“I have nothing against ‘spare parts’ if they can make your life easier— and that’s definitely what the dental implant has done for me,” says Bengt Kalin. He works as a consultant—and has had an implant as a secure replacement for his left front tooth for twelve years now.”
“The problems with my front tooth started when I was about 13 years old,” explains Bengt. “The tooth was in bad condition and I had to have a root canal. But after a while, it became discolored and bluish—not particularly attractive. So my previous dentist extracted the tooth and replaced it with a conventional crown, attached to the adjacent teeth.
In my work, I am often on a podium giving lectures. When I woke up one morning 15 years ago, I discovered that my tooth had fallen out. And I had an important presentation to make that very day! So, in somewhat of a panic, I called my present dentist who quickly glued the crown back in place. This ‘quick fix’ was repeated several times over a two-year period—very inconvenient. But I did not want to speak in front of a lot of people with a big gap in my mouth.
New teeth
When my dentist later suggested dental implants, the decision was easy. I said yes immediately! The treatment went well and everything was taken care of professionally. Today, I am not even aware of the implant —in fact, I forget that it is there!
I enjoy playing the trombone in my spare time. Now I know that I have a new tooth that can take the pressure. No more worrying about the crown falling off—and that makes my life a lot easier.”