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… Surgery Overview A dental implant is an artificial tooth. Your … Your new tooth will attach to the post. Implants look natural. They can provide … soft foods for a while. Related Information Dental Crowns Tooth Decay Credits Current as …
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… Learning Center Learn about mouth and dental health If you've ever had a … Modification for Malocclusion Gum Disease Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease Health Risks Related to …
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… Basic Care Dental care for older people is much the same as for younger adults. But older adults do have concerns that younger …
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… Poor dental health may affect the general oral health of your developing baby. Research … builds up on your teeth. Plaque is a sticky film that contains bacteria (germs); To keep … builds up on your teeth. Plaque is a sticky film that contains bacteria (germs); To keep …
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… Surgery Overview Penile implants to treat erection problems (erectile dysfunction) are …
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… normal ear make it possible to hear. Cochlear implants can be programmed according to your … hearing loss. Unlike hearing aids, cochlear implants do not make sounds louder but improve … as sound. How Well It Works Cochlear implants have been shown to improve a person's …
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… . The implants flatten the cornea and reduce nearsightedness . The implants are shaped like … used to correct vision in adults with mild nearsightedness (1 to 3 dioptres ) who have … to be very effective for correcting mild nearsightedness. A year after having corneal …
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… Treatment Overview Tubal implants are a permanent type of birth … is done in a doctor's office or an outpatient surgery centre. It may be done in a hospital. … tubes are blocked. How Well It Works Tubal implants are not 100% effective at …
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… be replaced with an artificial lens called an intraocular lens implant (IOL). Or you may … lens, the IOL implants are called "phakic intraocular lenses" or "implantable contact … (or accommodative) IOLs. This type of intraocular lens design provides correction …
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… regularly to remove plaque. Plaque is a thin film of bacteria that sticks to teeth above … Teeth and Gums It's best to start good oral health habits before permanent teeth come … regularly to remove plaque. Plaque is a thin film of bacteria that sticks to teeth above …
