Publisher's Synopsis
Sufferers from bone and gum disease, elderly patients and accident victims can get a second chance to feel confident while dining or socializing and seriously raise their quality of life with dental implants. Dental implants allow people to enjoy all foods and face life with a laugh-out-loud and full robust smile. A step-by-step examination of the who, what, where, how, and why of dental implants, Smile: How Dental Implants Can Transform Your Life is a clearly written, expertly illustrated, and authoritative consumer guidebook.
The book explains what the procedure can and cannot accomplish, how long it will take, and an approximation of cost. The authors provide a clear, visit-by-visit breakdown of the five basic procedures which constitute 995 of all dental implants today and fully cover the technical details dental implantation involving front teeth, full lower arch replacement, full upper arch replacement, and bone grafting. Candid interviews and comprehensive instructions on maintenance of dental implants round out the coverage. Written from the patient's viewpoint, it is ideal for anyone who is contemplating dental implants.
