
Thornhill
Dental Surgery
4 Edge Lane Thornhill
Dewsbury WF12 0QR
Tel : 01924
439959
Fax : 01924
387400

Impacted Wisdom Teeth - impaction implies that the crown of the
tooth is embedded within the bone structure of the jaws.
full bony impaction
- When the entire crown of the tooth is covered by bone . The
diagram on the right shows a full bony impaction.
partial bony impaction
- If only part of the tooth's crown is covered by bone.
Soft-tissue
impaction - When the crown of the tooth is covered by
the soft tissue (gum tissue), but not erupted into the mouth.
Implants - Implants are a method
of replacing missing teeth whereby a titanium base is placed in
the space in the jaw where the teeth are missing. After an appropriate
healing period, the titanium base is then uncovered and a prosthetic
tooth or teeth is then fabricated. In many cases, the implant tooth
or teeth will have the same look and function as natural teeth.
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