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SINGLE TOOTH MISSING
Benefits
of an all-ceramic crown on implant:
When
both the tooth and root are damaged,
the best permanent replacement is a
dental implant in conjunction with a
ceramic crown. This solution both looks
and functions just like a natural tooth.
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.
· Immediately
functioning teeth
· Excellent esthetic result
· Life long, stable solution
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Treatment:
This procedure normally includes four
visits to the dentist. You should expect
to be able to work the day after having
the implant installed.
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COURSE
OF TREATMENT
INSTALLING
THE NEW TOOTH – STEP-BY-STEP
The
course of treatment described here is
one of several options available. Consult
your dentist to find out what the best
solution is for you, given your specific
condition.
1:
Before the procedure
The
dentist makes a first examination and
takes one or more x-rays of the area
to prepare for the procedure.
2:
Installing the implant
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.
3:
Attaching the new crown
The
final step is the placement of the permanent
ceramic tooth. The new tooth is installed
for life. No additional treatment is
needed.
4:
End result
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.
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ALTERNATIVES TO ALL-CERAMIC
CROWN ON IMPLANT
Tooth-supported
fixed bridge
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.
Removable
partial denture
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.
Resin-bonded
bridge
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.
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