The best candidate for replacement of a tooth by a dental implant is in good general and oral health. The ideal candidates have healthy gum tissues that are free of periodontal disease and jaws with adequate bone.
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Gingival recession complicated by gingival restorations |
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AlloDerm graft material placed in the pouch and sutured |
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Pouch coronally positioned and sutured |
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Post-operative healing at 2 weeks |
Dental implants replacing failed root canal treated teeth.
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Failing root canals |
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Dental implants prior to restoration |
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Dental implants restored |
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X-ray of dental implants restored |
Upper molar implant placement with sinus augmentation.
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Missing molar with inadequate bone support for a dental implant |
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X-ray of tooth replaced with a dental implant following sinus augmentation |
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Tooth replaced with a dental implant following sinus augmentation |
Actual results will vary with the individual..