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Single Tooth Replacement Options
Did you loose a tooth many years ago? Have you been told that you are going to need a tooth removed? Here are the various options that you have for the replacement of the tooth. You might be considering simply not replacing the tooth. However, there are very serious consequences to this decision. When a tooth is missing, the teeth behind it and above will begin to move. This movement will cause a misalignment of the teeth which over time might require extractions or orthodontics to correct the misalignment. -
Dental Implant
Advantages
•No drilling on adjacent teeth
•Looks natural
•Securely cemented into place
•Does not place stress on teeth
•Maintains bone health
•Easy to clean and maintain
•25+ years of use
Disadvantages
•Cost
•Surgical procedures necessary
•Lengthly treatment time
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Bridge
Advantages
•Quick fabrication
•Securely cemented into place
•Looks good
•No surgical procedures
•No need to remove
•15-25 year life
Disadvantages
•Cost
•Requires extensive drilling of teeth
•Possible death of tooth nerves
•Drilling on uninvolved teeth
•Difficult to fit to teeth
•Some discomfort possible
•Difficult to clean
•Decay around crowns possible
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Removable Partial Denture
Advantages
•Low Cost
•Quick Fabrication
•Slight drilling on teeth
•No surgical procedures
•Can replace multiple teeth
•Very little discomfort
•Average 10 year life
Disadvantages
•Must be removed daily
•Must be cleaned nightly
•Not secure
•Uncomfortable for some
•Puts undue pressure on teeth
•Does not maintain bone shape
•Does not look natural
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Richard Gagne, DDS Inc. CA License #25522 1350 W.Gonzales Rd, Suite B Oxnard, CA 93036Dental implant services at a low-cost and reasonable fee are provided in Ventura County and Santa Barbara County. And in the cities of Oxnard, 93030, 93036, 93033. Ventura, 93001, 93003, 93004. Port Hueneme, 93041. Santa Paula, 93060. Ojai, 93023. Oakview, 93022. Simi Valley, 93063, 93065. Somis, 93066.Thousand Oaks, 91362, 91320. Westlake Village, 91361, 91362. Fillmore, 93105. Camarillo, 93101. Moorpark, 93021. Santa Barbara, 93101, 93105, 93110, 93103, 93108, 93111. Goleta, 93117. Lompoc, 93436. Carpenteria, 93013.
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