benefits of replacing multiple missing teeth with dental implants TeethXpress® • secure, natural looking teeth remain stable in your mouth with no need for removal • does not require use of costly adhesives and is low maintenance • preserves jawbone, reducing the appearance of premature aging • restores proper chewing ability up to 100%, allowing a better diet and improved health • minimally invasive and can generally be completed in one day • a long-lasting solution
implant-supported denture • more secure than a conventional denture, although must be removed daily for cleaning • requires less adhesive than a conventional denture • preserves jaw bone in the front of the mouth only • restores chewing ability to 25-40% • increases comfort with less irritation of gum tissue than a conventional denture • final prosthesis can be utilized 3-6 months after procedure
conventional denture • removable and unstable, often shifting when speaking and eating • requires costly adhesives • can further jawbone recession and the appearance of premature aging • chewing ability is commonly reduced to 5-15% over long-term use, leaving limited food choices • lower cost initially, but requires continued maintenance costs through lifetime • will need to be remade or relined to compensate for bone loss • can be made within a few weeks
99.2%
average success rate1 of BioHorizons dental implants used exclusively for TeethXpress®
BioHorizons® and TeethXpress® are registered trademarks of BioHorizons. ©BioHorizons. All Rights Reserved. Not all products are available in all countries. 1. Posterior Implant Single-tooth Replacement and Status of Adjacent Teeth during a 10-year Period: A Retrospective Report Misch CE, Misch-Dietsh F, Silc J, Barboza E, Cianciola EJ, Kazor C. J Periodontol. 2008 Dec;79(12):2378-2382.
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prevent premature aging with
dental implants
after tooth loss
after bone loss
effects of tooth loss When a tooth is lost, the jawbone begins to shrink and becomes brittle from lack of exercise. Losing teeth not only affects your smile, it also changes the shape of your face causing you to look prematurely aged.
normal profile
Dental implants prevent premature aging and bone loss caused by missing teeth.
treatment options for single tooth replacement
untreated missing tooth
traditional crown & bridge
dental implant with a crown
• unattractive smile • loss of chewing ability • accelerated bone loss
• grinds down healthy teeth • bone loss continues • greater risk for cavities and tooth failure
• full chewing ability • preserve healthy teeth • prevent bone loss
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