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	Dental Pages - Dr. Rajiv Khosla - Dental Implants
		Implants are constructed from materials that are compatible with the tissues of the body; therefore the body does not reject them.
		A dental implant is a device that is used to replace the root portion of a missing tooth or missing teeth.
		Dental implants are artficial substitutes for natural tooth roots.They are lightweight, metal devices surgically embedded in the gums or in the bone to which replacement teeth are attached.
	members.rediff.com /drkhosla/implant.html (1291 words)

	Alien Implants - Crystalinks
		Many abductees believe that their bodies have been implanted with some sort of small alien device known as an implant, which are allegedly used for tracking and mind control.
		The concept of implants is an outgrowth of the modern UFO craze which began in 1947.
		Implants seem to have begun with the alleged 1967 abduction of a Massachusetts woman, Betty Andreasson, who described a tiny spiked ball that had supposedly been inserted up her nose.
	www.crystalinks.com /implants.html (687 words)

	Dental Implants
		An alternative to dentures, dental implants (small dental appliances that are inserted into the upper and lower jaws) help to restore the mouth that has little or no non-restorable teeth.
		Dental implants may either be inserted by a dentist specially training in implantology, or by an oral surgeon in a hospital.
		Implants are made of biologically compatible materials which have undergone extensive testing over a period of several years.
	www.umm.edu /oralhealth/implants.htm (461 words)

	Dental Implant Treatment Options
		Dental implants are an ideal option for people in good general oral health who have lost a tooth or teeth due to periodontal disease, an injury, or some other reason...
		Dental implants are intimately connected with the gum tissues and underlying bone in the mouth.
		Depending upon the number of implants placed, the connecting device that will hold your new teeth can be tightened down on the implant, or it may be a clipped to a bar or a round ball anchor to which a denture snaps on and off.
	www.perio.org /consumer/2mb.htm (1990 words)

	Implants
		The benefit of using implants is that they don t rely on neighboring teeth for support, they are permanent and stable.
		Implants are a good solution to tooth loss because they look and feel like natural teeth.Implants now have a 95 to 99 percent success rate.
		This new mini implant procedure is minimally invasive with a short recovery time_is more affordable and is being used to immediately stabilize dentures.
	www.leadingdental.com /implants.htm (241 words)

	Frequently Asked Questions
		If you decide that dental implants are for you, then your general dentist or prosthodontist can either place the implants for you or refer you to a qualified surgeon, usually either an oral surgeon or a periodontist, for that phase of the treatment.
		Dentistry, however, has realized that the number of implants used for a given restoration is most important in terms of the success of the restoration, not the overall fee and we have begun to start charging patients according to the complexity of the overall procedure.
		In the future, as dental implants are incorporated into the scope of general practice, implants will be not only much more widespread in their use, but much more cost effective for the patients.
	www.dental-implants.com /faq.htm (1805 words)

	Implants
		An implant is a thin, metal titanium cylinder which is surgically implanted into the bone of the jaw to replace the root of a missing tooth.
		Implants may be the answer for those patients who are unable to wear an upper denture comfortably, especially if wearing the denture is associated with constant pain, a persistent "gaggy" feeling, or if the upper dentures will not remain in place.
		A dental implant is a small titanium cylinder that's surgically inserted into the bone of the jaw to replace the root of a missing tooth.
	www.dentistplace.org /implants.htm (2222 words)

	Making an Informed Decision About Breast Implants
		Whatever the reason, opting for breast implants is a personal decision that should be made only after a woman fully understands and accepts the potential risks of the devices and the importance of follow-up evaluations with her physician.
		Advocates of breast implants also say that a woman's consent to the surgery should be considered valid as long as she weighs the risks and benefits of the procedure.
		Depending on the type of implant, the shell is either pre-filled with a fixed volume of solution or filled through a valve during the surgery to the desired size.
	www.fda.gov /fdac/features/2004/504_implants.html (3200 words)

	ICOI - International Congress of Oral Implantologists
		Implants involve two phases of treatment, placement of the implant(s) and placement of the crown(s) or restoration(s).
		Implants increase the retention and stability of your teeth.
		Implant patients can be in their early teens or be mature adults in their seventies and eighties.
	www.icoi.org /patient-FAQ.htm (995 words)

	Maintenance of Dental Implants
		It is critical to the survival of the implant that a routine maintenance regimen be adhered to.
		A study of various oral hygiene instruments found that the interdental brush, plastic scaler and prophylactic cup all left the implant surface smooth, whereas the surface was severely roughened by ultrasonic instrumentation and metal curettes.
		The same caution employed to minimize the roughening of the implant and abutment is thus considered to be less important than the thorough debridement of the effected surfaces.
	ourworld.compuserve.com /homepages/perio-horizons/pg3.htm (848 words)

	Implants
		A dental implant is an artificial tooth root (synthetic material) that is surgically anchored into your jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge in place.
		Implant material is made from different types of metallic and bone-like ceramic materials that are compatible with body tissue.
		Implants placed in patients with a history of periodontitis have a 5-year survival similar to that observed for implants installed in non-diseased persons.
	www.dentalgentlecare.com /implants.htm (1469 words)

	Dental Implants - From the Cleveland Clinic
		Implants provide a strong foundation for fixed (permanent) or removable replacement teeth that are made to match your natural teeth.
		Success rates vary, depending on where in the jaw the implants are placed but, in general, dental implants have a success rate of up to 97%.
		Once the implant has bonded to the jawbone, a small connector post — called an abutment — is attached to the post to securely hold the new tooth.
	www.webmd.com /content/article/66/79628.htm (825 words)

	Breast implant - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A breast implant is a prosthesis used to enlarge the size of a woman's breasts (known as breast augmentation) for cosmetic reasons, to reconstruct the breast (e.g.
		Clinical indications for the use of breast implants are for breast reconstruction, sex reassignment surgery, and for abnormalities that affect the shape and size of the breast.
		Critics of silicone implant use have pointed to the difficulty of effectively studying rare autoimmune diseases (which may take years to develop) and potential conflicts of interest with industry-funded research as reasons to be skeptical of studies finding no correlation to diseases they believe are caused by silicone or saline breast implants.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Breast_implant (4666 words)

	Implants
		First, dental implants are not experimental they are a routine part of modern dental practice and are taught at all dental schools.
		Because implants cost much more than alternative prosthetic treatments, any insurance plan that covers implants routinely will be substantially more expensive for both employer and employee.
		If implants are needed, there is no source of aid for this other than TX Rehabilitation Commission, and they have a history of funding very few implant cases.
	www.tambcd.edu /DentalCE/askdoc/html/implants.html (395 words)

	IMPLANTS
		This culminated with the development of an implant system that could be surgically placed in the jaws, allowed to osseointegrate and then be restored with metal connectors to artificial teeth and modified dentures.
		Therefore, who is and who is not a candidate for dental implants requires a lengthy work-up to include x-rays, plaster molds of the occlusion and a detailed analysis of the patient's functional needs.
		The success of the implant is partly determined by how much surface area of the implant is embedded in and in intimate contact with the patient's bone.
	www.cincinnati-oralsurgery.com /implants.htm (2460 words)

	Dental Implants
		These implants, which are made out of titanium, are fitted into small "sockets" created in your jaw, thus replacing the root of your natural tooth.
		After a healing period that ranges from three to six months, the implant is then "uncovered" and a healing abutment or temporary crown is connected to the implant.
		Regardless of which approach is used, once the implant and gum tissue surrounding the healing abutment is healed, your restorative dentist will fabricate and attach your final crown or bridge for you.
	webpages.charter.net /schiu909/implants.htm (611 words)

	implants (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Implants are artificial roots attached into the jaw bone and hold the bridges or replacement teeth.
		Implants are preferred by many patients because they are very natural and act like your own teeth.
		The implant itself is made of metal, usually titanium, which has proven to be very compatible with bone and other tissues.
	www.ivfturkey.com /DENTISTRY/implants (174 words)

	Calf Implants \| Calf Augmentation \| Information About The Procedure \| Before After Photos
		Calf implants (calf augmentation) are a procedure to increase the size and shape of the calf.
		These implants which may be one to each leg or two depending on the desired effect are placed through small incisions in the creases behind the knee.
		The implant is then gently inserted into the pocket and the same technique is used to insert the second implant into the same leg.
	www.bodyimplants.com /calf_implants.html (1911 words)

	Implant (medicine) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		An implant is an artificial device made to replace and act as a missing biological structure.
		Some implants are bioactive, such as drug-eluting stents in the aorta and coronary arteries.
		In Orthopedic surgery implants may refer to devices that are placed over or within bones to hold a fracture reduction and prosthesis would be the more appropriate term for devices that replace a part or whole of a defunct joint.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Implant_(medicine) (151 words)

	ADA.org: Oral Health Topics: Dental Implants Frequently Asked Questions
		Because implants require surgery, patients must be in good health, have healthy gums, have adequate bone to support the implant and be committed to meticulous oral hygiene and regular dental visits.
		Some implants require a second surgery in which a post is attached to connect the anchor to the replacement teeth.
		Implant surgery can be done either in a dental office or in a hospital, depending upon a number of factors.
	www.ada.org /public/topics/implants_faq.asp (362 words)

	All About Silicone Breast Implants: Research studies from reputable institutions.
		The implant's natural, curved profile shape is maintained by the cohesive gel, and the implant has orientation marks to assist the physician with visual and/or tactile placement during surgery.
		The safety of silicone-based implants was confirmed in 1998, when the National Academy of Sciences Institute of Medicine (IOM) published a study evaluating the evidence of an association of silicone breast implants with human health conditions.
		Of the 1.5 to 1.8 million women with silicone implants in the U.S., the report concluded that immunological diseases, cancer, neurological diseases, and other systemic conditions did not appear to be increased in women with breast implants when compared to women without breast implants.
	www.implantforum.com /silicone (2040 words)

	Breast Augmentation and Breast Implants Information Web - by Nicole (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		This is a place for women to share experiences, opinions and information on saline breast implants and silicone gel breast implants, breast augmentation, breast enlargement, plastic surgery and recovery.
		I have two small children and I had a breast augmentation surgery with saline breast implants in January of 1998 and recently had a revision to silicone breast implants.
		This website is devoted to positive discussions about breast implants between women who have had a saline or silicone breast augmentation or are looking to undergo breast surgery with saline or silicone breast implants.
	www.implantinfo.com.cob-web.org:8888 (773 words)

	IMPLANTS
		If implants are placed under the pectoral muscles, they do not interfere with the interpretation of mammograms as much as when placed above the muscle (beneath the gland).
		Silicone implants are only allowed in special circumstances for reconstruction, and are not available in the United States for breast enlargement.
		A study of breasts that became infected after breast enlargement with implants, showed that there was a high incidence of postoperative hematoma.
	members.aol.com /aawon1/implants.html (1392 words)

	PlanetSide - Implants (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Implants are highly specialized internal constructs which enhance a soldiers offensive or defensive capabilities while increasing a soldiers potential survival rate on the harsh battlefields of Auraxis.
		The current maximum number of implants a soldier may possess at one time is limited to 3, due to the extreme strain on the host nervous system and drain on stamina.
		The choice of which implant(s) to use is dependent on what role a soldier plays on the battlefield as well as the soldier's skill and methods of operation.
	planetside.station.sony.com /howto/implants.vm (237 words)

	Dental Implant - Alternatives to Missing Teeth. Learn about Implant Dentistry. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Dental implants use your jaw to hold a tooth replacement or bridge, rather than anchoring it to a healthy, neighboring tooth.
		Implants take several steps, but you will be able to continue your regular professional and social routines.
		Over the next three to six months, the implants are left alone, so that the anchor can bond to the bone, creating a strong foundation for the teeth to come.
	1stdentalimplants.com /dental-implants-article37.shtml (571 words)

	Breast Implants - A Complete Consumer Guide (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		The type of breast implant that you choose for surgery should be based on your desired change in profile and cleavage.
		Silicone breast implants were removed from the market in 1992, and recently reintroduced.
		Silicone implants were the subject of a recent FDA panel discussion.
	www.yourplasticsurgeryguide.com /breast-implants (670 words)

	ADA.org: Oral Health Topics: Dental Implants
		Surgically placed below the gums over a series of appointments, implants fuse to the jawbone and serve as a base for individual replacement teeth, bridges or a denture.
		Integration of the implants into your jaw also helps your replacement teeth feel more natural and some people also find the secure fit more comfortable than conventional substitutes.
		Candidates for dental implants need to have healthy gums and adequate bone to support the implant.
	www.ada.org /public/topics/implants.asp (222 words)

	Implant Dentistry of Washington
		Dental implants are the future in dentistry and are becoming more and more widely used by dentists across the globe.
		Dental implant success rates have sky rocketed in the past few years and people are finding comfort and confidence
		We welcome any questions or feedback about dental implants or our web site and may be contacted by e-mail at implant@foxinternet.net.
	www.seattle-implants.com (169 words)

	Breast Implants and breast augmentation information
		is the fastest and easiest way to find a breast implant surgeon in your area.
		Breast Implants also offers the best free information about breast implants, breast implant surgery, breast augmentation, saline and silicone breast implants, and breast enlargement.
		To find a breast implant surgeon in your area, click on your state using the map or the list of states below.
	www.breastimplants.com (77 words)

	Wired News: Body Artists Customize Your Flesh
		Early implants were medical-grade stainless steel, but today's are mostly molded silicone.
		The implant is slid into place after the elevator is removed, and the original incision is sutured shut.
		But most piercers who are asked to perform implants have no medical background, and that's where the controversy begins.
	www.wired.com /news/culture/0,70322-0.html?tw=wn_index_1 (946 words)

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