Dental Clinic

There are several reasons why you may need to repair or replace your teeth:

– Pulled out one or more teeth.

– Teeth have been worn down for some reason.

– Lost teeth due to an illness.

– Damaged teeth by tooth decay and dental fillings.

Many people can get used to missing teeth, especially on the sides of the jaw, where the tooth is not so visible. What is important is that the balance of the dental arch remains so that the teeth do not start to lean or move.

A bridge is attached in the mouth and replaces two or more teeth. The bridge is sometimes called a bridgework and is joined together in one piece. If a tooth needs to be removed, it can be replaced with a bridge that rests on the teeth on either side.

To be able to replace lost teeth with a fixed bridge, there must be enough teeth remaining in the jaw to provide good support for the bridge. The teeth should also not be too far apart.

Dental implants are usually titanium metal screws that are operated into the jawbone. The titanium screws act as artificial roots in the jawbone. Once the implant has healed in the jawbone, the crown or bridge can be attached to it.

It is possible to replace a single missing tooth with a crown on an implant. If several teeth are missing, a bridge can be attached to several implants.

Usually, you need to visit the dentist several times before having a bridge or crown fitted. First, the tooth or teeth are ground down and the dentist takes an impression in order to make a model. Then you decide together the colour of the artificial tooth or teeth.

The impression is sent to a dental technician, who fabricates the crown or bridge. The replacement teeth are made of different materials.

Sometimes it is necessary to do one or more tests in the mouth to get a perfect fit. While you wait for the finished crown or bridge, it is usually necessary to temporarily replace the material. When everything is ready, you can try the crown or bridge in your mouth for a few days to feel that everything is fine before it is placed. Finally, the dentist places a cement on the crowns and attaches them to your teeth.

If you don’t have many teeth, it can be difficult to replace them with artificial teeth that are stuck. Then you can get a removable denture, a full denture or a partial denture.

In addition to artificial teeth, the prosthesis also consists of an artificial material that replaces gums and jaws. You can insert and remove the prosthesis from your mouth yourself.

The partial denture can be attached with clips or some other attachment device to the teeth left in the jaw. A complete denture replaces the teeth in a completely edentulous jaw.

A full denture in the upper jaw connects like a suction cup to the upper jaw and palate. A complete denture in the lower jaw rests on the edentulous jaw. It can also be attached to ground teeth or implants and is then called a denture.

A partial prosthesis is usually better fixed than a full prosthesis.

The dentist takes a cast of the edentulous jaw to make a wax cast. This is used to be able to measure where the new teeth should be located. Together with your dentist, you choose the colour and shape of your new teeth.

You need to visit the dentist four to five times before the denture is completely finished. With this method, the fit of the denture is good immediately and you usually avoid major adjustments for a few years.

It is different for each person the time it takes to get used to a prosthesis.

It is more difficult to have a removable denture in the lower jaw than in the upper jaw. Dentures in the upper jaw can usually be placed on the palate. In the lower jaw, the tongue and other muscles can move the dentures out of position.

If you get a removable full denture in the lower jaw that doesn’t work well, it may be helpful to insert two implants. The implants have springs that hold the denture in place better, a so-called cover denture. If it works well, it is usually possible to insert more implants and make a bridge that is attached to the implants.

Certain diseases, such as Parkinson’s disease, Sjögren’s syndrome or stroke, can make it more difficult to have removable dentures. So, denture covers can work well.

In a dental implant, a new artificial tooth or row of teeth is connected directly to the screws that have been operated on in the jaw bone. Sometimes the teeth are attached to small extensions of titanium or other material that protrude from the gum. The extensions are called distances.

You can count on an implant holding up much like your own tooth, if you take good care of it.

Different degrees of lack of teeth require different implants

Before an implant treatment, you will be examined by your dentist. You will discuss your health and explain how the treatment will be carried out.

There are different treatments depending on which teeth are missing:

If you have lost or lost only one tooth, usually only one implant needs to be operated on. The implant then carries a single artificial tooth. This is called a single tooth implant.

If you do not have a tooth in the first row of teeth, it is not enough that the implant is placed in the jawbone. The surrounding tissue must also be shaped to give a natural appearance. Sometimes it is so difficult to get good that a bridge is needed instead to support the surrounding teeth.

If you have lost several teeth, you may get several implants to support a fixed bridge. If you’ve lost large parts of your jaw, your dentist sometimes needs to extend the bridge with artificial teeth to make your face look as it did before.

If you have no teeth in your jaw, it usually takes four to six implants to be able to carry a full row of teeth with artificial teeth. Sometimes more implants are needed.

Usually, no pre-treatment is needed if you have a strong, healthy jaw. If you have bad teeth, it may be necessary to have them pulled. Then the jawbone may need to heal before treatment.

If you are a smoker, you should stop smoking well before the operation.

You can get a temporary denture if you are missing a tooth. It fills in the gaps in your teeth and makes it easier to chew.

You can get a bone framework or bone graft if you do not have enough bone for the implants. It is most common for the operation to be performed in the upper jaw.

An X-ray examination of the jaw is performed first to examine the possibilities of operating implants. Sometimes it is done with CT scan, X-ray.

Next, a maxillofacial surgeon operates on bones from another part of the body. Sometimes artificial bone replacement materials are used.

For a minor operation, you will receive local anaesthetic. If the bones are operated on, for example the hip, this is done under anaesthetic

In the second operation, the mucosa opens at each implant and small extensions, called distances, are attached to the implants. The distances go up through the mucous membrane. In these, subsequently, the new artificial tooth or bridge can be screwed in or fixed with cement, usually the second operation is faster than the first.

Titanium implants need to heal firmly in the jawbone. The healing time can take up to six months.

In the meantime, you may have temporary teeth. If the implants are very stable, the dentist can sometimes build the artificial teeth into the implants the same day or weeks after the operation.

In case, it is not possible to build fixed temporary teeth, you can wear your old denture again, which has been reshaped to fit the jaw. In smaller spaces, you can sometimes get permanent temporary teeth that rest on the neighbouring teeth immediately after the operation.

Smoking can make healing difficult after an implant operation.

You will often be given antibiotics after the operation. Sometimes you may need painkillers. As the surgeon punctures the jawbone, there is usually inflammation which passes quickly. It is usually with swelling, tenderness and sometimes there is bleeding.

To keep it clean, you can rinse your mouth with saline and chlorhexidine solution. If you have undergone full jaw surgery, you may need to eat a liquid diet for a few days.

It may seem unusual to have permanent teeth after being without teeth for a long time. Artificial teeth can look new and unusual. Sometimes speech is affected so that you read, for example. But you can find out by reading aloud.

To check the jawbone around the implants, the dentist must perform an X-ray examination. This is followed by more so that the dentist can compare with previous X-ray examinations whether the implants are in place. During the first two years after surgery, it is important to check if the implants change.

After about two years, the time between X-ray examinations can be extended to, for example, five years if the bone around the implants is healthy.

At regular check-ups at the dentist or dental hygienist, this is checked:

• What the mucous membrane looks like around the implants.

• If there are bacterial coatings, called plates, around the implants and in the artificial teeth.

• What the bite looks like in artificial teeth.

• How the bite fits when you bite together.

• How well the bridge or crown is secured.

It is unusual for implants to come loose. If the implant comes loose a few months after the operation, it is usually because they have not grown properly into the bone.

If you drop the implant later, it may be because you chewed too hard. To reduce the risk of congestion, you can wear a brace at night.

Most dentists provide a financial guarantee that the crown or bridge that sits on the implants lasts two years.

Implants are guaranteed for at least two years. After that, manufacturers offer different lengths of warranties. If it is a lifetime guarantee, it means that you can get a new implant from the manufacturer if it breaks or becomes loose. In that case, you only have to pay for the surgery and the adjustments.

Usually, no pre-treatment is needed if you have a strong, healthy jaw. If you have bad teeth, it may be necessary to have them pulled. Then the jawbone may need to heal before treatment.

If you are a smoker, you should stop smoking well before the operation.

You can get a temporary denture if you are missing a tooth. It fills in the gaps in your teeth and makes it easier to chew.

If a tooth is so badly damaged that it can no longer be repaired with a minor repair, the dentist may need to repair the tooth further and make a new crown. A crown is an artificial part of a tooth that covers most of the tooth like a cap. The crown is attached to the ground tooth with a cement called, a ceramic material that holds it in place.

An artificial crown or bridge does not protect teeth from decay or tooth loss. Sometimes bridges can create places between teeth that can be difficult to clean. For example, bacterial coatings easily adhere to the transition between the tooth itself and the artificial crown.

The most important aids for keeping your teeth clean are a soft toothbrush and a fluoride toothpaste. Often, you need more fluoride in the form of tablets, chewing gum or mouthwash. You may also need extra small brushes and dental floss to get access everywhere.

You should see a dental hygienist regularly if you have many crowns or bridges in your mouth. The dentist or dental hygienist can advise you on how to take better care of your teeth.

This can be done in two different ways when getting a new denture. It depends on whether you still have teeth or not.

The dentist makes an impression of the jaw and teeth if there are still teeth in the jaw. The dental technician builds a prosthesis that mimics your own teeth and has an approximate fit to the jaw.

When bad teeth are pulled, you can get your new dentures with a fit that is temporary until your gums and jaws have healed. Then the shape changes and the denture is adjusted until it fits perfectly.

With this method, you do not need to run out of teeth after removed.

It is important that you check the prosthesis regularly, at least once a year. It may need to be adjusted. A denture that does not fit well can cause abrasions.

The jaw changes rapidly the first time after teeth are pulled. The denture may need to be adapted to it. A dental technician needs a maximum of a few days to make the necessary adjustments. In the meantime, you can be without a denture.

Sometimes the prosthesis needs to be remade. You can have a copy made of a denture that works well and that you like. It usually works well if what you are copying is not too worn out. You can also order an extra copy of your denture to keep in reserve.

A removable denture is easy to clean because you can take it out and brush it. You can use a toothbrush and mild soap. You can brush the gums gently with a soft toothbrush and warm water.

Do not use toothpaste to clean dentures. Toothpaste contains abrasives that can scratch the plastic material and make it easier for bacteria to stick to the denture.

There are diseases that prevent the placement of implants and sometimes the dentist needs to consult a doctor before the operation. Treatment may need to be postponed, for example in the following situations:

• You have osteoporosis.

• You are taking certain medicines.

• He is being treated for cancer with radiation.

• Their jaws have not fully grown.

• You have few bones in your jaw to be able to insert implants.

If you have cardiovascular disease and use blood-thawed medications, a medical evaluation is required.

You are operated on once or twice when you receive the implants, depending on how many implants will be inserted.

The operation is usually performed under local anaesthetic and is painless. You may be given sedatives if you are worried about the operation. If you are very worried, you can have the whole treatment under anaesthetic.

The first operation takes one to two hours, depending on how many implants will be inserted.

First, the gums are folded and holes are drilled in the jawbone. The surgeon then attaches the implants to the jawbone. Next, he sews the gums over the implants so that they are not visible.

For about a week, do not use the prosthesis and do not chew where you did the surgery.

Sometimes a treatment is done with just one operation. The surgery takes one to two hours, depending on how many implants will be inserted.

Basically, the same technology is used as in the first operation. But instead of stitching the mucous membrane and covering the implants, the implants or spacers can protrude a few millimetres from the mucous membrane from the start. So no further operation is needed.

When the implants are stably fixed and the mucous membrane has healed, the new artificial teeth are placed.

The dentist first makes an impression of the jaw and implant for the dental technician to take a model. On the model, the dental technician then builds the bridge. It’s important that the artificial teeth fit exactly into the implants.

It usually takes about two to four weeks to make the artificial teeth. The dentist attaches the artificial teeth to the implants.

You can’t remove the new teeth by yourself.

It is just as important to keep implants and new teeth clean as regular teeth clean. The shape of the new teeth can cause food debris and bacterial coatings to stick more easily around the implant and bridge. Ask your dentist or dental hygienist for advice.

You can check your implants and artificial teeth yourself every day when you brush your teeth. Check that your bridges and crowns are stable, that they are intact, that your gums do not bleed or swell and that they do not hurt.

Implants usually work well for a long time. But it can become infected or the pressure from the prosthesis causes the implant to become overloaded and the implant comes loose. If you smoke, this can impair the healing and increase the risk of complications after a while.

It can become infected around the implants. This can be compared to losing a tooth. Bacteria can build up around the implants and cause the bone around the screw to break. It can be very difficult to get rid of the bacteria. In this case it may be necessary to remove the implant.

If you need a new implant for any reason, a new operation is necessary. The hole in the bone after the lost implant must heal and the tissues must be healthy before a new implant can be operated on. This can take several months.

A filling is made by replacing the broken part of the tooth with one of these:

– A glued plastic filling.

– A bonded veneer, which is a thin porcelain shell.

– An inlay that is glued into an earthen groove in the tooth.

– A lid bonded with a porcelain or metal core.

A bridge is attached to the mouth and replaces one or more teeth. The bridge is sometimes called a bridgework and is joined together in one piece. If a tooth has to be pulled out, it can be replaced by a bridge that rests on the teeth on either side of the gap.

In order to replace lost teeth with a fixed bridge, there must be enough teeth in the jaw to provide good support for the bridge. The teeth should also not be too far apart.

The bridge can be fixed in two ways. Either directly on the uncut teeth or the dentist grinds the teeth so that the bridge can be threaded and fixed with a cement.

Dental implants are usually screws made of titanium metal that are operated into the jawbone. The titanium screws act as artificial roots in the jawbone. Once the implant has healed in the jawbone, the crown or bridge can be attached to it.

It is possible to replace a single lost tooth with a crown on an implant. If several teeth have been lost, a bridge can be attached to several implants.

An artificial crown or bridge does not protect your teeth from decay or tooth loss. Bridges can sometimes create gaps between teeth that can be difficult to clean. For example, bacterial deposits easily stick to the transition between your own tooth and the artificial crown.

The most important tools for keeping your teeth clean are a soft toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste. Extra fluoride is often needed in the form of tablets, chewing gum or mouthwash. You may also need extra small brushes and floss to get everywhere.

You should see a dental hygienist regularly if you have a lot of crowns or bridges in your mouth. The dentist or dental hygienist can advise you on the best way to care for your teeth.

If you are missing many teeth, it may be difficult to replace those teeth with fixed dentures. In this case, you may have a removable denture, either a full denture or a partial denture.

In addition to artificial teeth, a denture is also made of an artificial material that replaces the gums and jawbone. You can insert and remove dentures from your mouth yourself.

The partial denture can be attached to the remaining teeth in the jaw with clasps or some other fixing device. A complete denture replaces the teeth in a completely edentulous jaw.

A complete denture in the upper jaw attaches like a suction cup to the upper jaw and the palate. A complete denture in the lower jaw rests on the edentulous jaw. It can also be fitted to ground teeth or implants and is called a cover denture.

A partial denture usually fits better than a full denture.

The dentist takes an impression of the edentulous jaw to make a wax cast. This is used to measure where the new teeth will sit. Together with your dentist, you choose the colour and shape of your new teeth.

You will have to visit the dentist four to five times before the denture is completely ready. With this method, the fit of the denture will be good straight away and you will usually avoid major adjustments for a few years.

The time it takes to get used to a denture is different for each person.

It is more difficult to wear a removable denture in the lower jaw than in the upper jaw. Dentures in the upper jaw can often be attached to the palate. In the lower jaw, the tongue and other muscles can move the denture out of position.

If you get a removable full denture in your lower jaw that doesn’t work well, it may help to have two implants placed. The implants have clasps that hold the denture more securely in place, called a cover denture. If it works well, it is usually possible to insert more implants and make a bridge that attaches to the implants.

Some diseases, such as Parkinson’s disease, Sjögren’s syndrome or stroke, can make removable dentures more difficult. In these cases, denture covers can work well.

Usually there is no need for pre-treatment if you have a healthy and strong jaw bone. If you have bad teeth, they may need to be extracted. In this case, the jawbone may need to heal before treatment.

If you are a smoker, you should stop smoking well before the operation.

You can have a temporary denture if you are missing teeth. It fills the gaps between your teeth and makes chewing easier.

A removable denture is easy to clean because you can take it out and brush it. You can use a denture brush and unscented detergent. You can gently brush the gums in your mouth with a soft toothbrush and warm water.

Do not use toothpaste to clean dentures. Toothpaste contains abrasives that can scratch the plastic material and make it easier for bacteria to adhere to the denture.

Most dentists provide a financial guarantee that the crown or bridge attached to the implants will last for two years.

Implants are guaranteed for at least two years. After that, manufacturers give different lengths of guarantee. If it is a lifetime guarantee, it means that you can get a new implant from the manufacturer if it breaks or becomes loose. You will then have to pay for the operation and fit yourself.

You will have one or two operations to get implants, depending on the number of implants to be placed.

The operation is usually done under local anaesthetic and is painless. You may be given sedatives if you are worried about the operation. If you are very worried, you can have the whole procedure done under anaesthetic.

The first operation takes one to two hours, depending on how many implants are to be inserted.

First, the gums are folded back and holes are drilled in the jaw. The surgeon then attaches the implants to the jawbone. The gums are then sewn over the implants so that they are not visible.

For about a week, you will not wear your dentures and you should not chew where you have had the operation.

Sometimes treatment is done with just one operation. The surgery takes one to two hours, depending on how many implants need to be inserted.

Essentially the same technique is used as in the first operation. But instead of sewing over the mucous membrane and covering the implants, the implants or spacers can protrude a few millimetres from the mucous membrane from the start. A second operation is not necessary.

Once the implants are firmly fixed and the mucosa healed, the new artificial teeth are fixed in place.

The dentist first takes an impression of the jawbone and implants so the dental technician has a model. The dental technician then builds the bridge on the model. It’s important that the artificial teeth fit exactly on your implants.

It usually takes about two to four weeks to make the artificial teeth. The dentist attaches the artificial teeth to the implants.

You cannot remove the new teeth by yourself.

It may be unfamiliar to have fixed teeth after being edentulous for a long time. Artificial teeth can feel new and unfamiliar. Sometimes speech is affected so that you can read, for example. But you can train this by reading aloud.

You can check your implants and artificial teeth every day when you brush your teeth. Check that your bridges and crowns feel stable, that they are in one piece, that your gums are not bleeding or swollen and that they are not painful.

Implants can often work well for a long time. But you can get an infection or the pressure from the prosthesis can overload the implant and cause it to come loose. Smoking can impair healing and increase the risk of complications after a while.

You can get infections around your implants. This can be compared to losing teeth. Bacteria can build up around the implants and cause the bone around the screw to break. It can be very difficult to get rid of the bacteria, you may then need to remove the implant.

If a tooth is so broken that it can no longer be repaired with a small filling, the dentist may have to grind the tooth further and make a new crown. A crown is an artificial part of a tooth that covers most of the tooth like a cap. The crown is attached to the ground tooth with so-called cement, a ceramic material that holds it in place.

Dental implants are usually screws made of titanium metal that are operated into the jawbone. The titanium screws act as artificial roots in the jawbone. Once the implant has healed in the jawbone, the crown or bridge can be attached to it.

It is possible to replace a single lost tooth with a crown on an implant. If several teeth have been lost, a bridge can be attached to several implants.

You will usually need several visits to the dentist before you have your bridge or crown in place. First, the tooth or teeth are ground down and the dentist takes an impression to make a model. Then a decision is made together on the colour of the artificial tooth or teeth.

The impression is sent to a dental technician, who makes the crown or bridge. The replacement teeth are made of different materials.

You may need to have one or more tests done in your mouth to make sure the fit is perfect. While you wait for the finished crown or bridge, you will usually have a temporary plastic replacement. When everything is ready, you can try the crown or bridge in your mouth for a few days to make sure everything feels right before it’s fixed. Finally, your dentist will place a cement on the crowns and attach them to your teeth.

Studies show that bridges generally work well for 15-20 years. If you grind or clench your teeth, crowns and bridges wear out more quickly. You may need a bite guard to protect your teeth, crowns and bridges.

Most dentists give a financial guarantee that a fixed crown or bridge will last for two years.

There are two ways to get new dentures. It depends on whether you still have teeth or not.

The dentist will take an impression of your jawbone and teeth if there are any teeth left in your jaw. The dental technician will construct a denture that mimics your own teeth and fits your jaw roughly.

Once the bad teeth have been extracted, you can have your new dentures fitted temporarily until your gums and jaw have healed. The shape will then be changed and the denture adjusted until it fits perfectly.

With this method, you don’t have to be left without teeth after extraction.

It is important to have your dentures checked regularly, at least once a year. A denture that does not fit properly can cause friction.

The jaw changes rapidly in the first days after the teeth are extracted. The denture may need to be adjusted accordingly. A dental technician will need a few days at the most to make the necessary adjustments. In the meantime you may be left without dentures.

Sometimes dentures need to be remade. You can have a copy made of a denture that works well and that you like. This is usually fine if the one you copy is not too worn out. You can also order an extra copy of your dentures to keep in reserve.

There are diseases that make implants unsuitable and sometimes the dentist needs to consult a doctor before the operation. Treatment may have to be postponed in these situations:

– You have osteoporosis.

– You are taking certain medicines.

– You are being treated for cancer with radiation.

– Your jaws have not yet finished growing.

– You have too little bone in his jaw to be able to insert implants.

If you have any cardiovascular disease and are taking medication to thin your blood, you will need to be assessed by a doctor.

In a dental implant, a new artificial tooth or row of teeth is attached directly to the screws that have been operated on in the jawbone. Sometimes the teeth are attached to small extensions of titanium or other material that protrude from the gums. These extensions are called spacers.

You can expect an implant to last as long as your own tooth if you take good care of it.

Different degrees of tooth loss require different implants

Before an implant treatment, you will be examined by your dentist. You will have a talk about your health and look at how the treatment is done.

There are different treatments depending on the missing teeth:

– If you are missing or have lost only one tooth, it is usually necessary to insert only one implant. The implant then carries a single artificial tooth. This is called a single dental implant.

– If you are missing a tooth at the end of your jaw, it is not enough that the implant is attached to the jawbone. The surrounding tissue must also be shaped to give a natural appearance. Sometimes it is so difficult to get right that a bridge is needed to support the surrounding teeth.

– If you have lost several teeth, you may have several implants to support a fixed bridge. If you’ve lost large parts of your jawbone, your dentist sometimes needs to extend the bridge with artificial teeth to make your face look the same as before.

– If you are completely edentulous in one jaw, four to six implants are usually needed to support a full row of artificial teeth. Sometimes more implants are needed.

If you need a new implant for any reason, a new operation will be necessary. The hole in the bone after the lost implant must heal and the tissues must be healthy before a new implant can be operated on. This can take several months.

You can have a bone augmentation or bone graft if you lack enough jawbone for the implants to attach. It is most common for the operation to be done in the upper jaw.

First, an x-ray of the jaw is taken to check the possibility of implant surgery. Sometimes this is done with a computed tomography (CT) scan.

An oral surgeon then operates with bone from another part of the body. Sometimes artificial bone substitutes are used.

For a minor operation, you will be given a local anaesthetic. Hip bones, for example, are operated on under general anaesthetic.

In the second operation, the mucosa on each implant is opened and small extensions, called spacers, are attached to the implants. The spacers go up through the mucosa. The new artificial tooth or bridge can later be screwed or cemented onto them. Usually the second operation is faster than the first.

Titanium implants need to grow into the jawbone. The time it takes for the implant to grow depends, among other things, on the type of implants used and the part of the jawbone in which the implants are located. It can take up to six months.

In the meantime, you will have dentures and will not have to be toothless. If the implants are very stable, the dentist can sometimes build artificial teeth on the implants the same day or weeks after the operation.

Seven to ten days after the operation, you can wear your old dentures again, which have been reshaped to fit your jaw. In smaller spaces, you can sometimes get temporary teeth that rest on the abutment immediately after the surgery.

Smoking can make it more difficult to heal after implant surgery.

You will often be given antibiotics after the operation. Sometimes you may need painkillers. As the surgeon has punctured the jaw bone, you will often have inflammation which will soon go away. There is usually swelling, tenderness and sometimes bleeding.

To keep it clean, you can rinse your mouth with saline solution and chlorhexidine. If you have had an operation on a whole jaw, you may need to eat a liquid diet for a few days.

It may be unfamiliar to have fixed teeth after being edentulous for a long time. Artificial teeth can feel new and unfamiliar. Sometimes speech is affected so that you can read, for example. But you can train this by reading aloud.

To check the jawbone around the implants, your dentist will need to take an X-ray. More X-rays will follow so your dentist can compare with the previous X-rays that the implants are in place. During the first two years after the operation, it is important to check if the implants change.

After about two years, the time between X-rays can be extended to, say, five years if the bone around the implants is healthy.

This is checked at regular check-ups with the dentist or dental hygienist:

– The appearance of the mucous membrane around the implants.

– If there are bacterial deposits, known as plaque, around the implants and on the artificial teeth.

– The appearance of the bite of artificial teeth.

– How the bite feels when you bite together.

– How well the bridge or crown fits.

Loosening of implants is rare. If the implant comes out within a few months of surgery, it is often because it has not grown properly into the bone.

If you lose the implant later, it may be because you chewed too hard. To reduce the risk of overloading, you can wear a bed splint at night.