What happens when we lose teeth?

ARE YOU: PATIENT INFORMATION In a healthy tooth, the root transmits chewing forces to the jaw bones. Under normal circumstances the tooth remains ѹ Missing one or more teeth? relatively stable (1). If one or more teeth are missing, these ѹ Having trouble with forces are no longer effective and the jawbone may start or partials? to deteriorate (2). therapy can help prevent ѹ Unhappy with your bridge? gradual bone loss, as the implant replaces the natural root of the tooth. With conventional treatment, bone loss can progress and eventually change the shape of the face. Neighboring teeth can also “move” inwards, creating Improve your additional gaps.

Why choose dental implants? quality of life with ѹ Scientifically proven as a reliable, long-term solution dental implants Improve your ѹ Experience a tight fit, as secure as natural teeth – even when prostheses are used without an adhesive paste quality of life with 1 ѹ Implants replace missing roots, and can support dental 2 restorations that look and feel just as natural and secure dental implants as your own teeth ѹ Helps encourage the preservation of natural jawbone 07/21 PM08_02_0002_EN A titanium implant with a prosthesis provides an optimal, and facial structure natural looking replacement for a missing tooth.. A dental ѹ Preserves healthy neighboring teeth from being implant is a small component made of titanium, which is sacrificed to facilitate conventional bridge treatment placed in the jawbone to replace the missing natural root. ѹ Helps maintain your natural smile Passion for The implant can be surgically inserted under local anesthetic Precision on an outpatient basis. Titanium is generally well-tolerated Dental implants will keep you smiling. You can eat and drink by the human body and natural bone has been shown to whatever you like without the inconvenience of unretained PATIENT bond well with titanium. Once healed, this artificial root dentures, partials or missing teeth. INFORMATION acts as a base for fixing individual crowns and multi-tooth bridges. The Medentika® GmbH implant can also be used as an anchor Hammweg 8–10 for a full dental prostheses. Your dentist can help you determine 76549 Hügelsheim if implants are the right choice for you. [email protected] www.medentika.com Natural tooth (A) Dental implant (B) © Medentika® GmbH, 2021. All rights reserved. Tooth (C) Medentika® and/or other trademarks and logos from Medentika® mentioned herein are the trademarks or registered trademarks of Medentika® and/or its affiliates. Single tooth replacement Replacement of multiple teeth Fixed restoration of a Restoration of a completely edentulous with a fixed bridge completely edentulous jaw jaw with removable dentures

THE SITUATION THE SITUATION THE SITUATION THE SITUATION A tooth and its root are missing. A crown on a dental Two or more teeth are missing. In order to prevent bone loss The upper or lower jaw is completely toothless. The Patients with a completely edentulous jaw, face the implant is a durable and esthetic solution. and malpositioning of the teeth and jawbone, gaps should placement of multiple implants provides an esthetic and hassle and inconvenience associated with conventional be closed as quickly as possible from both a functional and functional solution and prevents bone loss of the jawbone. removable dentures. medical perspective. An implant-supported bridge is one THE SOLUTION option for closing gaps, replacing multiple teeth with a fixed If you need to replace just one tooth, an implant may bridge. THE SOLUTION THE SOLUTION be a more effective alternative to a traditional bridge. Dental implants have been developed to stay securely in place. A removable denture supported by two or up to four The dental implant replaces the missing root and acts as ѹ One option is a row of replacement teeth, a fixed bridge implants acts like natural teeth with regard to the a support for the crown. The healthy neighboring teeth THE SOLUTION which is anchored in the jaw by several dental implants distribution of pressure while biting or chewing. That do not have to be sacrificed to provide a support for a When several adjacent teeth are missing or badly damaged, ѹ Alternatively, a prosthesis can be supported and fixed means that you will regain your ability to chew and bite bridge and the healthy tooth substance remains intact. multiple dental implants may be placed to support an with just four implants – our QuattroFix solution without having to compromise or use dental adhesive In addition, a dental implant also preserves bone and gum implant-supported bridge. The healthy neighboring teeth Both of these solutions offer more stability than pastes. The denture can be removed during cleaning to tissues, avoiding jawbone degeneration and providing do not have to be sacrificed to provide support for a bridge, conventional prostheses. assist oral hygiene. a long-term healthy solution. which helps to improve the long-term health of these teeth. In addition, treatment using dental implants also preserves Additional benefits: an implant-supported row of teeth bone and gum tissues which helps to preserve the jawbone. looks more natural than a conventional denture as the remain visible. Implants are the most effective way to retain and support a complete denture, especially a lower one.

Examples of removable prostheses.

Various options for replacing all teeth.

Replacement of an individual tooth in the front region Replacement of several teeth in the front region with an implant-supported crown. using an implant-supported bridge. Implant-supported row of teeth.

Replacement of an individual tooth in the side region Replacement of several teeth in the side region with an implant-supported crown. using an implant-supported bridge. QuattroFix solution.