A Dental Implant Supported Bridge For Replacing A Row Of Missing Teeth

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By Mark Dent

When an aged individual has several missing teeth in a row, an implant supported bridge is an effective treatment for replacing them.

It is very similar to an ordinary dental bridge, but instead of being supported by natural teeth, dental implants are used to solidly fix the prosthesis in the patient’s mouth. Usually, for every absent tooth, one implant is inserted within a jawbone to hold the dental bridge. The replacement teeth are then constructed from a solid piece of ceramic and installed on abutments which have been fixed to the implants.

When is an Implant Supported Bridge Used?

Implant supported bridges are an increasingly popular treatment option to replace 2 or more adjacent missing teeth. The implants will be inserted alongside the patient’s natural teeth; these teeth and the adjoining gum tissue should be in a healthy condition and free from tooth decay and gum disease. If the patient lacks sufficient bone density to form a solid foundation for the implants, bone augmentation or a bone graft procedure can be used to build up the area of the jaw at the bridgework site prior to the implants being placed.

An implant supported bridge may be decided upon as the most suitable type of treatment for patients who run the risk of exerting an excessive amount of force on individually crowned dental implants. I is a favorable option for patients who suffer from a condition called Bruxism which causes an involuntary grinding of teeth or clenching of the jaw and puts a great deal of strain on singular implants, increasing the likelihood of complications due to the implant becoming loose. This type of bridge spreads the load across all of the implants resulting in a reduction of pressure on the individual implants.

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How the Dental Implants are Placed

Following the initial assessment, treatment planning process and any necessary remedial treatment, the dental surgeon will drill one small hole in the jawbone of the patient to accommodate each of the implants. The implants – which consist of a tapered and threaded piece of titanium – are then screwed into place. During the next six months the dental implants and jawbone will bond to each other providing a solid foundation for the dental bridge. In some instances healing abutments are fixed to the implants upon which a temporary bridge can be supported. In other cases, healing caps are placed on the top of the implants, the gum tissue is stitched over the top and the patient is left with no teeth in that area throughout the entire healing period.

In instances where the gum has been allowed to grow over the top of the implants, the second stage of the treatment involves removing the gum tissue from the top of the implants and attaching small metal posts know as abutments. An impression of the patient’s mouth is then taken allowing an accurate model of the mouth to be made in a dental lab. The model is then used to create a bridge out of a solid piece of ceramic which will accurately fit on the implants and provide the wearer with a comfortable bite.

Following the placement of abutments, the patient’s gums are allowed to heal for approximately 2 weeks with a temporary bridge fitted over the top; after this, the patient returns to the dental clinic for a third and final time to have the permanent bridge fitted.

Advantages of an Implant Supported Bridge

1) Some common treatment options to replace multiple teeth – such as removable partial dentures or a conventional dental bridge – rely upon support from the adjacent natural teeth. A conventional bridge requires the two natural teeth on either side to be reduced in size unlike when implants are used as a support mechanism.

2) An implant supported bridge is less expensive than having one implant placed for each individual missing tooth.

3) Other alternative treatment options include implant retained overdentures and removable partial dentures can become loose and prevent the wearer from effectively chewing food.

4) The implants will prevent bone loss associated with the extraction the teeth. Such bone loss is leads to collapsed facial features around the mouth, the appearance of premature aging and an unattractive smile.

5)With a traditional bridge, the cement which holds the appliance in place can in some instances be washed out, causing the teeth which support the bridge to decay. This does not occur with an implant-supported bridge.

The use of implants to support a bridge is an excellent solution to replace missing teeth; providing the patient with improved aesthetics and functionality in comparison with implant supported dentures or partial dentures, at a price which is considerably less than the cost of replacing each missing tooth with individual crowns supported by implants.

About the Author: Dental Implant Supported Bridges are provided by Dentalcare Plus in their four

Cosmetic Dentistry

clinics in different areas of Southern England. They are dedicated to proving advanced dental treatments to the highest standards whist maintaining the lowest cost

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in the UK.

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Jewelry Boxes A Guide To Jewelry Storage

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By Linea Riffel

If you have been thinking about housing all of your jewelry in a convenient storage space, then you should consider getting a jewelry box that fits the needs of your collection. Jewelry boxes range in size from small leather travel wallets to large floor standing wooden boxes. This article give a survey of the various options open to you as you go about selecting a jewelry box that is right for you.

The most common and traditional form of jewelry storage is the wooden jewelry box. These boxes come in various sizes beginning with small dresser-top boxes and finishing with large floor standing wooden armoires. In between you can also find medium and large boxes that will fit on dresser tops.

The smallest wooden boxes are earring, cufflink, ring and pendant boxes that are as small as 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 1 3/4″ to hold individual items. If you have more jewelry, the a medium size dresser top box measuring at least 10 x 7 x 6 inches might be appropriate. Larger dresser top jewelry chests or floor standing armoires are the best options if you have an extensive and varied collection.

In the same way that you prize your jewelry pieces, you can also select a jewelry box which is itself a luxurious and beautiful item. Luxury jewelry chests are usually handcrafted and have striking wood finishes such as mahogany, teak, maple or burlwood.

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Partially or fully handcrafted, luxury chests feature piano finishes, compass hinges and luxurious linings. High end jewelry boxes range in price from $200 to over $700.

Wood is not the only medium for jewelry boxes. Leather is a versatile material that is found in jewelry storage pieces in all sizes and styles such as leather travel wallets, jewelry rolls, portable train cases, safety deposit cases, watch storage boxes, dresser top boxes and even huge leather trunks.

Leather jewelry boxes come in a variety of colors such as black, tan, white, green blue, red and even pink.

The type of collection that you have may also be a factor in which jewelry box you select. If you have a lot of necklaces then you should take a look at necklace armoires.

There are dresser top mini armoires with compartments enabling you to hang the necklaces, and for larger collection you can select from either floor standing armoires or wall mounted mirrors.

All of these boxes have side doors specifically made for hanging necklaces tangle-free.

If your jewelry collection is varied, then you have to consider the specialized dividers that are features of many jewelry boxes. You can find boxes with compartments for fashion earrings or bars for pierced earrings, padded rolls or deep storage for bangle bracelets, hooks or horizontal lined sections for chain bracelets, padded ring rolls for rings, padded rolls or lined compartments for cufflinks, hooks for necklaces and removable padded watch pillows for watches. Not every jewelry box has all of these specialized compartments so think about what you really need and then pick a box that has the areas to fit your items.

Sometimes it is easy to find the box that you need. For example, if you are searching for a box to hold one or two special pieces or a box that will be part of a special present, then a trinket box is appropriate. These boxes are crafted from fine brass or pewter with hand enameled details. They sometimes have hand set Austrian crystals and 24k gold accents and make perfect keepsake gifts for the serious collector or someone special on your gift list.

Finally, if you really want to make an impression on someone then you can choose a wooden jewelry box that is specifically made for the presentation of a particular jewelry gift. You can find boxes for engagement rings, watches, earrings, pendants and necklaces.

So, consider what kind of jewelry storage you require, and then have some fun exploring the wide variety of jewelry boxes that are on the market today.

About the Author: Linea Riffel is a Contributing Editor for ChasingTreasure.com an online retailer of

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Lg Appliances | Cooking Is Pleasure With Microwave Ovens

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By Boris Romano

Many years back, say near the 1960’s a woman used to spend approximately 2-3 hours to make a full meal for her family. But now she can do the same using a microwave oven within a time of 20-30 minutes. All you have to do is you can plan the recipe; make sure that you have all the ingredients handy. Then simply enjoy your meal with your family. Microwave ovens are built up with a reputation of presenting smart cooking. Many microwave ovens automatically shut off when the food is fully cooked and heated accordingly. Microwave ovens come in a variety of models, colors, designs all differing from compact to large ones according to individual’s preference. The speed cook devices in the microwave ovens assure grilling, baking and browning depending to the type of food we prefer.

A higher voltage microwave oven can cook and heat the food more quickly. These microwave ovens are used in the restaurants and hotels where the cooking is done on a large amount. If you want to buy a counter top oven then you can easily afford them to buy because they are not very expensive. I feel that many people use microwave oven only for pre heating or grilling but today’s multi-featured models give us their best services in which we can cook the whole meal. New techniques not only cook the food but also prepare the food unburnt. The food cooked in a microwave oven is very nourishing. The vegetables cooked in the oven retain vitamins and minerals. Microwave ovens are very proficient because they help in heating the food fast. The probes fitted in some microwave ovens find out whether the dish is thoroughly cooked. It also helps in preventing over cooking. The timer button lets us know that the food is cooked.

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Convection combined with microwave ovens has speedy cooking properties. The convection skillfully helps to cook lip smacking food or juicy roasted meat. No matter how skilled we can be in the kitchen but I feel that everyone needs some encouragement. To make sure that every meal we cook turns out absolutely mouth-watering we must use a microwave oven.

My daughter would go to college without having a breakfast. As breakfast is the most important meal of the day, I was very upset that she moves out of the house without having the breakfast. My old microwave oven had got damaged a few days back. I was not getting time to go out to the mall to get a new oven. My daughter simply logged on to the Toronto appliances and placed an order with them for a counter top L.G. microwave oven. They shipped the oven within 3 days. My daughter is fond of pasta frittata. She can easily prepare pasta for her self in the microwave oven. She was very happy with her new microwave oven. She could prepare her favorite snacks, soups in no time. She threw a party for her friends on her birthday. Imagine, she managed to prepare everything in the microwave oven all alone. I was out of town at that time. She prepared soup to pizza and the deserts also. To save time, she pre baked the pizza bases and covered them loosely till the party time. After her friends arrived, she prepared pizza for them with different toppings so that her friends could get to eat their favorite pizza. If you think your daughter can also do all the cooking alone, then you are right. Get her a new microwave oven for her birthday as a gift and see the wonders she does by cooking in it.

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