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Who is a Dental Implant Candidate?
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 Many people who suffer from missing teeth have a natural concern about whether or not they are good candidates for dental implant treatment. An experienced restorative dentist such as Dr. Palani, DDS, FICOI is the best person to evaluate a patient's condition and advise on the right course of treatment. Dr. Palani and his highly trained staff have proven expertise, experience, and ability to visualize what implants will achieve for each person in terms of functionality and aesthetics. Implants are the most effective and long-lasting treatment for tooth restoration.
The ideal candidate for dental implants is someone who has lost a tooth or teeth due to periodontal disease, an injury or other reason. This person is in good general and oral health, has adequate bone in jaw to support the implant, and healthy gum tissue that is free of periodontal disease. Choosing implants over bridges is actually more tooth-saving because implants do not rely on neighboring teeth for support. Implants are natural feeling and looking.
Dental implants provide many advantages over dentures and bridges:
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Esthetics: Implants look and feel like your own teeth. Because implants integrate into the structure of your bone, they prevent bone loss and gum recession that can accompany traditional bridgework and dentures. No one will know that you have had tooth replacement. |
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Tooth-Saving: Dental implants don't sacrifice the quality of adjacent teeth. Neighboring teeth do not need to be altered to support the implant as they do in traditional bridgework. Leaving more of your own teeth untouched is a significant long-term benefit for oral health. |
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Confidence: Speaking and eating with implants is as natural as it is with your own teeth. Implants are secure and free from clicks, slips, and wobbles that can cause denture and bridge wearers to be self-conscious. Implants also mean no more messy glues. |
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Reliable: The success rate of implants is highly predictable. |
There are factors that might prevent you from being an implant candidate. If you have uncontrolled diabetes, are undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy, parathyroid disorders, blood disorders, rare bone disorder, bone marrow cancer, or physical factors such as poor bone quality, low sinuses, or nerve bundles. With Dr. Palani's advanced training and expertise in dental implants, he and his staff will help determine the best treatment for you.
Once you have decided on dental implants, there are several factors that contribute to long-term success.
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The quality and quantity of bone available equals greater success. |
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The experience and ability of the dental surgeon. There is no substitute for the experience and the individual talent of a dentist. |
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The quality of restoration placed on top of the implant. Dr. Palani uses Nobel Biocare, a world leader in innovative and restorative dental solutions. |
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Correct and precise placement of the implant. This is crucial for ensuring no real change in the bite and the general comfort of the implant. A digital-x-ray helps to accurately determine this point. |
Dr. Palani, DDS, FICOI is a dental expert who specializes in restorative dentistry. Implants are bonded with the gum tissue and underlying bone in the mouth. Because Dr. Palani specializes in precisely these areas, he and his team are able to complete the process from start to finish with no need to go between a general dentist and a periodontist.
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Call Today for a Complimentary Consultation
Dr. Giri Palani, DDS FICOI
with Two Locations to Serve You:
Rancho Palos Verdes
28358 S. Western Ave
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 92075
310-547-1128
Beverly Hills
435 N. Bedford Drive, Suite 405
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
310-894-8301
drpalani@totalsmilecare.com
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