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ARE DENTAL IMPLANTS RIGHT FOR YOU?
DEDICATION: MEET A PATIENT .................................................... vii
INTRODUCTION................................................................................... xiii
CHAPTER ONE ....................................................................................... 21 What Happens to Your Face and Mouth When
Teeth are Missing?
1 > Bad News About Bone Loss ..................................... 22 2 > Clarification About Cosmetics.................................. 28
CHAPTER TWO ...................................................................................... 33 What is a Dental Implant?
1 > What Are Dental Implants?....................................... 34 2 > What Are Dental Implants Made of, & Why?......... 36 3 > How Long Do Implants Last? ................................... 39
CHAPTER THREE................................................................................... 41 Which Type of Implant is for You?
1 > Conventional Implants ............................................... 42 2 > Implant-Supported Over Dentures.......................... 43 3 > All-on-Four® Implants ............................................... 44 4 > Full Mouth Reconstruction & Sectional Bridges ..... 46
CHAPTER FOUR .................................................................................... 49 Are You a Candidate for Dental Implants?
1 > Dental Concerns .......................................................... 50 2 > Medical Concerns ........................................................ 51 3 > Physical & Financial Concerns .................................. 54
