Patient Stories: Dental Implants Changing Lives
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- Опубликовано: 24 апр 2017
- Restoring smiles-- returning optimal esthetics and function to teeth -- is a distinction we value at UIC College of Dentistry. Restorative dental treatment can have a transformative impact on the lives of our patients because of the renewed confidence it provides. Our approach is comprehensive -- we treat a wide variety of dental care needs, from simple tooth decay repair and single implants to the most complex full mouth implant prosthesis. We use the latest in digital dentistry tools and methods that provide the highest levels of precision and accuracy, and time-saving convenience. We offer a free initial consultation to evaluate your need for prosthodontics services.
We are dedicated to helping our patients achieve their most natural looking smile with the highest level of function and comfort. We design and create solutions for each dental restorative issue, from the simple to the complex, with precision, skill and a high regard for esthetics, biocompatibility, and longevity.
A team of experts - all in one place
At UIC, you get a team of experts - all in one location - to save time and visits. Our dental team has specialized experience in prosthodontics, oral surgery, periodontics, restorative and reconstructive oral care. We follow a collaborative approach to experty diagnose and treat each case with personalized attention to your specific needs. And, we take pride in handling the most complex cases referred from physicians across the country.
Dental Implants
Are you missing teeth? We can restore your confidence to eat, speak, and enjoy life with confidence.
smile-woman001.jpgThe next best thing to real teeth is a dental implant or multiple implants to bring back your healthy smile. Dental implants are designed to look, feel, and function like your natural teeth so you can be confident in your smile. The actual dental implant is a tiny titanium post surgically inserted into the jawbone where the tooth or multiple teeth are missing. Over several months, the titanium bonds with the jawbone, creating a strong foundation for the new artificially implanted tooth. The dental implant also helps to preserve facial structure, preventing the bone deterioration which occurs when teeth are missing.
For most patients, the placement of dental implants involves two surgical procedures. First, implants are placed within your jawbone. The implant itself is not visible, and over the course of three to six months, the bone and implant bond together, in a process called osseointegration. You should be able to wear temporary dentures and eat a soft diet during this time. At the same time, we will design the final replacement teeth, bridgework or denture, which will ultimately improve both function and aesthetics. After this stage, we perform a second surgical procedure to attach a small post which serves as an anchor for the new artificial tooth.
When properly cared for, dental implants can last a lifetime, making them one of the best investments for long-term tooth replacement.
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What are the advantages of dental implants?
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Guided Restorative Surgery using 3D CAD/CAM Technology
Our team is specially trained in the most advanced techniques in guided restorative surgeries, using 3D CAD/CAM technology, which provides our patients with outstanding results in the shortest amount of time. Through the use of CAD/CAM technology, our dentists can plan and fabricate implants, crowns and other restorative treatments through digital modeling. For patients this means a more comfortable and time-saving dental experience. Procedures that used to require weeks and an outside dental laboratory are now possible in just a few days, or even on the same day. With the addition of digital impression systems, no longer do patients have to experience the mouth full of impression material formerly required for procedures such as crowns, bridges or dental implants.
I've had bad teeth since I was about 10. Every since I was younger I've been embarrassed to really go out in public. Dental work is so expensive I can't afford to get my mouth worked on. It's the worst I've ever seen. I can barely eat cause it either hurt or I don't have my back teeth to chew it with. I'm only 37 years old and don't want this to be the way myself or anyone remember me by. I'm so ashamed of my teeth I don't even smile taking pictures that it may save everybody the heart ache of seeing me like this. Please help if you know of,or have a solution to a better and cheaper way for me to revive my self esteem and lake of depression from the embarrassment of my everyday life. I can't really afford it cause on disability from the steaming from the lack of confidence which made me very depressed and barely want to be seen like this. I haven't been to see a dentist since I was about 12 so my mouth is really horrifying to look at. Thank you for reading my story
I feel your pain brother, but dentists are extremely greedy and live their lives exploiting everyone's self-conscious about their teeth and charging highly over inflated rates in order to live their lavish lives.. All I can say is try looking for a dental University who may be willing to help. That is if the greed bug hasn't already bitten them.
You can go to mexico and save a considerable amount of money
im so sorry. i have terrible teeth myself besides other physical attributes that affected my self esteem all my life. Finally fixed my teeth after braces treatment only to be told I just have terrible teeth and might need to get implants. I dont even want to know the cost. I'll probably go to a cheaper country and get it done. I feel your pain. Its so isolating and depressing because you never want to socialize and so self conscious. So you just learn to be distant and anti social.
That minister is lovely looking. Teeth or no teeth ❤
I am 65, and have about 7 teeth on my jaw and none left on my upper. I had a childhood disease for which the doctors gave me a medicine which militated against a normal smile ever. What price range could you imagine for my implants of either style?
I have full uppers 6 on one. The temp is in now feels good but I seem to be slurring when I talk. My dentist says I just need to get use to them. I’m not buying it. I see her 3/11/20 can you please help.
They'll say anything to get as much of your hard earned money as possible and make it seem like they actually care about their patients when all we truly are is dollar signs.
Welcome UAD's newests dentist, Dr Stuart Schelkopf!
I wish I could do my teeths because I have 6 bad teeths. After my pergency my teeths got bad. I dont have money. A doctor tell me that he don't want to work with me because of my ugly teeths and also tell my husband to give me the divorce