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David Richards, DDS, PhD  
San Diego Periodontics  
(619) 543-0905  
4060 Fourth Avenue  
Suite 303  
San Diego, CA 92103  

dwrichards@adamember.net  








Dental Implants: Substitute Tooth Roots

The following links describe dental conditions for which an implant or implants may have been recommended, other treatment options and the advantages of having implant treatment.

Dr. Richards' implant system of choice is the "ITI Dental Implant System" by Straumann who have supplied much of the following information.






Single Tooth Replacement (Posterior)

Single Tooth Replacement (posterior)

The treatment options to replace a missing tooth in the back of your mouth are:

A. Tooth-supported bridge
B. Implant supported crown.

Benefits of Implant Supported Crown

  • Looks, feels, functions like natural tooth
  • Does not compromise adjacent teeth
  • Preserves bone (replaces tooth root)
  • Hygenic (cleaned like natural tooth)
  • Strong - ideal for handling the force of chewing without breaking.








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