The Best Choice for Healthy and Whole Smiles - Dental Implants.
Dr Shawn Gurley, D.D.S, advises on dental implants versus bridges and partials. Modern-age materials combined with excellent expertise, have made implants the best solution for tooth replacement.
(PRWEB) March 22, 2005 -- Dental Implants: The best Choice for Restoring
Smiles Permanently
Not only can Edentulism (missing teeth) plague an
individual with insecurity, it can also have a dramatic impact on their quality
of life. In fact, if missing teeth are left untreated, they can place stress on
the remaining teeth since they require extra support, leading to an even greater
tooth loss. Fortunately, there is a beautiful solution.
Modern-age
materials resulting from long years of research and clinical trials, combined
with excellent expertise, have made implants the best solution for Edentulism.
“An implant is an artificial root made of titanium,” explains implant specialist
Dr. Shawn Gurley DDS, of North Atlanta Aesthetic Dentistry.
Dr. Gurley
performs the procedure much more efficiently using a local anesthetic – a huge
advantage for his patients. “The placement of the implant takes about 20
minutes,” says Dr. Gurley, and the results are permanent!
Partial
dentures, full dentures, and fixed bridges are now considered mediocre remedies
compared to dental implants. Partial dentures can be unsightly and cause tooth
decay; fixed bridges require the cutting down and crowning of natural, healthy
teeth. “Dental implants,” Dr. Gurley comments, “are more ‘tooth friendly’.”
The most commonly used type of implant is placed in the actual bone
(Endosteal). This type of implant is a great alternative for patients with
bridges or removable dentures. According to Dr. Gurley, “The primary factor in
implant success is that the patient must have adequate bone structure, since the
implant relies on the jawbone for support.”
The process of dental
implants may be intimidating for some patients. “It helps to know that implant
techniques have been employed since the 1950’s, and improvements in procedures
and materials have given implants an average success rate of 93 percent or
better in a ten-year period,” assures Dr. Gurley.
There are a multitude
of benefits once dental implants are in place. Dental implants look and feel so
natural that patients may even forget they ever lost a tooth, and proper chewing
functions are restored. The gooey adhesives of unattractive dentures are no
longer necessary, gums are no longer painful, and there is actually an
improvement in speech. Dental implants help to stop the progressive bone loss
and shrinkage of the jawbone by mimicking the roots of natural teeth. At last
patients suffering from Edentulism can have restored self-confidence and
brilliant smiles.
Frequently asked questions when considering dental
implants:
Can failed implants be replaced?
According to Dr. Gurley,
“If an implant fails, which is highly unlikely, it can usually be replaced by
another implant – and patients wouldn’t have it any other way,” he
says.
Are dental implants obvious to others?
Implant treatments enable
patients to have their new teeth look and feel like their very own. Dr. Gurley
recommends taking a close look at the dentist’s previous work, since some have a
better artistic eye than others.
Will I need to be hospitalized?
Most
implant procedures are performed in the dental office and under local
anesthesia, although some patients may desire pre-medication or IV sedation to
control apprehension. Hospitalization may be necessary for complex surgical
procedures or general health complications.
Is there pain or
discomfort?
Many patients report implant surgery less troublesome than having
teeth removed. With modern anesthesia and close attention to post-operative
care, one can expect minimal discomfort.
Shawn Gurley, DDS, received the
Meritorious Service Award in 1986 from the University of Tennessee. He is a
member of the American Dental Association, the Northern District Dental
Association and the Hinman Dental Society. He is also a member of the
prestigious American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. For more information, please
call Angela Braden at 310-309-7046 for more information, or log onto
www.northatlantasmiles.com.
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