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GET YOUR SMILE BACK EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DENTAL IMPLANTS DEDICATION:MEETAPATIENT......................................................vi INTRODUCTION: MEET THE DOCTOR ........................................ xi CHAPTER ONE ....................................................................................... 15 What Happens to Your Face and Mouth When Teeth are Missing? 1 > Bad News About Bone Loss ..................................... 16 2 > Clarification About Cosmetics.................................. 22 CHAPTER TWO ...................................................................................... 26 What is a Dental Implant? 1 > What Are Dental Implants?....................................... 27 2 > What Are Dental Implants Made of and Why? ..... 29 3 > How Long Do Implants Last? ................................... 32 CHAPTER THREE................................................................................... 34 Which Type of Implant is for You? 1 > Conventional Implants (Single or Several Teeth)........ 35 2 > Implant-Supported Over Dentures.......................... 36 3 > Implant-Supported Fixed Bridge............................... 37 CHAPTER FOUR .................................................................................... 39 Are You a Candidate for Dental Implants? 1 > Dental Concerns .......................................................... 40 2 > Medical Concerns ........................................................ 41 3 > Physical & Financial Concerns .................................. 44