implant is used to replace one or more missing teeth. An implant is made of titanium and is extremely compatible with bone. Generally speaking, an oral surgeon places the cylindrical implant in the jaw bone, underneath the gum line. Once the jaw bone fuses with the implant (usually 3 to 6 months later), Dr. Malouf places the crown on top the implant.

If you think about the way that ripples extend concentrically from a pebble tossed in a pond, you can imagine how the gamma radiation extends out from each seed. Seeds are strategically placed such that the radiation of each seed interact with that of other seeds in a manner that gives the optimal dose of radiation to the prostate while minimizing the radiation dose to the other body tissues. See similar questions...

The first Bicon implants were placed in 1985. There is no reason why an implant cannot last a lifetime. However, specific situations such as facial or occlusal trauma can negatively impact their longevity. See similar questions...

Dental Implant' is a very generic term, but it basically today refers to a root-sized and shaped titanium metal screw or cylinder that replaces a tooth root. The size and shape vary some, and there are many 'Brands' fabricated, but they are all used to help replace missing teeth. The teeth can be replaced individually with an implant and a crown, or in groups such as fixed bridges. See similar questions...

A cochlear implant is very different from a hearing aid. Hearing aids amplify sounds so they may be detected by damaged ears. Cochlear implants bypass damaged portions of the ear and directly stimulate the auditory nerve. Signals generated by the implant are sent by way of the auditory nerve to the brain, which recognizes the signals as sound. Hearing through a cochlear implant is different from normal hearing and takes time to learn or relearn. See similar questions...

Lens implant surgery is a non-laser refractive procedure to correct moderate to severe nearsightedness or myopia. A contact lens-like material, also known as a phakic intraocular lens, is implanted inside the eye and acts like an internal contact lens. The lens implant is placed near the iris where it works with your natural lens to provide clear vision at a full range of distances. See similar questions...

Yes our practice does do dental implants. A dental implant is a permanent metal device designed to replace missing teeth. The device is usually made out of titanium and is surgically placed into the jawbone where the tooth is missing. A dental implant is designed to act as the tooth root and can anchor an artificial tooth such as a crown, bridge or denture. See similar questions...

You can go to work the next day, unless some particular surgical circumstance arises. Your implant dentist will discuss all postoperative instructions with you. See similar questions...

A cochlear implant is an electronic device designed to bypass the external and middle ear and excite the auditory nerve directly. It is implanted in the cochlea and, by stimulating auditory nerve fibers, patterns of nerve activity occur which the brain interprets as sound. Cochlear implants are the hearing solution for people with severe to profound hearing loss in both ears. See similar questions...

A lens implant (intraocular lens or IOL) is a man-made, clear plastic lens approximately 6 mm in diameter which is placed inside the eye at the time the cataract is removed. It replaces the natural lens and remains permanently within the eye. The lens has small spring-like arms called haptics that prevent the lens from moving out of place. See similar questions...

Yes. It is usually safe to put a lens implant in an eye with glaucoma. The presence of an implant in the eye does not make the glaucoma worse. Yes, occasionally the surgeon will use their best judgement at the time of surgery in determining whether an implant should be put in the eye. Even if an implant is not put in during the cataract operation, it is possible, in some cases, to put one in at a later date. See similar questions...

The Bicon dental implant serves as the replacement for the root portion of a missing natural tooth. It is machined from surgical-grade titanium alloy (Ti 6Al-4V ELI) to exacting specifications. A dentist places the implant into either the upper or lower jawbone. After a period of time, the implant integrates with the bone and becomes a secure anchor for a replacement tooth, a fixed bridge, a removable partial, or a complete denture. See similar questions...

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