use an antimicrobial mouth rinse.
Answer:
When I was pregnant, I woke up one morning with red, puffy and very tender gums. I had pregnancy gingivitis. Pregnancy gingivitis is a condition caused by increased hormone levels that can cause swollen, red and tender gums. It is often accompanied with bleeding when you brush your teeth.
According to the American Academy of Periodontology, about 50% of women experience pregnancy gingivitis. This condition is most common between the second to eighth month of pregnancy. If you experience the symptoms of pregnancy gingivitis, be sure to visit your dentist to see if you need more frequent dental cleanings or other treatment.
The best way to prevent pregnancy gingivitis is to practice good oral hygiene and to visit your dentist and dental hygienist for regular check ups and cleanings. While good oral hygiene is important to everyone, it is even more so with pregnant women.
Be sure to floss everyday, brush your teeth at least twice a day and use an antimicrobial mouth rinse.
Sunday, 27 September 2009
Friday, 25 September 2009
Press release My Brilliant Smile east grinstead welcomes facial aesthetic practitioner as seen on TV http://ping.fm/QzWg9
The Facial Aesthetic Practitioner
The Facial Aesthetic Practitioner
Cheralyn Lumley qualified as a dental surgeon atSince 2000 Cheralyn has specialised in skin treatments, using Laser and IPL, medical chemical peels, microdermabrasion, transderm, dermal fillers and wrinkle reduction injections.
In 2008 her busy private dental practice was sold, allowing Cheralyn to concentrate fully on non-surgical procedures.
Cheralyn has exhibited at beauty and well-being shows. In 2005, she appeared on Sky TV demonstrating Botox® treatments and microdermabrasion. She also took part in a live Sky TV chat show, with one of her patients, to discuss the growing popularity of Botox® and other aesthetic treatments for men.Intraoral hair removal on skin graft using Nd:YAG laser., a peer reviewed clinical practice paper, written by Cheralyn, was published by the BDJ in August 2007 and is one of the only papers ever published to detail such a laser case study.She has taken part in numerous manufacturer injector validation programs, practical advanced injectable techniques & master classes and has been an invited speaker and demonstrator at medical aesthetic conferences. Cheralyn is also a technical trainer for several leading brands in the skincare and treatments market place.Registered with the GDC and the Healthcare Commission Cheralyn Lumley is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine, Licentiate of The Faculty of Homeopathy, a member of the BDA, IAAFA, Network Lipolysis, ASLMS and the British Medical Laser Association.
For more information or to arrange an Appointment reservation please call 01342 325522. My Brilliant Smile Dental, Implant and Facial Aesthetic Centre, 2 Green Hedges Avenue, East West Sussex , RH19 1DZ.
Wednesday, 23 September 2009
Tuesday, 22 September 2009
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This is #14 on the list: I left my Dentures in your Silverado last night. I gave you my number but did not get yours. Please call me asap. I need my teeth. We met in the parking lot of Margarita Jones. Get back to me asap please. Thank you.The ads might be free, but they are truly priceless. |
If you are suffering with your dentures how do you find someone that specialises in dentures and cosmetic dentures?http://ping.fm/HWsWq
how to find a denture specialist
I wanted to let you know that here in the UK there are a group of registered dental care professionals called "Clinical Dental Technicians" or "Denturists". They are a relatively small group of Dental Professionals largely because of the time it takes to qualify. However, those are the Dental Professionals who have many years of experience in making dentures. as part of their qualifications they have to be first a Dental Technician before they can take the Clinical Training and Clinical Exams. In the UK they graduate from the Royal College Of Surgeons in London.
So these professionals like me are trained to make the dentures in a laboratory as well as the clinical side of dentistry. Most people think that a Dentist makes Dentures and go along to their existing Dentist for the provision of Dentures. Dentists in general are qualified to conserve and maintain natural teeth they do not have the same background or training as Denturists. Denturists in the UK have studied in depth the clinical and technical side of Dentures, most denturists have studied for over 10 years for specialist qualifications in this specific area of Dentistry.
Currently in the UK if you need Dentures and have no remaining natural teeth you can go directly to a registered Clinical Dental Technician or Denturist, they will carry out a clinical assessment and provide both the clinical side and technical side of the treatment for you. If you have some remaining natural teeth then the Denturist will working closely with a Dentist will develop a treatment plan for you. As i said before we actually make the Dentures ourselves as well as doing all the clinical work. as you can imagine this is a completely different service to that of seeing a Dentist who would do the clinical work and then send that off to a laboratory perhaps as far as turkey or china, yes thats correct the laboratory could be miles away and the person making the dentures has never even met you.
How do you find these people like myself, well you can go to the GDC website and click on find registrant and then click on Clinical Dental Technician, you can then enter a postcode or nothing and scroll through the list. Alternatively you can call our centre and we will find someone as close as we can to your area. If you go to our website you can also get a free consumer report written by myself, that answers most of the common questions related to Dentures. If you go to the site just scroll down until you see a box on the right hand side which reads " Do You Suffer With your Dentures". It is a completely free report, written in plain english to give consumers as much information as possible. I do hope that you find it informative as the more information you have the better informed you are in making the best choice for your treatment.
http://www.10smiles.com/Judge/index.html this is the web address for the free denture report.
author Stephen Judge, Dip CDT RCS London, DD (Hons) Toronto LD Maine http://mybrilliantsmile.com
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Thursday, 17 September 2009
Do You or Your Partner or your Children grind their teeth
Bruxism is clenching or grinding your teeth, often without being aware that your are doing it. In the United States, bruxism affects an estimated 30 to 40 million children and adults.
Some people grind their teeth only during sleep; this condition is called "nocturnal bruxism" or "sleep-related bruxism." Others grind their teeth during the daytime as well, most often during situations that make them feel tense or anxious. People with severe bruxism can fracture dental fillings or cause other types of tooth damage. Severe bruxism has also been blamed for some cases of temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD), mysterious morning headaches and unexplained facial pain.
Bruxism can have a variety of psychological and physical causes. In many cases, it has been linked to stress, but it can also simply be the body's reaction to the teeth being aligned wrong or a poor bite (the way the teeth come together). Bruxism can sometimes occur as a complication of severe brain injury, or a symptom of certain rare neuromuscular diseases involving the face. Bruxism also can be an uncommon side effect of some psychiatric medications, including antidepressant medications, including fluoxetine (Prozac), sertraline (Zoloft) and paroxetine (Paxil).
Symptoms :
Symptoms of bruxism include:
Rhythmic contractions of the jaw muscles
A grinding sound at night, which may disturb the sleep of someone who shares a bedroom with a "bruxer"
A dull morning headache
Jaw muscles that are tight or painful, especially in the morning
Chronic facial pain
Damaged teeth, fractured dental fillings and injured gums
Diagnosis
Your dentist will ask about your current life stresses, your general dental health and your daily medications. He or she also will want to know whether you routinely drink beverages containing alcohol or caffeine, because both of these chemicals seem to increase the tendency to grind your teeth.
If you share your bedroom, the dentist also may want to ask that person about your sleep habits, especially about any unusual grinding sounds heard during the night.
Your dentist will examine you, paying special attention to your mouth and jaw. During this exam, your dentist will check for tenderness in your jaw muscles, as well as for any obvious dental abnormalities, such as broken teeth, missing teeth or poor tooth alignment. If your dentist suspects that you have bruxism that is related to dental problems, he or she may conduct a more detailed assessment. In addition to checking your "bite," the dentist will examine your teeth and gums for damage caused by bruxism. The dentist will also take a series of mouth X-rays.
If your child grinds or clenches his or her teeth, discuss the problem with your family dentist. Although many children eventually outgrow bruxism, even short-term tooth grinding can cause damage to your child's permanent teeth.
Expected Duration :
Of all children who brux between the ages of 3 and 10, more than half will stop spontaneously by age 13.
In teenagers and adults, how long bruxism lasts depends on its cause. For example, bruxism can last for many years if it is related to a stressful life situation that doesn't go away. However, if bruxism is being caused by a dental problem, it should stop when the teeth are repaired and realigned — often within a few dental visits.
Prevention :
If your bruxism is related to stress, you may be able to prevent the problem by seeking professional counseling or by using strategies to help you learn to relax. Also, try cutting down on stimulants such as tobacco and caffeine.
In both children and adults, tooth damage related to bruxism can be prevented by wearing a night bite plate or a bite splint (a dental appliance worn at night to stop teeth grinding).
Treatment :
The treatment of bruxism varies depending on its cause:
Stress — If you have bruxism that is stress-related, your dentist or physician may recommend professional counseling, psychotherapy, biofeedback exercises or other strategies to help you relax. Your dentist or physician also may prescribe muscle relaxant medications to temporarily ease the spasm in your clenched and overworked jaw. If conventional therapy does not help, your dentist may refer you to an oral surgeon who may inject botulinum toxin directly into your jaw muscles (to temporarily interfere with muscle contractions).
Dental problems — If your bruxism is related to tooth problems, your dentist will probably treat it with occlusal therapy (to correct tooth alignment). In severe cases, your dentist may need to use onlays or crowns to entirely reshape the biting surfaces of your teeth.
Brain injury or neuromuscular illness — Your bruxism may be especially hard to treat if you have these medical problems. Your oral surgeon may give you injections of botulinum toxin if more conservative treatments fail.
Medication — If you develop bruxism as a side effect of antidepressant medications, your doctor either can switch you to a different drug or give you another medication to counteract your bruxism.
When To Call A Professional
Call your physician or dentist if you have symptoms of bruxism, or if you are told that you grind your teeth while you sleep.
Also, make a dental appointment immediately if you fracture a tooth, lose a filling, or notice that your teeth are becoming abnormally loose in their sockets.
Prognosis :
Even without special treatment, more than half of young children with bruxism stop grinding their teeth by age 13. Until your child stops bruxing on his or her own, your dentist can fit your child with a night bite plate to prevent excessive tooth wear. This device is effective in almost all children who use it as directed.
In teenagers and adults, the outlook is excellent if bruxism is treated properly. Even if all other therapies fail, injections of botulinum toxin can temporarily stop bruxism in most patients.
Some people grind their teeth only during sleep; this condition is called "nocturnal bruxism" or "sleep-related bruxism." Others grind their teeth during the daytime as well, most often during situations that make them feel tense or anxious. People with severe bruxism can fracture dental fillings or cause other types of tooth damage. Severe bruxism has also been blamed for some cases of temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD), mysterious morning headaches and unexplained facial pain.
Bruxism can have a variety of psychological and physical causes. In many cases, it has been linked to stress, but it can also simply be the body's reaction to the teeth being aligned wrong or a poor bite (the way the teeth come together). Bruxism can sometimes occur as a complication of severe brain injury, or a symptom of certain rare neuromuscular diseases involving the face. Bruxism also can be an uncommon side effect of some psychiatric medications, including antidepressant medications, including fluoxetine (Prozac), sertraline (Zoloft) and paroxetine (Paxil).
Symptoms :
Symptoms of bruxism include:
Rhythmic contractions of the jaw muscles
A grinding sound at night, which may disturb the sleep of someone who shares a bedroom with a "bruxer"
A dull morning headache
Jaw muscles that are tight or painful, especially in the morning
Chronic facial pain
Damaged teeth, fractured dental fillings and injured gums
Diagnosis
Your dentist will ask about your current life stresses, your general dental health and your daily medications. He or she also will want to know whether you routinely drink beverages containing alcohol or caffeine, because both of these chemicals seem to increase the tendency to grind your teeth.
If you share your bedroom, the dentist also may want to ask that person about your sleep habits, especially about any unusual grinding sounds heard during the night.
Your dentist will examine you, paying special attention to your mouth and jaw. During this exam, your dentist will check for tenderness in your jaw muscles, as well as for any obvious dental abnormalities, such as broken teeth, missing teeth or poor tooth alignment. If your dentist suspects that you have bruxism that is related to dental problems, he or she may conduct a more detailed assessment. In addition to checking your "bite," the dentist will examine your teeth and gums for damage caused by bruxism. The dentist will also take a series of mouth X-rays.
If your child grinds or clenches his or her teeth, discuss the problem with your family dentist. Although many children eventually outgrow bruxism, even short-term tooth grinding can cause damage to your child's permanent teeth.
Expected Duration :
Of all children who brux between the ages of 3 and 10, more than half will stop spontaneously by age 13.
In teenagers and adults, how long bruxism lasts depends on its cause. For example, bruxism can last for many years if it is related to a stressful life situation that doesn't go away. However, if bruxism is being caused by a dental problem, it should stop when the teeth are repaired and realigned — often within a few dental visits.
Prevention :
If your bruxism is related to stress, you may be able to prevent the problem by seeking professional counseling or by using strategies to help you learn to relax. Also, try cutting down on stimulants such as tobacco and caffeine.
In both children and adults, tooth damage related to bruxism can be prevented by wearing a night bite plate or a bite splint (a dental appliance worn at night to stop teeth grinding).
Treatment :
The treatment of bruxism varies depending on its cause:
Stress — If you have bruxism that is stress-related, your dentist or physician may recommend professional counseling, psychotherapy, biofeedback exercises or other strategies to help you relax. Your dentist or physician also may prescribe muscle relaxant medications to temporarily ease the spasm in your clenched and overworked jaw. If conventional therapy does not help, your dentist may refer you to an oral surgeon who may inject botulinum toxin directly into your jaw muscles (to temporarily interfere with muscle contractions).
Dental problems — If your bruxism is related to tooth problems, your dentist will probably treat it with occlusal therapy (to correct tooth alignment). In severe cases, your dentist may need to use onlays or crowns to entirely reshape the biting surfaces of your teeth.
Brain injury or neuromuscular illness — Your bruxism may be especially hard to treat if you have these medical problems. Your oral surgeon may give you injections of botulinum toxin if more conservative treatments fail.
Medication — If you develop bruxism as a side effect of antidepressant medications, your doctor either can switch you to a different drug or give you another medication to counteract your bruxism.
When To Call A Professional
Call your physician or dentist if you have symptoms of bruxism, or if you are told that you grind your teeth while you sleep.
Also, make a dental appointment immediately if you fracture a tooth, lose a filling, or notice that your teeth are becoming abnormally loose in their sockets.
Prognosis :
Even without special treatment, more than half of young children with bruxism stop grinding their teeth by age 13. Until your child stops bruxing on his or her own, your dentist can fit your child with a night bite plate to prevent excessive tooth wear. This device is effective in almost all children who use it as directed.
In teenagers and adults, the outlook is excellent if bruxism is treated properly. Even if all other therapies fail, injections of botulinum toxin can temporarily stop bruxism in most patients.
Wednesday, 16 September 2009
Tuesday, 15 September 2009
Saturday, 12 September 2009
Press Release East Grinstead Dentist offers V.I.P mercedes limousine service to clients http://ping.fm/PD4K0
Press Release east grinstead dentist launches V.I.P client limousine service
Press Release east grinstead dentist launches V.I.P client limousine service. So you think your dentist treats you well, at My Brilliant Smile Dental, Implant And Facial Aesthetic Centre in East Grinstead, they go the extra mile. "We treat all of our clients like VIPs it doesnt matter if they are local or fly into Gatwick Airport from abroad" This is No Ordinary Dental Centre it even has a Mercedes limousine for meeting clients from the station or airport. This is a service that is part of the My Brilliant Smile experience and arranged if required, when you make your appointment reservation. Principle Stephen Judge explains " we like our clients to feel that we truly care for them and if that means we greet them at the airport or train station so that they dont have to worry and can arrive relaxed in comfort, then its our pleasure!" They can be contacted on 01342 325522 www.mybrilliantsmile.com
Wednesday, 9 September 2009
Saturday, 5 September 2009
Friday, 4 September 2009
15 Reasons to Worry About Getting a Brain Tumor from Using Your Cellphone
For years I’ve been reading that (a) cellphones cause brain tumors, and (b) cellphones don’t cause brain tumors.
Every six months or so, it seems there is a new study on this topic that contradicts the previous one.
Turns out there is a reason—with a couple notable exceptions the studies that conclude cell phone do not cause brain tumors were funded by Telecom companies—whereas, you might have guessed it, the studies concluding they do cause tumors are independent.
A scientific analysis of this situation, spurred on by yet another industry study—the massive, multilple-country “Interphone Study” has me convinced there is a very serious problem that needs immediate attention.
If we keep on wishful thinking things are going to be OK we are going to wake up 10 years from now with a epidemic of brain cancer. There won't be enough neurologists to go around.
The paper, titled, “Cellphones and Brain Tumors, 15 Reasons for Concern: Science, Spin and the Truth Behind Interphone,” was written and edited by a group of very smart professionals, experts in subjects like bioelectromagnetics, biosciences and radiation research.
Meanwhile, here are the 15 Reasons:
1. Industry’s own research showed cellphones caused brain tumors. A $25 million industry study in 1999 found “a statistically significant doubling of brain cancer risk.”
2. Subsequent industry-funded research (2000-2002) also shows an elevated risk of brain tumors.
3. The Interphone studies, published to date, consistently show use of a cellphone for less than 10 years “protects” the user from a brain tumor. This proves beyond a doubt the Interphone study is “riddle with design flaws that underestimate the risk of brain tumors.” Perhaps for this reason, the final findings of the Interphone studies have be delayed now for over four years.
4. Independent research shows there is a risk of brain tumors from cellphone use.
5. Despite the “protective skewing” of the results of Interphone studies released so far, significant risk for brain tumors from cellphone use was still found.
6. Studies independent of industry findings show what would be expected if wireless phones cause brain tumors. For example, the higher the cumulated hours of wireless phone use, the higher risk; the higher the number of years since first use, the higher the risk; and etc.
7. The danger of brain tumors from cellphone use is highest in children, and the younger the child, the higher the risk.
8. There have been numerous governmental warnings about children’s use of cellphones.
9. Current “exposure limits” for cellphones are based only on the danger from heating.
10. An overwhelming majority of the European Parliament has voted for a set of changes based on “health concerns associated with electromagnetic fields.”
11. Cellphone radiation damages DNA, an undisputed cause of cancer.
12. Cellphone radiation has been shown to cause the blood-brain barrier to leak.
13. Cellphone user manuals warn customers to keep the cellphone away from the body even when it is not in use.
14. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) scary warning for cordless phones.
15. Male fertility is damaged by cellphone radiation.
For years I’ve been reading that (a) cellphones cause brain tumors, and (b) cellphones don’t cause brain tumors.
Every six months or so, it seems there is a new study on this topic that contradicts the previous one.
Turns out there is a reason—with a couple notable exceptions the studies that conclude cell phone do not cause brain tumors were funded by Telecom companies—whereas, you might have guessed it, the studies concluding they do cause tumors are independent.
A scientific analysis of this situation, spurred on by yet another industry study—the massive, multilple-country “Interphone Study” has me convinced there is a very serious problem that needs immediate attention.
If we keep on wishful thinking things are going to be OK we are going to wake up 10 years from now with a epidemic of brain cancer. There won't be enough neurologists to go around.
The paper, titled, “Cellphones and Brain Tumors, 15 Reasons for Concern: Science, Spin and the Truth Behind Interphone,” was written and edited by a group of very smart professionals, experts in subjects like bioelectromagnetics, biosciences and radiation research.
Meanwhile, here are the 15 Reasons:
1. Industry’s own research showed cellphones caused brain tumors. A $25 million industry study in 1999 found “a statistically significant doubling of brain cancer risk.”
2. Subsequent industry-funded research (2000-2002) also shows an elevated risk of brain tumors.
3. The Interphone studies, published to date, consistently show use of a cellphone for less than 10 years “protects” the user from a brain tumor. This proves beyond a doubt the Interphone study is “riddle with design flaws that underestimate the risk of brain tumors.” Perhaps for this reason, the final findings of the Interphone studies have be delayed now for over four years.
4. Independent research shows there is a risk of brain tumors from cellphone use.
5. Despite the “protective skewing” of the results of Interphone studies released so far, significant risk for brain tumors from cellphone use was still found.
6. Studies independent of industry findings show what would be expected if wireless phones cause brain tumors. For example, the higher the cumulated hours of wireless phone use, the higher risk; the higher the number of years since first use, the higher the risk; and etc.
7. The danger of brain tumors from cellphone use is highest in children, and the younger the child, the higher the risk.
8. There have been numerous governmental warnings about children’s use of cellphones.
9. Current “exposure limits” for cellphones are based only on the danger from heating.
10. An overwhelming majority of the European Parliament has voted for a set of changes based on “health concerns associated with electromagnetic fields.”
11. Cellphone radiation damages DNA, an undisputed cause of cancer.
12. Cellphone radiation has been shown to cause the blood-brain barrier to leak.
13. Cellphone user manuals warn customers to keep the cellphone away from the body even when it is not in use.
14. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) scary warning for cordless phones.
15. Male fertility is damaged by cellphone radiation.
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Wednesday, 2 September 2009
The tooth implant procedure provides individuals with the opportunity to replace missing teeth with a structure that closely represents the feel, form and function of the natural tooth it succeeds.
Individuals are fortunate through modern dentistry to have several different options available to them for replacing missing teeth. The tooth implant procedure provides one of the most clinically effective means of tooth replacement offered today.
What are tooth implants?
These small structures are made through precision engineering of surgical grade material. Their purpose is for replacing missing natural teeth. The implant is the structure placed in the jaw bone. A crown is later placed on the implant to resemble the part of the tooth in the oral cavity.
How are they placed in the mouth?
In most cases, these metal structures are placed in an actual dental office. Unless a patient's health is compromised, or the case is very extensive, the office environment will suffice. Of course the surgeon's preference factors in as well. The procedure involved is of a surgical nature.
An incision is placed on the top of the gum tissue in the edentulous(toothless) area allowing access to the underlying bone. A series of various sized drills are used to produce a surgical opening in the jaw bone in which the future implant will be placed.
During the site preparation, the density of the jaw bone is checked to verify an environment conducive to dental implant success. Prior to this procedure, during the case work up, the bone density is viewed on x-rays looking for possible abnormalities. Bone height is measured on x-rays, as well as, in the oral cavity. When coupled with as assessment of the width of the jaw, a comprehensive strategy can be developed for dental implant placement. After the site for tooth replacement is prepared, an implant body is placed into the orifice. The most common replacement parts are screwed in or tapped in with a friction fit. Each may have strategically placed holes in its body to allow the bone of the jaw to grow into the implant, offering better anchoring properties.
After placement of the implant is completed, the gum tissue is sutured back to a natural position. The tooth implant procedurerequires the newly placed implant body to heal in bone for 3-6 months. After the proper healing time period has passed, the surgeon will perform an additional procedure to uncover the implant and place a healing cap on it. The cap will protect the coping while the area is awaiting a permanent prosthesis. Some doctors will place the healing cap at the initial surgery and allow the healing to begin. This method will save the patient from a second surgical procedure.
Once the prerequisite healing period has expired, the surgeon examines the patient and proclaims him/her ready to start the final stage.
This last stage is completed by the restoring dentist. He/she may be a general dentist of prosthodontist(specialist) but is someone with experience in the restoration of tooth implants and replacement of missing teeth. The restoring dentist will remove the healing cap, place an impression post and take an impression of the post, tissue, surrounding teeth and bite. The healing cap is then replaced for approximately 2-3 weeks while a restoration is made for the implant. Generally, the replacement tooth or crown is screwed into the implant or cemented onto a post which is screwed into the tooth implant. The screws are tightened with a torque wrench.
Single implants can be placed to retain crowns or multiple can be placed to anchor bridges and replace multiple teeth in the oral cavity. They also can be used in conjuction with clips and/or bars to hold full and/or partial dentures.
The following sequence of photos shows 1. Implants and bar for retaining a denture. 2. Implants retaining a bridge.
What are some of the risks associated with a tooth implant procedure?
1. Excessive bleeding
2. Infecton
3. Jaw numbness(permanent or temporary)
4. Implant failure With proper medical and dental histories and judicious case selection, these risks are very manageable.
Why should implants be considered for replacing missing teeth?
1.Implants secure the bite and prevent the bite and teeth from shifting.
2. They maximize proper chewing and digestion
3. Implants replace missing teeth without damaging surrounding teeth.
4. Form, function and feel of implants in the oral cavity greatly resembles that of natural teeth.
5. Implants are capable of excellent esthetics.
Who would not be a good candidate for a tooth implant procedure?
1. Medically compromised patients.
2. Patients taking many medications.
3. Patients with bleeding disorders or permanently prescribed medications that increase bleeding.
4. Patients with inadequate jaw bone to support implants. 5. Financially compromised individuals.
Over the last 30 years, dental implant success rate has ranged between 90-97%. That certainly is a percentage range to put your trust in. Advances in dentistry, fluoride and patient dental education have allowed individuals to keep more teeth longer. When they are lost, one would be best served investigating a tooth implant procedure. It is hard to beat their success rate, reliability, esthetics, form, feel and function. Dental implants are here to stay and will only become more prevalent in the future. www.mybrilliantsmile.com
Individuals are fortunate through modern dentistry to have several different options available to them for replacing missing teeth. The tooth implant procedure provides one of the most clinically effective means of tooth replacement offered today.
What are tooth implants?
These small structures are made through precision engineering of surgical grade material. Their purpose is for replacing missing natural teeth. The implant is the structure placed in the jaw bone. A crown is later placed on the implant to resemble the part of the tooth in the oral cavity.
How are they placed in the mouth?
In most cases, these metal structures are placed in an actual dental office. Unless a patient's health is compromised, or the case is very extensive, the office environment will suffice. Of course the surgeon's preference factors in as well. The procedure involved is of a surgical nature.
An incision is placed on the top of the gum tissue in the edentulous(toothless) area allowing access to the underlying bone. A series of various sized drills are used to produce a surgical opening in the jaw bone in which the future implant will be placed.
During the site preparation, the density of the jaw bone is checked to verify an environment conducive to dental implant success. Prior to this procedure, during the case work up, the bone density is viewed on x-rays looking for possible abnormalities. Bone height is measured on x-rays, as well as, in the oral cavity. When coupled with as assessment of the width of the jaw, a comprehensive strategy can be developed for dental implant placement. After the site for tooth replacement is prepared, an implant body is placed into the orifice. The most common replacement parts are screwed in or tapped in with a friction fit. Each may have strategically placed holes in its body to allow the bone of the jaw to grow into the implant, offering better anchoring properties.
After placement of the implant is completed, the gum tissue is sutured back to a natural position. The tooth implant procedurerequires the newly placed implant body to heal in bone for 3-6 months. After the proper healing time period has passed, the surgeon will perform an additional procedure to uncover the implant and place a healing cap on it. The cap will protect the coping while the area is awaiting a permanent prosthesis. Some doctors will place the healing cap at the initial surgery and allow the healing to begin. This method will save the patient from a second surgical procedure.
Once the prerequisite healing period has expired, the surgeon examines the patient and proclaims him/her ready to start the final stage.
This last stage is completed by the restoring dentist. He/she may be a general dentist of prosthodontist(specialist) but is someone with experience in the restoration of tooth implants and replacement of missing teeth. The restoring dentist will remove the healing cap, place an impression post and take an impression of the post, tissue, surrounding teeth and bite. The healing cap is then replaced for approximately 2-3 weeks while a restoration is made for the implant. Generally, the replacement tooth or crown is screwed into the implant or cemented onto a post which is screwed into the tooth implant. The screws are tightened with a torque wrench.
Single implants can be placed to retain crowns or multiple can be placed to anchor bridges and replace multiple teeth in the oral cavity. They also can be used in conjuction with clips and/or bars to hold full and/or partial dentures.
The following sequence of photos shows 1. Implants and bar for retaining a denture. 2. Implants retaining a bridge.
What are some of the risks associated with a tooth implant procedure?
1. Excessive bleeding
2. Infecton
3. Jaw numbness(permanent or temporary)
4. Implant failure With proper medical and dental histories and judicious case selection, these risks are very manageable.
Why should implants be considered for replacing missing teeth?
1.Implants secure the bite and prevent the bite and teeth from shifting.
2. They maximize proper chewing and digestion
3. Implants replace missing teeth without damaging surrounding teeth.
4. Form, function and feel of implants in the oral cavity greatly resembles that of natural teeth.
5. Implants are capable of excellent esthetics.
Who would not be a good candidate for a tooth implant procedure?
1. Medically compromised patients.
2. Patients taking many medications.
3. Patients with bleeding disorders or permanently prescribed medications that increase bleeding.
4. Patients with inadequate jaw bone to support implants. 5. Financially compromised individuals.
Over the last 30 years, dental implant success rate has ranged between 90-97%. That certainly is a percentage range to put your trust in. Advances in dentistry, fluoride and patient dental education have allowed individuals to keep more teeth longer. When they are lost, one would be best served investigating a tooth implant procedure. It is hard to beat their success rate, reliability, esthetics, form, feel and function. Dental implants are here to stay and will only become more prevalent in the future. www.mybrilliantsmile.com
Tuesday, 1 September 2009
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