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2. Dental implant - Wikipedia

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   An implant supported bridge (or fixed denture) is a group of teeth secured to dental implants so the prosthetic cannot be removed by the user. They are similar to conventional bridges, except that the prosthesis is supported and retained by one or more implants instead of natural teeth.

3. Tooth transplant - Wikipedia

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   Ideally, extraction of the tooth from recipient site should be performed on the same day when donor tooth is removed for transplantation. [3] In cases when tooth from recipient site must be extracted earlier due to toothache or other reasons, transplantation should be scheduled within a month. [3]

4. Dental extraction - Wikipedia

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   Typically the tooth is lifted using an elevator, and using dental forceps, specific tooth movements are performed (e.g. rocking the tooth back and forth) expanding the tooth socket. Once the periodontal ligament is broken and the supporting alveolar bone has been adequately widened the tooth can be removed.

5. A comprehensive guide to dentures and other false teeth ... - AOL

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   Once you have at least four implants – two on top, two on the bottom – the dentist can make a permanent denture that's attached to the implants so you don't have to remove it.

6. Guided bone and tissue regeneration (dentistry) - Wikipedia

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   Building up bone around implants placed in tooth sockets after tooth extraction; Socket preservation for future implantation of false teeth or prosthetics; Sinus Lift Elevation prior to implant placement; Filling of bone after removing the root of a tooth, cystectomy or the removal of impacted teeth

7. Socket preservation - Wikipedia

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   [1] [2] After tooth extraction, the jaw bone has a natural tendency to become narrow, and lose its original shape because the bone quickly resorbs, resulting in 30–60% loss in bone volume in the first six months. [3] Bone loss, can compromise the ability to place a dental implant (to replace the tooth), or its aesthetics and functional ability.