LIFE SMILES AT YOU WITH DENTAL IMPLANTS

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1 LIFE SMILES AT YOU WITH DENTAL IMPLANTS Simply with implants

2 IMPORTANCE OF GOOD ORAL HEALTH Healthy teeth are essential to looking good and feeling great: you can smile and laugh, eat and speak with comfort and confidence. The improvement in your quality of life is considerable. Modern dentistry offers a wide range of dental treatment options. Dental implants are the most effective, reliable and durable solution to restore your smile. Dental implants also provide unequalled comfort. 2

3 WHAT IS A DENTAL IMPLANT? A dental implant is an artificial substitute for the root of your natural tooth. It is intended to hold a replacement crown or bridge, and can offer stabilisation of a complete denture. A standardized surgical protocol has been designed and guarantees a high success rate (more than 95%). Your dentist will offer you a customized solution to meet your specific needs. 3

4 WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF DENTAL IMPLANTS? > Aesthetic benefits: Dental implant restoration is so natural-looking that you may even forget you ever lost a tooth. > Recovered sensations: You will recover senses that you had almost forgotten, like taste. Furthermore, your ability to chew will be greatly improved. It will make eating a pleasure again! > Bone-preserving solution: When one or several teeth are missing, bone resorption often occurs and the adjacent teeth may begin to drift and tilt, or your denture (if any) may become loose and no longer fit. A dental implant prevents bone loss and does not rely on the neighboring teeth for support. > Durability: A dental implant can last a lifetime with appropriate care and good oral hygiene. Implant patients are of all ages! Dental implants are THE solution! 4

5 THERE IS A SOLUTION FOR EACH PATIENT! Single tooth replacement: Missing only one tooth? In addition to looking and functioning like a natural tooth, the dental implant prevents bone loss and preserves healthy adjacent teeth, while allowing you to smile, eat and speak with comfort and confidence! No one will ever know that you have a replacement tooth! Replacing several teeth: Several options are available to replace several teeth without compromising the health of adjacent teeth. One or more dental implants can be inserted to replace the missing tooth roots and support a fixed prosthesis (bridge or crown). Replacing all your teeth: Is your denture uncomfortable? Do you feel embarrassed or do you have difficulty chewing? With dental implants, you will have fixed teeth and all these inconveniences will disappear. You will feel comfort and at ease again. 5

6 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) How long will treatment last? It is variable from one individual to another. Your dentist will give you a personal treatment plan that will be adapted to meet your needs, ranging generally from 3 to 6 months. Depending on the situation, provisional or permanent solutions can even be proposed to you for enhanced comfort and optimal aesthetic appearance. Is treatment painful? As you will receive appropriate premedication, and placement of the dental implant will be performed under local anesthesia, the surgery will be painless. In most cases, patients can return to work only a few hours after treatment, and can rapidly eat normally. Should your tooth be sensitive after the surgery, pain killers can be prescribed. Will I feel like having natural teeth? Yes, the implant acts as an anchor for a replacement tooth which will be identical in size and colour to your natural tooth. You will not see the difference and it will feel like your own tooth. It provides you with nice looking and functioning teeth, while leaving your own teeth untouched! Is it a reliable technique? Yes, dental implants have been used for more than 40 years with great success. Millions of implants have been placed worldwide. Today, it is recognized as a safe and reliable treatment for missing teeth. What is the cost of the treatment? Actually, cost varies from case to case. There may be several options that meet your budget. In many cases, a dental implant is more cost effective in the long run as very often it is the only treatment method that best preserves the quality of adjacent teeth. Feel free to request a quotation from your dentist. PATIENT STORIES > Martine (55 years-old) I was missing several teeth, which was a problem to me as this caused partial loss of sensation, and I felt very embarrassed when I met people. My dentist suggested dental implants be placed. Since then, I have recovered self-esteem and rediscovered the pleasure of laughing. 6 > Thomas (22 years-old) I lost a tooth during a competition. My dentist explained to me the various options available and I finally selected dental implant restoration. I wanted to preserve my healthy teeth. Thanks to the dental implant, I could return to sports and I have a bright smile again.

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8 For more information, please visit us at Your dentist is an Anthogyr s partner. Represented in more than 100 countries, Anthogyr enjoys a worldwide reputation for commitment to excellence, thus assuring a high degree of confidence in every new development. Anthogyr products meet all quality standards. PRACTITIONER STAMP *Information on dental implants contained in this document is of a general nature and does not represent or constitute medical advice or recommendations. This document does not replace the need for an examination by an implantologist who will determine if you are a good candidate for a dental implant. C107_EN Photos credits: Anthogyr - istock - All rights reserved ANTHOGYR LTD The Pinnacle, Station Way RH10 1JH, Crawley, West Sussex - GREAT BRITAIN Orderline info gb@anthogyr com