The placement of a tooth implant to provide replacements for missing teeth is based on the condition of your gums and jawbone. With careful positioning, one implant can be used to support one or more crowns. Some techniques use only a few implants to support a full arch of teeth. As you make your decision…
A tooth implant replaces both the root and the chewing or biting surface of your tooth. These implants are very effective, natural looking, and can last the rest of your life if you take good care of your mouth and gums. In general, an implant is likely to last much longer than a denture, and…
Undergoing any sort of dental procedure requires proper healing to fully recover. Some dental surgeries require a great deal of time to heal properly while others are rather quick with little downtime. When it comes to a tooth implant, recovery time is relatively quick but it all depends on a number of issues. For cases…
The purpose of a dental implant is to provide a solid base to support a restoration like a crown or dental bridge. The implant itself is made from titanium or a similar metal designed to fuse to existing bone in the jaw. Once healed, the tooth implant will look and feel just like your own…
The dental implant procedure can be modified and customized to meet the needs of just about every patient. Various stages of tooth loss, bone loss, health conditions, and cosmetic challenges can typically be addressed and overcome in the hands of a skilled periodontist. For the average tooth implant candidate, the procedure is completed in phases,…
If you are missing a tooth or several teeth, you may be considering some form of dental reconstruction treatment, such as dentures, fixed-bridge treatment or even dental implants. While each has their own benefits, dental implants have the least number of negatives and so have become extremely popular with patients looking to reconstruct their smile.…