Australasian Dentist Implant Dentistry Today No 15

WHY IS TREATMENT BENEFICIAL? APPEARANCE Aesthetically pleasing outcomes make you smile again. LONG-LASTING OUTCOMES Preventative procedures following tooth loss can save time and money, and possibly reduce complicated treatments in the future. WHAT CAUSES IMPLANTS TO BECOME VISIBLE? Implants become visible when they are not surrounded by bone and your gums are in direct contact with the implant. WHEN IMPLANTS BECOME VISIBLE, YOU MAY EXPERIENCE… › an unpleasant appearance to your smile › complications such as mechanical tissue trauma or inflammation › mechanically unstable implants } trouble chewing › implants that might have a reduced implant durability Implant exposure can be clearly visible and jeopardise the aesthetic appearance. Prof. Anton Sculean (Berne, Switzerland) Aesthetically pleasing outcome 1 year after surgery. Dr. Coutinho Alves (Porto, Portugal) MINOR BONE AUGMENTATION WHEN IMPLANTS BECOME VISIBLE Patient Education for your practice. To order call 1800 776 326.