A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that a periodontist places into the jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge. The dental implant is a fixed method of tooth restoration, meaning that it is not removed from the mouth once it is placed....
If you have missing teeth and wish to replace them, there are more options available to you than a bridge or dentures. Tooth implants, or dental implants, have many advantages over false teeth that must be removed, washed and maintained. Dental...
Anyone in good health who has missing teeth can benefit from dental implants. These implants act as an anchor for missing teeth and come in different forms. Types of dental implant factor by how they attach to the jaw and the shape of the implant....
Restoration options for lost or damaged teeth include dental implants. The implants work to return normal function of teeth by replacing old bone or supporting surrounding teeth for proper function of the teeth. Tooth decay, root canal failure,...
The dental implant provides a mechanism for missing teeth to be replaced permanently. Implant placement does involve surgery, but the result is that the implant is directly fused to the bone. This provides a high level of support and stability...
Many women interested in hormonal birth control consider using the contraceptive implant. This device, sold under the brand name Implanon, goes under the skin of the upper arm and releases the hormone progestin. This thickens cervical mucus, thins...
Dental implant surgery is a good alternative to dentures and bridgework for people who are missing teeth, doctors at the Mayo Clinic report. Fixed bridgework in the mouth can damage existing teeth, and dentures can be difficult to wear and...
As of 2010, Implanon is the only contraceptive implant available in the United States that has the approval of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Although it is one of the most effective methods available to prevent unplanned pregnancies,...
A dental implant is a small rod, usually made of titanium, that is pushed into the gum to a hold a false tooth. Dental implants are a method of replacing missing teeth. It possible to replace several missing teeth with one implant. According to...
Implantable contraceptive agents release a hormone called progesterone in decreasing doses slowly over time. It is effective as a contraceptive for three to five years, depending on the type of implant. Desirable effects of this form of...
Breast implants are surgical enhancement of the size and possibly the shape of the breast. Breast augmentation surgery can be performed following breast-removing surgeries in breast cancer patients or in healthy women who wish to increase the size...
Patients who experience extensive hearing loss due to hearing nerve damage can regain hearing through the use of a cochlear implant. A cochlear implant is a device that is surgically inserted behind the ear and emits electrical signals that...
Parkinson's disease is a chronic, degenerative neurological disease affecting dopamine-releasing brain cells. Without adequate dopamine, a neurotransmitter, individuals experience muscle rigidity, loss of movement, slowness of movement and tremor....
After undergoing breast implant surgery, it's normal to experience some scarring, especially right after the procedure. This scarring usually confines itself to the incision, however scar tissue can form that spreads beyond the incision site and...
A cochlear implant involves a surgically inserted device placed within the ear that can help increase hearing in patients who have extensive hearing loss. Cochlear implant surgery risks are rare, but can cause complications in certain patients....
Dental implants are a natural-looking way to replace lost teeth, but they require an invasive installation process. It always carries some risk of failure, but smoking raises this risk. It has various physical effects that negatively affect dental...
A cochlear implant is a small device that is placed via surgery behind the ear. It allows people with hearing loss to perceive sound by electronically stimulating nerves within the inner ear. The medical reference UpToDate, in its section on...
Breast implants are not like diamonds. They don't last forever. Most implants are designed to last between 10 and 25 years. Therefore, women who opt for breast augmentation that includes implants should plan on having breast implant revision at...
Even if you fastidiously brush and floss your teeth, you could end up with a tooth that is broken, cracked, decayed or otherwise needs fixing. Your answer for tooth repair might be a dental overlay or, if the tooth is too far gone or missing...
Cochlear implant surgery involves the placement of a small hearing aid, within the ear, which emits electrical signals that stimulate the hearing nerve and brain. Once placed, the cochlear device can significantly increase a patient's ability to...
To permanently replace lost or broken teeth, a periodontist or oral surgeon can perform dental implant surgery. This is generally an outpatient procedure and requires local or general anesthesia. This procedure is done in stages and involves...
Silicone breast implants, according to the Mayo Clinic, are used in breast reconstruction, although they are also used for cosmetic purposes, for breast augmentation. The procedure is complex and is performed by a plastic surgeon. For breast...
Swelling occurs after dental implant surgery for the same reason swelling can occur after any surgery. The operation involves cutting the gum open to expose bone and drilling into the bone where the dental implant will be placed. Sometimes, dental...
Just because a doctor claims to be certified does not mean he obtained certification for cosmetic surgery. He may be a certified gynecologist or pediatrician. Make sure that the American Board of Medical Specialties certifies the plastic surgeon...
Prostate cancer, the most common cancer in men over age 50 in the United States, according to the Merck Manual, affects around 219,000 men each year and was responsible for around 27,000 deaths in 2007. The prostate, a walnut-sized gland found...
During penile implant insertion a prosthesis is placed in the penis to allow the production of an erection-like state which will aid the male in sexual intercourse. Indications supporting the need for an implant include an unresponsiveness to...
Hip replacement is most commonly recommended for patients with osteoarthritis, according to the Arthritis Research UK. However, people with inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis may also need hip replacement...
In lieu of dentures, many dentists recommend dental implants, which are teeth that are surgically implanted into the gums and bone of your jaw permanently to replace your missing teeth. The one-step tooth implant is, as you would think, a one-step...
Breast augmentation surgery allows women to achieve the breast size and shape they have desired or reconstruct the breasts following breast removal surgery. While advancements in surgical techniques and smaller incisions have helped to speed...
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