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DENTAL
IMPLANTS - Different Types
A
Dental Implant to Fit Your Needs
Using
Dental implants, a new prosthesis (artificial tooth
or teeth) can be made to fit your individual needs.
No matter how many teeth are being replaced, the basic
process is the same. Only the number of implants changes.
If you are replacing a complete set of teeth, though,
you may have the option of either a removable or fixed
prosthesis.
Types
of Prosthesis
Depending
on your needs, a prosthesis can replace one or more
teeth. The number of implants you'll need depends on
whether you're having a partial , complete denture,
or single prosthesis made. The more teeth being replaced,
the more implants your prosthesis requires. These implants
are placed to follow the shape of your jaw.
| Single
Prosthesis
This
type of prosthesis is used to replace one or two
missing teeth. Each prosthetic tooth attaches
to it's own implant.
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| Partial
Prosthesis
This
type of prosthesis can replace two or more teeth.
It is the most commonly performed implant procedure,
and may require only two or three implants.
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| Complete
Prosthesis
This
type of prosthesis replaces all the teeth in your
upper or lower jaw. The number of implants varies,
depending on the type of prosthesis you choose.
Choosing
a Complete Prosthesis
A
prosthesis that is used to replace a complete
set of teeth may be removable or fixed. You and
Dr. Hong may discuss which option is best for
you. With a removable prosthesis, you can take
your teeth out of your mouth to make cleaning
easier. With a fixed prosthesis, your new teeth
can only be taken out by a dentist. In some cases,
a fixed prosthesis may offer increased stability
for more effective chewing.
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