A New York University student from the Department of Endodontics, a medical term that describes the procedure of retaining the original teeth of the patient, conducted a study for his medical research. The University student gathered pieces of information, primarily through a survey, of the different perceptions of the dentistry faculty and dental students in his University. His study was focused on what would they prefer between the two: “retention of teeth or extraction and implant replacement?”
It was surprising though, that both the faculty and the dental students preferred retention rather than replacement (albeit, over the course of the survey, there were numerous times that dental students repeatedly chose implants over retention). The given data showed that young and fresh dentists do prefer having implants rather than retaining the original one. They’re probably thinking about the long-term effect since implants last for 20-30 years.
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There is nothing more worse than losing a tooth (or a couple of teeth). Many claim that they cannot anymore enjoy the food they wish to eat, most especially when they still had their munching gizmos. Although dentures are popular among the elderly, it is a warrant that they can only ingest soft foods since dentures easily break.
So, you ask, “do I have any choice?” Yes you do. Dental implants are quite popular for those who are willing to shell out some money. Yes, it is quite expensive, but the results are fantastic. You wouldn’t need those dentures anymore! And what’s good, you get to eat your favorite snack once again, just like before.
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A new dental implant procedure called the hybridge is a new technology pioneered by doctors to give people with a lot of missing teeth a good reason to smile about.
The procedure consists of teeth removal and the fastening a row of resin dentures to several mental implants. It appears to be very cost effective granted that the patient has a �mouthful of problems.� The procedure is also speedier than its other counterparts � try completing the whole process from a whole year to merely three weeks. The idea behind the procedure has been brewing for many years but it has only been recently that the actual process itself was formulated.
�It can be cost-prohibitive when you’re dealing with someone who has a full mouth of problems and they feel implants are too costly for them. This is a great way to do it fast and cost effective.�
Prices start at $15,000 to $20,000 dollars which amounts to half the cost of dental implants with porcelain crowns and bridges. Not bad, huh?
Up to now, the idea is still under patent consideration but the actual goal is to market the procedure nationally.
Source: WHEC
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