07/02/2023
Dr. Wu’s animated introduction of what dental implants look like.
Dental implants have been one of the most predictable, comfortable and long-lasting treatment options for replacing missing teeth. In conjunction with 3D cone beam CT scan, digital surgical planning, and skillful placement technique, dental implants can be placed with higher precision and drastically lesser discomfort than before.
Other alternatives for replacing missing teeth include:
1. Conventional bridges, which require sacrificing a lot of healthy tooth structure on the neighbouring teeth in order to function as support. This treatment method has been done for over 100 years, it has a long history of success, but there are limitations and disadvantages to dental bridges.
2. Removable dentures, which is a more economical consideration but comes with many disadvantages such as inconvenience and discomfort wearing dentures. We usually consider dentures as the last resort of treatment, when other replacement methods are impractical. Interesting to note that dentures have been around since the era of George Washington, whose dentures were made and are still on display at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, USA.
For further information on replacing your missing teeth and a fair assessment of your unique oral condition, please contact our offices to schedule an appointment.
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