<p><a name="treatment"></a></p> <h2><font size="2">COURSE OF TREATMENT</font></h2> <p><strong>INSTALLING THE NEW TOOTH – STEP-BY-STEP</strong></p> <p>The course of treatment described here is one of several options available. Consult your dentist to find out what the best solution is for you, given your specific condition.</p> <p> </p><table width="60%" align="center" border="0" cellspacing="2" cellpadding="2"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="50%" valign="top"> <img alt="" width="150" height="100" align="top" src="http://content.prosites.com/images/nobel/stmtreatment1.jpg" border="0" vspace="3" hspace="0" /></td> <td width="50%" valign="top"> <img alt="" width="150" height="100" align="top" src="http://content.prosites.com/images/nobel/stmtreatment2.jpg" border="0" vspace="3" hspace="0" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="50%" valign="top"><strong>1: Before the procedure<br /> </strong>The dentist makes a first examination and takes one or more x-rays of the area to prepare for the procedure.</td> <td width="50%" valign="top"><strong>2: Installing the implant<br /> </strong>The implant is installed. At this time, a temporary tooth is provided that allows you eat and function like normal almost immediately. The implant will need a few months to integrate with the jawbone before the next step is taken.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p><table width="60%" align="center" border="0" cellspacing="2" cellpadding="2"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="50%" valign="top"> <img alt="" width="150" height="100" align="top" src="http://content.prosites.com/images/nobel/stmtreatment3.jpg" border="0" vspace="3" hspace="0" /></td> <td width="50%" valign="top"> <img alt="" width="150" height="100" align="top" src="http://content.prosites.com/images/nobel/stmtreatment4.jpg" border="0" vspace="3" hspace="0" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="50%" valign="top"><strong>3: Attaching the new crown<br /> </strong>The final step is the placement of the permanent ceramic tooth. The new tooth is installed for life. No additional treatment is needed. </td> <td width="50%" valign="top"><strong>4: End result<br /> </strong>You should expect the new tooth to fit and function just like a natural tooth. Do your usual dental hygiene to keep the tooth and gum around it clean.nbsp; </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2><font size="2"> <hr size="1" color="#ffffff" />ALTERNATIVES TO AN ALL-CERAMIC CROWN ON IMPLANT</font></h2> <p> </p><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="6"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <img alt="" width="150" height="100" align="middle" src="http://content.prosites.com/images/nobel/altstmtreatment1.jpg" border="0" hspace="0" /></td> <td><strong>Tooth-supported fixed bridge</strong><br /> A traditional bridge involves grinding down adjacent teeth to support the bridge. It is a stable solution with good esthetics and function that is fairly easy to install. However, this alternative has two main disadvantages: continuous bone resorbtion in the edentulous area, and sacrificing healthy teeth on behalf of the bridge. </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <img alt="" width="150" height="100" align="middle" src="http://content.prosites.com/images/nobel/altstmtreatment2.jpg" border="0" hspace="0" /></td> <td><strong>Removable partial denture</strong><br /> This is not a permanent alternative to a lost tooth. It is unstable and loosely attached, which affects both function and comfort. A removable partial denture is made of plastic – a material that can't create the same esthetic result as a ceramic crown. The benefits are few but do exist: adjacent teeth aren't affected. It is easily and quickly installed and relatively cheap. </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <img alt="" width="150" height="100" align="middle" src="http://content.prosites.com/images/nobel/altstmtreatment3.jpg" border="0" hspace="0" /></td> <td><strong>Resin-bonded bridge<br /> </strong>This alternative has some clear advantages: it is quickly installed, functions well and, since it is made of ceramic, it gives a high esthetic result. Moreover, natural healthy teeth aren't affected. But it is not very permanent. The resin-bonded bridge will eventually come off – probably after just a couple of years – and will then have to be reinstalled. </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p></body></html><\table>