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Dental Implants
Are They Right
for You?
Do you suffer from the discomfort of a missing tooth or have
difficulty speaking or eating because your dentures slip?
Before
Many times, a missing tooth in the
esthetic area can impact a person’s
confidence when speaking or smiling.
It could also cause adjacent teeth to
drift or shift position. For others, the
irritation and pain of dentures is more
than annoying. Enjoying their favorite
foods is no longer a reality.
Solution:
After
Now people can put an end to
these problems by choosing dental
implants to replace missing teeth or
provide support for dentures. Dental
implants provide excellent alternatives
to conventional dentures, bridges and
missing teeth.
For over 40 years, dental implants have been used successfully in millions
of people worldwide as a treatment option for missing teeth. These implant
treatments are backed by extensive clinical data and documentation. Dental
implants look, feel and function just like natural teeth and enable you once
again to eat, speak, smile with confidence, and enjoy life.
Take the first step. Get the facts about dental implants. Contact
Dr. James N. Edmonds, Jr. D.M.D., M.P.H. who can determine if dental
implants are right for you - 412-967-9200.
Industry Insight written by James N. Edmonds, Jr. D.M.D., M.P
.H.,
Director of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
After graduating from Allegheny College with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry,
Dr. Edmonds obtained a Masters of Public Health degree at the University of
Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health. Subsequently, he received his
degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine and completed
his residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Allegheny General Hospital.
Dr. Edmonds is board certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial
Surgery and is a Fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial
Surgeons. Dr. Edmonds is also on the staff of a number of area hospitals including
Allegheny General Hospital, UPMC-St. Margaret and Ellwood City Hospital.
Dr. Edmonds lives in Fox Chapel with his wife Harriet and has two children, Jamie
and Harry.
Benefits:
l Maintain anatomy:
Missing teeth cause bone to shrink over time. This can make your jaw
bone recede and change your facial structure. Implants help prevent this
deterioration.
l Keep your teeth healthy:
Implants eliminate the need to grind down healthy teeth to make bridges.
l Security:
Implants do not slip or move. This eliminates problems like denture
slippage, causing pain and irritation. The dentures are more comfortable
and reliable.
The Treatment Aɽ