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		<title>What kind of Results Can I Expect from Gum Surgery?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 05:52:14 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Dental Care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cosmetic dentist]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cosmetic dentistry]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[That is a question that merits some concern. As the previous articles discussed, gum surgery can be very intense. Many people today are self-conscious about their physical appearance as never before. As was also discussed, some have a serious gum condition called &#8220;gummy smile&#8221;, in which the gums of the teeth overshadow the teeth, making [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;">That is a question that merits some concern. As the previous articles discussed, gum surgery can be very intense. Many people today are self-conscious about their physical appearance as never before. As was also discussed, some have a serious gum condition called &#8220;gummy smile&#8221;, in which the gums of the teeth overshadow the teeth, making it embarrassing for some persons to smile in public.</p>
<p>It was also explained that gum surgery is a medical procedure that can be performed either with a conventional scalpel or with laser surgery, which is considered more practical and more painless, which will help a patient recover much, much faster.</p>
<p>The dental practitioner will very skillfully and delicately use their scalpel or laser beam or light to cut around the surrounding excess gums around the teeth, making them more visible again. With laser surgery, a person is less likely to lose blood. But if they opt, they can still use a scalpel, which though will also be painless, will take considerable longer than usual-depending on the person&#8217;s personal oral hygiene and condition of their gums and teeth.</p>
<p>Of course, before the dental practitioner does all that, he will consult with the patient to see to what extent the problem exists, and when they have determined that the client definitely needs a gum surgery, they will be asked to sign a form, or legal medical document that allows the patient to submit to the medical procedure and that the <a href="http://www.cosmeticdentistrygroup.co.uk/">Cosmetic dentist</a> performing the surgery won&#8217;t be held liable if the operation doesn&#8217;t work out.</p>
<p>When the surgery is all over, you&#8217;ll feel as if nothing ever happened. You may have to have a few days to recuperate-just to be on the safe side-and you&#8217;ll b instructed on what you can eat or drink-or cannot eat or drink.</p>
<p>What can you expect from a gum surgery? You can only expect the best. Most persons who have this kind of surgery very rarely if ever complains. They&#8217;re just too happy that they can now openly smile in public. It&#8217;s a good feeling coming around people and knowing you don&#8217;t have to be bashful to show that &#8220;Hollywood smile&#8221;.</p>
<p>You will never, never feel disappointed that you had this operation; in fact, you have nothing to lose. The only thing you&#8217;ll really have to lose is that embarrassing &#8220;gummy smile&#8221;!</p>
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		<title>10 Tips to save Money on PPI Claims</title>
		<link>http://www.sdsrt.org.uk/10-tips-to-save-money-on-ppi-claims</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 05:18:56 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ppi claim]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ppi claims]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ppi refund]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[reclaim PPi]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Consumers that made purchases that included a mortgage or if they took out loans and perhaps signed up for credit cards during the last 10 years, may have been unnecessarily charged a Payment Protection Insurance (“PPI”) fee. The PPI coverage was mis-sold to individuals and they were charged more on their purchases, loans and credit [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Consumers that made purchases that included a mortgage or if they took out loans and perhaps signed up for credit cards during the last 10 years, may have been unnecessarily charged a Payment Protection Insurance (“PPI”) fee. The PPI coverage was mis-sold to individuals and they were charged more on their purchases, loans and credit cards, but they can now get their money back. The Payment Protection Insurance will be extracted from their monthly bills, thus reducing monthly payments.</p>
<p>The process to file <a href="http://www.premiumclaims.com/">PPI claims</a> involves consumers proving that they were forced to pay for this coverage. Below are some primary reasons that consumers can prove that they are entitled to file a claim:</p>
<p>&gt;&gt; If the customer was pressured to take the PPI coverage.<br />
&gt;&gt; If the PPI policy was added to the consumer&#8217;s agreement without their consent.<br />
&gt;&gt; If the customers were given false PPI information on its costs and coverage.<br />
&gt;&gt; If the customer was not informed that a PPI was optional coverage and that they could accept or<br />
decline its coverage.</p>
<p>Individuals can file their own PPI claim which will save them money. Some PPI refund options will involve the following questions:</p>
<p>&gt;&gt; Was the customer told that taking out a PPI coverage would improve their credit or improve<br />
their loan chances?<br />
&gt;&gt; Was the customer over the age of 65?<br />
&gt;&gt; Did the customer have a pre-existing medical condition?<br />
&gt;&gt; Was the customer a full-time student, retired, unemployed, self-employed, in the military<br />
or a civil servant?</p>
<p>The PPI reclaim process requires consumers to figure out the amount of money they are entitled to get back, which could result in hundreds of pounds. The first step to reclaim a PPI refund is to fill out a simple questionnaire form with the following information:</p>
<p>&gt;&gt; Provide personal information that includes contact numbers or e-mail addresses.<br />
&gt;&gt; The dates that the customers took out their loan, mortgage and made purchases that included a PPI.<br />
&gt;&gt; A brief statement about what was said to make a consumer purchase the PPI.<br />
&gt;&gt; The identification of the person(s) whom consumers spoke to about purchasing the PPI coverage.</p>
<p>Once the customer has gathered all the necessary information, they are to direct a SASE letter to the company that sold them PPI coverage. The letter is a PPI reclaim request which will either be rejected or accepted by the lender or company. If the letter is rejected, further steps involve contacting the Financial Ombudsman Service. A copy of all correspondence gathered thus far is to be submitted to the Financial Ombudsman Service, which is a free service.</p>
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		<title>Transplanting Between Grafts</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2012 06:29:31 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Hair transplant]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hair transplant]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hair transplant surgery]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hair transplants]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Some people who received a hair transplant from a doctor may find that their grafts are significantly thinner than they expected them to be. For example, your doctor may have put in 1,000 grafts spread all across your head, which can give off the thinnest of results, which is more than likely not the kind [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Some people who received a <a href="http://www.hairtransplants.co.uk/">hair transplant</a> from a doctor may find that their grafts are significantly thinner than they expected them to be. For example, your doctor may have put in 1,000 grafts spread all across your head, which can give off the thinnest of results, which is more than likely not the kind of cosmetic upgrade you were hoping to achieve.</p>
<p>For this reason, you may want to add some more thickness to your growing locks of hair, so you may wonder if it is possible for a new doctor to insert new grafts in between the 1,000 from the first hair transplant surgery. You might also wonder whether or not this is possible to do without first needing to remove or otherwise damage the old hairs that were transplanted.</p>
<p>The simple answer is yes; it is possible for a doctor to transplant in between the work of a previous doctor, and you can have it done without risking damage to it. In most cases, this can be as simple as shaving the area that will receive the new grafts so that the hairs are only as tall as two millimetres each. Some doctors may require that you shave regardless of how many transplantation surgeries you have had, or you may be asked to forego the shaving altogether for any number of reasons.</p>
<p>However, if you are getting work done in between old grafts, it is an absolute necessity to be shaved. This is because the doctors are going to need to see the work that was done before very clearly, and they need to be certain at what direction and angle the hair is trying to leave the scalp.</p>
<p>Of course, there is always a caveat to these situations: You should always consult your surgeon about your specific concerns for answers that are relevant to your situation.</p>
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		<title>Dental Practice Jobs</title>
		<link>http://www.sdsrt.org.uk/dental-practice-jobs</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2010 09:35:39 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Dental Care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dental]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jobs]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[If you are newly qualified dentist or studying dentistry you may often look into the variety of dental practice jobs available. Dentists are needed worldwide and their work varies from working in surgeries, private practices and hospitals. Many dentists in Nottingham choose to set up their own dental practices instead of working under the NHS [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you are newly qualified dentist or studying dentistry you may often look into the variety of dental practice jobs available. Dentists are needed worldwide and their work varies from working in surgeries, private practices and hospitals. Many <a href="http://www.nottinghamsmiles.co.uk/"><strong>dentists in Nottingham</strong></a> choose to set up their own dental practices instead of working under the NHS and there are many <a href="http://www.dentalguide.co.uk/"><strong>dental guide to practice sales</strong></a> which can either be researched online or found through your local paper. Dentists have to be efficient in providing dental services which offer a range of treatments from <strong>cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/articles/root-canal.html</strong><strong> </strong>treatment to dental bridges.</p>
<p>The British Dental Journal online can give you more information on dental practices and dental jobs in the UK and. There is also comprehensive information on educational and vocational dental training which can help you to further your career in dentistry.  There are many locum dentist job opportunities that are on offer build up your vocational training and you can get paid while you are on the job. Locum dentist jobs enable you to travel to many different places and provide your dental services around the UK.</p>
<p>Universities such as Kings College Nottingham which is voted 2<sup>nd</sup> best University for Dentistry offer dentist undergraduate and postgraduate courses.  It is essential to become a dentist to undergo undergraduate training in order to get the relevant dental qualifications in order to practice in the UK.</p>
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		<title>Facts about Laser Hair Removal</title>
		<link>http://www.sdsrt.org.uk/facts-about-laser-hair-removal</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 10:21:54 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Cosmetic surgery]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[infertility]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tattoo removal]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Laser hair removal can cost anywhere from £100 and more depending on the amount of hair that you need to be removed and the areas of the body which you want to be targeted. Professional laser hair removal treatment can effectively remove hair in about 4-6 sessions ensuring that the hair is permanently removed. Like [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><a href="http://www.medic8.com/cosmetic-surgery/laser-hair-removal.htm">Laser hair removal</a></strong> can cost anywhere from £100 and more depending on the amount of hair that you need to be removed and the areas of the body which you want to be targeted. Professional laser hair removal treatment can effectively remove hair in about 4-6 sessions ensuring that the hair is permanently removed.</p>
<p>Like all laser treatments laser hair removal equally has its side effects such as darkening or lightening of the skin which has been treated with permanent hair removal and burning or blistering of the skin so you should always discuss the implications before deciding whether to have laser hair removal. Laser hair removal is as effective as laser <strong>tattoo removal</strong> and provides an efficient removing system.  Women who are on certain medication for <strong>infertility</strong> treatment or who are pregnant should always be cautious before carrying out any type of treatment involving lasers or substances which could be harmful.</p>
<p>The area of unwanted hair is shaved and cleaned leaving the skin silky smooth and hair free and an anaesthetic cream is applied to the area in order to ensure that the procedure is as painless as possible.  The best results for laser hair removal occur in light and dark hair and those who have fine or coarse hair as it can effectively remove the hair ensuring that the skin is left with a clean look. Many men choose to have laser hair removal for their chests especially men who are involved in the modelling industry.</p>
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		<title>Many Sides of Breast Augmentation</title>
		<link>http://www.sdsrt.org.uk/many-sides-of-breast-augmentation</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 09:39:15 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Cosmetic surgery]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Breast Augmentation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[surgical]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[There are many risks and benefits of breast enlargements that you will need to consider before you choose to have this cosmetic surgery. There are also a number of reasons to have this surgery such as enhancing your appearance, preventative measures involving breast cancer, surgery if you already have breast cancer and reconstructive surgery for [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are many risks and benefits of <a href="http://www.breastenlargements.co.uk/">breast enlargements</a> that you will need to consider before you choose to have this cosmetic surgery. There are also a number of reasons to have this surgery such as enhancing your appearance, preventative measures involving breast cancer, surgery if you already have breast cancer and reconstructive surgery for any other reason. When weighing the risks you will need to keep in mind that other than the actual surgery the anesthesia that is required comes with its own dangers that you need to be educated on by the nurse or doctor before the day of the surgery.</p>
<p>If you have low self esteem due to your small breast size then this surgery can increase your confidence and help you become a more self assured successful individual. However, you need to especially consider the risks if you are doing it strictly to enhance your physical appearance because although the chances are not high of you dying from this surgery, there is always that possibility. If you are having the surgery has a preventative measure for breast cancer that strongly runs in your family you might not weigh as heavily on the risks of the actual surgery because the chance of getting cancer seems far riskier to you.</p>
<p>Cancer patients who are having this surgery to battle cancer would probably consider the surgical risks of augmentation least of all because they are already battling an extremely deadly disease and the risk of not having the surgery out weigh the risk of having it. No matter what your situation is you need to do your research and become well educated on your specific situation before going under the knife. <a href="http://www.breastenlargements.co.uk/">Breast augmentation</a> can be a wonderful experience if you go into the procedures well educated and having made an informed careful decision for yourself.</p>
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		<title>Teeth Whitening at the Dentist</title>
		<link>http://www.sdsrt.org.uk/teeth-whitening-at-the-dentist</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2010 15:25:19 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Dentists]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[wear]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[whitening]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[There are many products available on the shelves to help maintain white teeth as well as products such as tooth polish, which come in a wide range of styles and types to create the appearance of white teeth for those whose teeth have become stained or discoloured due to general wear and tear. There are [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are many products available on the shelves to help maintain white teeth as well as products such as tooth polish, which come in a wide range of styles and types to create the appearance of white teeth for those whose teeth have become stained or discoloured due to general wear and tear. There are tooth polish pens, toothpastes whitening solutions and other products such as scaling tools and interdental brushes to remove plaque and help keep the appearance of white teeth. Whilst any products that remove plaque help keep teeth and gums in good condition, they cannot be solely relied upon to maintain dental health. Many of the tooth polish products are not permanent and some when used frequently can cause damage to the enamel of the teeth.</p>
<p>Many dentists now offer cosmetic dental services including teeth whitening. The products are not the regular ones you will find on the supermarket shelf but are professional products that have much more striking and endurable results. The products used by <a href="http://www.gentledentists.co.uk/"><strong>dentists in London</strong></a> may vary however the process they use is very similar since they will all have attended similar specialised <a href="http://www.dentalcourses.co.uk/"><strong>dental courses</strong></a> to be able to execute teeth whitening dental jobs. Usually the teeth are scaled and flushed to prepare them and then they are whitened using a bleach product. The brand of the bleaching product will also vary from dentist to dentist but the practitioner will be happy to discuss the products with you and decide help decide which is the best for what you require.</p>
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		<title>Risks and Complications of Breast Reduction Surgery</title>
		<link>http://www.sdsrt.org.uk/risks-and-complications-of-breast-reduction-surgery</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2010 12:29:00 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Cosmetic surgery]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Breast Reduction Surgery]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Complications]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Plastic surgery to reduce the size of the breasts, also referred to as breast reduction surgery or reduction mammoplasty, is a procedure in which the breasts are resized and reshaped through the removal of tissue and skin. There are certain risks, complications and limitations of a breast reduction that should be considered before deciding to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Plastic surgery to reduce the size of the breasts, also referred to as breast reduction surgery or reduction mammoplasty, is a procedure in which the breasts are resized and reshaped through the removal of tissue and skin. There are certain risks, complications and limitations of a breast reduction that should be considered before deciding to undergo <a href="http://www.cosmeticsurgeon.co.uk/">plastic surgery</a>.</p>
<p>Scarring<br />
Immediately following surgery, the scars will be swollen and red. These scars may fade over time, although some women may have very noticeable scarring long after surgery.<br />
Uneven breasts and/or nipples<br />
Because tissue and skin are removed during a breast reduction, it is possible that the breasts will not be the same size and shape, or the nipples may not be evenly positioned. In some cases, where it is necessary to remove the areola and nipple and reattach in a different location, this risk may be increased. There is also a risk of partial or complete loss of the areola and nipple.<br />
Diminished sensation<br />
There may be a loss of feeling in the nipple, which could be permanent. If it was necessary to remove the areola and nipple, the loss of sensation will most likely be permanent because the nerves are severed during this process.<br />
Inability to Breastfeed<br />
Depending on the type of breast reduction performed, some women may have difficulty breastfeeding, and others may not be able to breastfeed at all.<br />
Changes in the skin<br />
Changes in the skin pigmentation and discoloration may occur and could be permanent.<br />
Damage to the blood supply<br />
Healing of the incisions may be delayed if damage to the breasts’ blood supply occurs during surgery.</p>
<p>Other more serious risks include reaction to the general anesthesia, infection, bleeding during the surgical procedure which could require blood transfusions, fat necrosis, and blood clots that could be life threatening. It all depends on the types of breast surgery that had been done for example breast implants or inverted nipples will heal quicker than a breast uplift or a breast reduction.</p>
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		<title>A bond between you and your teeth</title>
		<link>http://www.sdsrt.org.uk/a-bond-between-you-and-your-teeth</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Apr 2010 10:36:36 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Dental Care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bond]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[teeth]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Cosmetic bonding is fast replacing ordinary fillings as a way to both improve teeth, and deal with any chips and decay. Acting like a filling, the bonding works by the dentist essentially ‘filling in’ the gap, i.e. where there’s been decay, with a bonding material. The best bonding materials are tooth-coloured, and as a result [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Cosmetic bonding is fast replacing ordinary fillings as a way to both improve teeth, and deal with any chips and decay. Acting like a filling, the bonding works by the dentist essentially ‘filling in’ the gap, i.e. where there’s been decay, with a bonding material. The best bonding materials are tooth-coloured, and as a result bonding can help to improve your smile as well as fixing your teeth. There are many different benefits of bonding. For one, bonding can help to whiten the teeth to some degree. Also, bonding can be used by the dentist to make your teeth look a great deal straighter and less crooked.</p>
<p>The cosmetic bonds tend to last a lot longer than ordinary fillings, and if looked after with brushing you can keep your bonds for 10 years or even longer. The procedure is relatively simple but may differ slightly depending on which dentist you go to. The <a href="http://www.woodboroughhouse.com/">dentists in Reading</a> put a special solution on your teeth first, to prepare them for the bonding, and then apply the bond, and then use a light to make the bond set. Don’t worry about the bond being noticeable when set against your other teeth. The dentist will probably have lots of different colour shades to choose from, and will pick the one that’s a closest match to your teeth. All in all, the procedure only takes an hour or so and is definitely worth considering at a cost of around £200 a piece.</p>
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		<title>Dental implants; are they making dentures a thing of the past?</title>
		<link>http://www.sdsrt.org.uk/dental-implants-are-they-making-dentures-a-thing-of-the-past</link>
		<comments>http://www.sdsrt.org.uk/dental-implants-are-they-making-dentures-a-thing-of-the-past#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2010 13:27:35 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Dental Care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dentures]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Implants]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A dental implant is becoming more and more the choice of people with a missing tooth or teeth. Dentures are O.K. for most people, but many others do not get on with them, so they either stay toothless or turn to other methods. The most popular type recommended by cosmetic dentists is the Endosteal Implant, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A dental implant is becoming more and more the choice of people with a missing tooth or teeth. Dentures are O.K. for most people, but many others do not get on with them, so they either stay toothless or turn to other methods. The most popular type recommended by cosmetic dentists is the Endosteal Implant, it can take one tooth or several teeth in a line. Implants are made from Titanium and this is a hard wearing metal that due to them being iron free, are also infection resistant. The idea came out of research in Sweden in the 1950s, by the mid 60s the first plate (implant) was being fitted to a human. The technology is also used in medicine to mend multiple fractures and broken bones. To qualify for an implant you will need to pass certain tests, these are a series of x-rays and photos taken digitally to allow the dental surgeon to assess the strength and width of the jaw bone that the implant will be fixed to. Most of us have a good thick jaw bone and so not many will be refused the treatment. The results being positive, the surgeon will then start the treatment, this will involve cutting into the gum line and sliding the implant under the gum. This will be fixed in place using either self tapping screws or in rare cases an adapted plate with studs, called cylinders, attached. These are fitted in specially drilled holes in the jaw bone; they are kept there with surgical glue. Then the incision is stitched up and left to heal and for nature to take its course. The fusion of the bone to the implant will take anywhere between three and six months, once done though the <a href="http://www.kissdental.co.uk/dentalimplants.html">implant</a> will be part of the jaw bone, just as a real root would be. The incision is then opened again and one or more abutments are placed in position on the plate, these are poles of titanium that the teeth will sit on. Then the tooth will be made and fitted by sliding it down the abutment and gluing it in place. The patient needs to become familiar with it and re-invent their method of chewing food. The new teeth are ceramic and hard wearing, and they don`t need any special care, just normal brushing and flossing. The six monthly visits to the dentist for a check up will allow the dentist to keep it tartar free.</p>
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