Dental Implants Made Simple

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Jonathan Penchas. Dental Implants Made Simple

Overview

Dental implants: good for your smile, good for your life

If You Have Missing Teeth, You’re Missing Out on Life

A Permanent Solution!

The Problem(s) with Missing Teeth

Diminished Quality of Life

Causes of Adult Tooth Loss

Gum Disease

Tooth Decay

Injury

Conventional Options to Replace Missing Teeth: They Often Miss the Mark

Full Dentures

Partial Dentures

Crown & Bridgework

Ignoring the Problem

Why Dental Implants?

Dental Implant Structure

A Wealth of Benefits

The History of Dental Implants

The Start of Modern Implant Dentistry

Implant Dentistry Today

Types of Implant Solutions

Mini Dental Implants

Short Dental Implants

Thin Dental Implants

Are You a Candidate for Dental Implants?

Why is it so important to replace missing teeth?

Determining Candidacy

Conditions that Affect Implant Success

Choosing the Right Implant Dentistry Solution

Dental Implants to Replace Individual Teeth

Dental Implants to Replace Multiple Teeth

Teeth in a Day with All-on-4 Dental Implants

Dental Implants to Replace a Complete Row of Teeth

Dental Implants to Replace Complete Top and Bottom Rows of Teeth

Alternatives to dental implants

Implants act like natural teeth

Implants look more natural

So Many Advantages

How Do I choose? – Your Dentist is your advocate

Treatment Stages & What to Expect

Stage 1: Consultation & Examination

Stage 2: Treatment Planning

Stage 3: Dental Implant Surgery*

Stage 4: Healing

Stage 5: Dental Implant Restoration

Ensuring Implant Success

Risks Associated with Dental Implants

Who Should Not Get Dental Implants?

Implant Failure

Preventing Failure

Can the Metal Used for Implants Cause Allergic Reactions?

The Cost of Dental Implants

Cost Comparison: Dental Implants vs. Conventional Crown & Bridgework

Insurance & Dental Implants

Find a Dental Insurance Company in Your Area

Third-Party Financing

Selecting an Implant Dentist

Factors to Consider. Does the person performing my implant surgery have advanced training in implant dentistry?

How many dental implant procedures has the doctor performed?

Does the doctor stay current with leading implant dentistry trends?

Where is the dental implant surgery performed?

Who will assist the doctor in performing the implant surgery?

It’s Your Smile – Take Charge of It!

Caring for Your Dental Implants

Q&A

Why are implant posts made of titanium?

Is everyone a candidate for All-on-4 dental implants?

Is It True That I Can Get Dental Implants Finished in a Week?

Is the implant process painful?

What’s a bone graft, and why would I need one?

How long do implants last?

Avoiding periodontal disease

Good oral hygiene helps prolong the life of implants

I’ve been told I can get Mini Implants for my denture – is it permanent?

I’ve been told that my jawbone is shallow. Can I still get implants?

The All-on-4™ Technique: Can This Be Used for Partial Tooth Loss?

Will Removing a Dental Implant Cause a Change in Facial Appearance?

If I Smoke Can I Get Dental Implants?

Why Should I Choose an Implant over a Bridge?

Make the Call!

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dr. Jonathan Penchas DMD Med PA

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Let’s face it; teeth and dentistry are not at the top of the agenda for most of us. They usually only get our attention when they start hurting. And then zap – they get our attention in a big way.

Then you go to the dentist, who checks your teeth and gives you a long talk in an unknown language – “Dentaleze”. They flood you with information you don’t understand. What you usually understand is that it’s expensive and painful.

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My goal is to make it simple – give you all the information you need to learn and make a decision about dental implants in less than one hour of reading.

Let’s face it. A societal bias exists against people with missing teeth. An incomplete smile is often seen as a sign of poor oral hygiene and a lack of pride in your appearance. Although the reasons for tooth loss go far beyond neglect and may sometimes be beyond your control, negative character traits are often associated with missing teeth.

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