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Dental Implants
Dental implants are a titanium metal rod which is placed into the jaw bone. It
is used to support one or more false teeth that look natural and feel secure
such as a crown or bridge. Dental implants can also be used to attach full
or partial dentures.
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Bridges
A bridge is made by constructing crowns on the teeth at either side of the space,
and then joining these two crowns together by placing a false tooth in the
space. The bridge is made in the laboratory and then the pieces are cemented
into place with special adhesives. This means that bridges cannot be removed
by the patient.
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Crowns
A crown is an artificial restoration for teeth
that have been broken, heavily filled, root filled or when the bite is
heavy. Crowns are made of a variety of different materials, from porcelain
to gold.
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Dentures
This is a plate with a number of false teeth on it, it may be full or partial.
It can be made of plastic or a mixture of metal and plastic. Both types
may also use retaining clips to keep the denture in place in the mouth. |
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