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Dental implants
A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that looks like a metal screw. The implant is put into the jawbone where the tooth was originally located.
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Five questions to ask your health professional before you get a medical implant | Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)
It's important that you discuss the risks and benefits of all options available to you with your health professional before making a decision
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Crowns, bridges and veneers
Crown, bridge and veneer treatments are elective treatments that may be performed to fix damaged teeth but can also be used to change the visual appearance of teeth.
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Dentures
Missing teeth can affect the ability to speak, eat and smile. It can also effect quality of life. One option to replacing missing teeth is to have dentures made and fitted by your dentist.
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Tooth anatomy - MyDr.com.au
View this image of the structure of a normal tooth and see what's underneath the enamel of your teeth.
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Fees in your health care - NSW Health Care Complaints Commission
Information on the various fees and costs associated with Health Care
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Dentures - Better Health Channel
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Department of Veterans' Affairs
If you are a veteran, and a holder of a Gold Card or White Card with the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), you are eligible to receive treatment from any dentist registered to provide services through the Medicare Benefits Scheme.
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Interventions for replacing missing teeth: dental implants in fresh extraction sockets (immediate, immediate-delayed and delayed implants) | Cochrane
Authors' conclusions: There is insufficient evidence to determine possible advantages or disadvantages of immediate, immediate-delayed or delayed implants, therefore these preliminary conclusions are based on few underpowered trials often judged to be at high risk of bias
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Oral Health for Older Adults | Ausmed
Oral health is integral to a person’s overall wellbeing and quality of life and contributes significantly to positive ageing. While oral health issues are not inevitable with age, older adults over 50 are significantly more likely to experience problems with their teeth and gums.
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