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For your
own beautiful smile
- La Jolla and San Diego
Dental Implant
Call: 858-459-6224
"The implants I received from Dr. D'Angelo look and
feel so real that I don't notice them - except when
I flash my bright new smile." ~ B.T.
"I was amazed that the dental implant process that
I imagined to be so difficult was simple and painless
for me - and the results are truly stunning." ~ K.S.
Dr. D'Angelo - voted "Best Dentist" in 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2007 by
readers of the La Jolla Light
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1111 Torrey Pines Rd.
La Jolla, CA
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Partial or Full Denture Retention with Dental Implants
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Anchoring Full or Partial Dentures
In addition to the use of dental implants for replacing single or multiple missing or damaged teeth, dental implants can also be used to anchor full or partial
removable dentures. This provides much greater retention
and security than traditional techniques.
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Removable partial dentures are usually retained by
the use of clasps and rests on teeth adjacent to the
missing teeth. These unsightly attachments often place
enormous stress on teeth involved and may lead to problems
in later years such as decay, periodontal disease, or
additional tooth loss. Dr. D'Angelo carefully selects
ideal sites for dental implants to act as anchors and subsequently
places attachments inside the denture where they can't
be seen.
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Dr. D'Angelo can also eliminate the need for the
removable appliance by replacing most or all of the
missing teeth with crowns supported by dental implants.
Full dentures depend on the shape of the residual bone,
the quantity and quality of the saliva and suction for
retention. The longer dentures are worn the more bone
loss occurs.
To make matters worse, as we age there
is a tendency for a decrease in salivary flow. The solution
to this problem could be the placement of dental implants to
provide retention and support or replace the denture
with a fixed bridge entirely supported by dental implants.
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AM I A CANDIDATE FOR DENTAL IMPLANTS & DENTURE RETENTION?
After a thorough examination with appropriate x-rays and study models, Dr. D'Angelo can help you determine if you are
a candidate for dental implants.
Call us at (858)459-6224
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