Single Missing Tooth - Dental Implant -- PHDSINGLE TOOTH MISSING

Benefits of a ceramic crown on implant:
When both the tooth and root are damaged, the best permanent replacement is a dental implant in conjunction with a ceramic crown. This solution both looks and functions just like a natural tooth.

In this case, a minimally-invasive, 3-D Computer Guided Implant placement technique is very likely.  This means that a small key-hold type incision is created with the subsequent insertion of an appropriately sized custom titanium implant.  An interim/ temporary restoration is placed when indicated.

  • Little - to no swelling or post-op discomfort
  • Excellent esthetic result 
  • Life long, stable solution

Treatment:
This procedure normally includes four-five visits to PHD. You should expect to be able to work the day after having the implant inserted.

 

 

COURSE OF TREATMENT

RESTORING THE NEW TOOTH – STEP-BY-STEP

The course of treatment described here is one of several options available. Consult your dentist to find out what the best solution is for you, given your specific condition.

 Single Missing tooth - Dental Implant - Plaza Health Dentistry  Inserting the Dental Implant -- PHD
A: Before the procedure
The dentist makes a first examination and takes one or more x-rays of the area to prepare for the procedure.		 B: Inserting the implant... part 1
The implant is placed. At this time, a temporary/interim tooth is provided if indicated. The implant will need a few months to integrate with the jawbone before the next step is taken.

 Restoration of the Dental Implant -- PHD  Final Look after the Dental Implant -- PHD
C: Restoration
The final steps include parts 2 & 3 which are the abutment (support) and the ceramic crown (tooth).  The new crown is ecpected to last for life.  PHD Assurance is in effect.		 4: End result
Epect the new crown to fit and function just like a natural tooth. Do your usual dental hygiene to keep the tooth and gum around it clean.  Return to PHD every 3 months for maintenance.

 
ALTERNATIVES TO AN ALL-CERAMIC CROWN ON IMPLANT

 Tooth-Supported Fixed Bridge -- PHD Tooth-supported fixed bridge
A traditional bridge involves grinding down adjacent teeth to support the bridge. It is a stable solution with good esthetics and function that is fairly easy to install. However, this alternative has two main disadvantages: continuous bone resorbtion in the edentulous area, and sacrificing healthy teeth on behalf of the bridge.
 Removeable Partial Denture -- PHD Removable partial denture
This is not a permanent alternative to a lost tooth. It is unstable and loosely attached, which affects both function and comfort. A removable partial denture is made of plastic – a material that can't create the same esthetic result as a ceramic crown. The benefits are few but do exist: adjacent teeth aren't affected. It is easily and quickly installed and relatively inexpensive. 
 Resin-Bonded Bridge -- PHD

Resin-bonded bridge
This alternative has some clear advantages: it is quickly installed, functions well and, since it is made of ceramic, it gives a high esthetic result. Moreover, natural healthy teeth aren't affected. But it is not very permanent. The resin-bonded bridge will eventually come off – maybe even after just a couple of years – and will then have to be reinstalled.

 

 

 

 

*Standard Disclaimer and Patient Information per: Missouri State Board Regulations as pertaining to Teeth Whitening, Cosmetic, Sedation & Implant Dentistry...

All are non-specialty interest areas that require no specific educational training to advertise. Drs. Schlotz and Von Rump are GENERAL DENTISTS and are engaged in the practice of GENERAL DENTISTRY in the State Of Missouri.  Thus, they are NOT licensed in the specialties of prosthodontics, orthodontics, periodontics or oral-maxillofacial surgery.

TMJ Treatment is a non-specialty area not recognized by the ADA and requires no specific educational training to advertise.

 

 

*Standard Disclaimer and Patient Information Regarding Oral Sedation and Dentistry performed under General Anesthesia (commonly referred to as Sleep Dentistry)

Conscious Sedation is taught as part of post graduate residency programs approved by the ADA.  Dr. Wm Schlotz and Von Rump have not completed such an ADA approved residency program.

 

It is a requirement (set forth by the Missouri Dental Board) that a licensed dentist be further licensed (Division of Professional Registration, State of Missouri) to perform oral sedation (aka Enteral Conscious Sedation) in the state of Missouri.  Dr. Schlotz and Team have taken the Mandatory Training and Education for this licensure which includes over 20 hrs of training and education in the area of Oral Sedation and Medical Emergency Management.  Dr. Schlotz and Team have also taken a 2nd Non-Mandatory course (of 25 hrs) in Oral Sedation and Emergency Medical Management.

Upon this licensure in the field of Oral Sedation, an "Enteral Conscious Sedation Permit" is thereby issued to licensee.  Dr. William J. Schlotz has received certification and has been issued License #2009005253.

 

PLAZA HEALTH Dentistry has received an ENTERAL CONSCIOUS SEDATION SITE CERTIFICATE issued by the Missouri Dental Board (certificate/license #2009004858).

Dr. Schlotz and Von Rump are not providers of Deep Sedation Dentistry (wherein the treating dentist is also responsible for the deep sedation - commonly referred to as "sleep dentistry").

General Dentistry at PLAZA HEALTH Dentistry is performed under General Anesthesia ONLY in concert with Premier Dental Anesthesiology (Board Certified MDs) as the attending caregivers and physicians of the general anesthesia. 

PLAZA HEALTH Dentistry has been issued, by the Missouri Dental Board, a DEEP SEDATION/GENERAL ANESTHESIA SITE CERTIFICATE (#2008025661).