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An implant is an artificial root,which takes over the function of real root. |
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When you look at a tooth,,you see only about one third:the crown. |
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Two thirds,the root,remains 'under water'. |
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When such a root gets lost,or is lost,it can be replaced by a piece of material:the implant. |
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Implants are usually made out of titanium and/or ceramic material.These materials are strong enough and are very well accepted by human body. |
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After the implant have been grown firmly to the body,something can be build on top of them.For example a tooth (crown)or a prosthesis,which is 'nice-and-fixed'this way. |
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What can be build on top of an implant? |
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There are a lot of possibilities: |
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When one tooth is missing,it is possible to make a replacement by means of one implant and one crown on top of it. |
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When more than one tooth is missing,you can have more than one implant whit a bridge on top of them. |
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When all teeth are missing,you can have 2 or 4 implants whit a prosthesis,which is 'nice and fixed' that way,on top of them. |
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Also,in a situation like the above,you can have a bridge on top of at least 6 implants. |
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Thinking of the fact,there is always an upper and lower jaw,of course there are several combinations of the above. |
