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Doctor, what is a dental implant?

Doctor, what is a dental implant?

Jocelyne lost a tooth bottom left a few years ago due to a fracture. As a result, she has trouble eating some of her favorite foods . She chews mostly with her right side, which causes her jaw to crack painfully . At her dental checkups , her dentist explains that she can replace the missing tooth with a dental implant.

What is a dental implant ?

A dental implant is a screw placed in the gums, which allows the placement of a crown . Essentially , the implant replaces the root of the tooth, while the crown replaces the visible part of the tooth called the crown.

 

 

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