Dental implants are an effective and natural permanent tooth replacement method. The process involves having a small titanium alloy screw implanted in your jaw. Once it has integrated with your bone and soft tissues, a permanent false tooth is attached to the implant. But with the required surgery (minimal though it is) and healing time, are implants a suitable choice for seniors?
Specific Considerations
Suitability for a dental implant is more linked to a person's oral health as opposed to their age.
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What's the most important thing about a dental crown? Is it that the crown looks exactly like a natural tooth? Or that it functions just like a tooth? From your perspective, both points are probably equally important. A porcelain crown should be shaped just like the tooth it will be covering, precisely hugging its outline. Once fitted, the porcelain cap greatly strengthens the tooth, restoring it to full functionality. But depending on the location of the crown, its strength and functionality could be more important than how it looks.
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Removable dentures are a great way to restore your smile, but if you want an even more permanent solution, you may want to look into implant-supported overdentures. Overdentures can attach to implants in the jawline, thus helping the prosthesis's stability during speaking and eating. Some overdentures have standard implant attachments, but some implants have bar and ball attachments. Read on to learn more about these attachments and which one might be a good fit for your needs.
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Many people have anxiety about visiting the dentist. Even if you don't have anxiety, long procedures can cause discomfort and stress. Luckily, sedation dentistry offers a relaxing way to get the dental treatments you need. With sedation, you have little to no memory, and the whole process seems much faster. If you would like to know more about sedation dentistry, keep reading.
Nitrous Oxide
Nitrous oxide is also known as inhalation sedation, but you may have heard it referred to as "
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Wisdom teeth erupt during the late teen or early adult years. However, some might never emerge at all. In some cases, the tooth may begin to erupt, but end up putting pressure on adjacent teeth and tissues due to inadequate space. This may result in discomfort and tooth misalignment. Your dentist might recommend removing the tooth to manage the pain for good. If you are preparing for wisdom tooth extraction and need a few recovery tips, you are in the right place.
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