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This solution both looks and functions just like a natural tooth.</p> <p class="text">In this case, a so-called one-piece implant is used. This means that all components are installed as a single unit, resulting in immediately full functioning teeth, shorter treatment time and minimized pain</p> </td> <td><img src="implants-1.gif" width="212" height="139"></td> </tr> </table> <p class="text"><b>Treatment procedure :</b></p> <p class="text">This procedure normally includes four visits to the dentist. You should expect to be able to work the day after having the implant installed.<br><br> </p> <table width="100%" border="0"> <tr> <td width="17%"><img src="implants-2.gif" width="150" height="100"></td> <td width="83%"> <p class="text"><b>1. Before the procedure</b></p> <p class="text">The dentist makes a first examination and takes one or more x-rays of the area to prepare for the procedure.</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="17%"><img src="implants-1a.gif" width="150" height="100"></td> <td width="83%"> <p class="text"><b>2. Installing the implant</b></p> <p class="text">The implant is installed. At this time, a temporary tooth is provided that allows you eat and function like normal almost immediately. The implant will need a few months to integrate with the jawbone before the next step is taken.</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="17%"><img src="implants-3.gif" width="150" height="100"></td> <td width="83%"> <p class="text"><b>3. Attaching the new crown</b> </p> <p class="text">The final step is the placement of the permanent ceramic tooth. The new tooth is installed for life. No additional treatment is needed.</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="17%" height="100"><img src="implants-4.gif" width="150" height="100"></td> <td width="83%" height="100"> <p class="text"><b>4. End result</b></p> <p class="text">You should expect the new tooth to fit and function just like a natural tooth. Do your usual dental hygiene to keep the tooth and gum around it clean and healthy.</p> </td> </tr> </table> <p class="text"><b>Alternatives to an all-ceramic crown on implant:</b></p> <table width="100%" border="0"> <tr> <td width="17%"><img src="implants-5.gif" width="150" height="100"></td> <td width="83%"> <p class="text"><br> <b>Toot-supported fixed bridge</b></p> <p class="text">A traditional bridge involves grinding down adjacent teeth to support the bridge. It is a stable solution with good esthetics and function that is fairly easy to install. However, this alternative has two main disadvantages: continuous bone resorbtion in the edentulous area, and sacrificing healthy teeth on behalf of the bridge.</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="17%"><img src="implants-6.gif" width="150" height="130"></td> <td width="83%"> <p class="text"><b>Removable partial denture</b></p> <p class="text">This is not a permanent alternative to a lost tooth. It is unstable and loosely attached, which affects both function and comfort. A removable partial denture is made of plastic – a material that can't create the same esthetic result as a ceramic crown. The benefits are few but do exist: adjacent teeth aren't affected. It is easily and quickly installed and relatively cheap. </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="17%"><img src="implants-7.gif" width="150" height="100"></td> <td width="83%"> <p class="text"><b>Resin-bonded bridge</b></p> <p class="text">This alternative has some clear advantages: it is quickly installed, functions well and, since it is made of ceramic, it gives a high esthetic result. Moreover, natural healthy teeth aren't affected. But it is not very permanent. The resin-bonded bridge will eventually come off – probably after just a couple of years – and will then have to be reinstalled.</p> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table></td></tr> </table></td></tr> <tr> <td> <div align="center"><p ALIGN="CENTER"> </p> <p ALIGN="CENTER"><font color="999999" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="-1">© <A HREF="http://www.nobelbiocare.com" target="_blank"><FONT COLOR="990000">Nobel Biocare</font></a> / LACLINIC, Center for Aesthetic and Reconstructive Dentistry, CH - 1820 Montreux, Switzerland<br> TEL + 41 21 966 70 00 - FAX + 41 21 966 70 10 - email :<A HREF="mailto:info@laclinic.ch"><FONT COLOR="990000">info@laclinic.ch</FONT></A></font> </p></div></td></tr> </table>