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Before & After
Replace a Missing Tooth: This story starts nearly a quarter-century ago, when this patient, at the age of ten, chipped his tooth in a swimming mishap. Years later, the weakened tooth snapped below the gumline, causing our patient to lose the whole tooth. Dr. Ross created a dental implant, in essence an artificial root, that replaced the missing tooth. The jawbone bonds to the surface of the implant much the way it would with a natural tooth root. A permanent crown is now attached to the implant, and the patient can again chew corn on the cob and apples – a total resumption of normal function. He is an athletic water-skier and distance swimmer, though we do recommend that he avoid any poolside brawls! |
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