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The advantages of dental implant procedures
Many people face a choice between dentures and dental implant procedures. Implants are permanently installed man-made replacement teeth while dentures are removable replacements. Once implants are surgically placed, they feel and look like natural teeth. Dentures need to be removed, cleaned and maintained every day. The advantage of dentures, of course, is that they are less expensive than dental implants (denture implants). However, because removable dentures are not a permanent non-removable solution, they can be uncomfortable. Some people also have difficulty speaking clearly when wearing dentures. Some have great difficulty eating. Steak, apples, salad and many other foods that are eaten daily are nearly impossible for some denture wearers to chew. These concerns do not affect patients who choose dental implant procedures such as those offered at the Pi Dental Center.
Permanent, convenient dental implants (denture implants)
There are many advantages to permanent dental implants (permanent denture implants). They are installed by placing a titanium anchor into the bone to replace the roots of missing teeth. At the time of surgery, a tooth (crown) is attached to the implant. Once in place, the tooth cannot be removed by the patient. The new teeth appear natural and attractive. Unlike dentures, there is no difficult maintenance or external care required for your new implants. Your new teeth will look and feel like natural teeth. Eating and speaking is greatly improved. A comprehensive diagnostic exam will help you determine if you are a candidate for a dental implant procedure.
The staff members of Pi Dental Center are experts in the dental implant field. They created the innovative Teeth in a Day protocol. Total treatment time can range from 3 to 6 months. Teeth In A Day treatment allows patients to leave the center with a non-removable interim set of teeth the day of implant placement. The final prosthesis is not delivered until the implants have osseointegrated -- 3 to 4 months for the lower arch, 5 to 6 months for the upper arch. This allows you to quickly replace missing teeth and not endure an embarrassing smile or painful mouth from dental problems or accidental tooth loss.