If you are missing teeth, you have several options for replacing those teeth to restore your perfect smile. One of these options is dental implants. When choosing a doctor for your implant procedure, it is important to find someone who understands how implants interact with existing gum and bone tissues. For this reason, a periodontist…
DetailsIf you are considering dental implants but have problems with your gums, you might have questions about whether implant dentistry is right for you. With appropriate pre-treatment, however, even those with receding gums can successfully receive implants to replace their missing teeth. Implants and Gum Disease Receding gums is usually caused by gum disease. The…
DetailsA 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…
DetailsDental implants are becoming more and more the treatment of choice for patients with missing teeth. Implants provide numerous advantages over dentures or bridges. They provide a full replacement tooth, including a replacement root, and look just like your natural teeth. They also help maintain the long-term health of your jawbone. If you are missing…
DetailsTooth loss that results from a traumatic injury or a genetic birth condition is quite a common occurrence. The most commonly observed, congenitally missing teeth are the upper lateral incisors, and the lower second premolars. Fortunately, there are several available options for the replacement of congenitally missing teeth. These options include removable dental appliances, permanent…
DetailsUndergoing 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…
DetailsDentures are a cost effective means of replacing lost teeth, but they often require the regular application of denture adhesives in order to provide stability while wearing. Like most fixatives, dental adhesives require to be reapplied at intervals in order to maintain their effectiveness; however, some tasks are beyond even the strongest of dental adhesives…
DetailsThe practice of using dental implants to support crowns, bridges and dentures as well as restore tooth loss, has been an exciting development in the world of dentistry. From the very crude blade style implant to the highly successful implementation of titanium used today, dental implants have become the accepted treatment to provide patients that…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsAs is the case with any surgery, planning for dental implant placement also entails preparations for what to do after the surgery. For many patients, that may involve requesting time off from work, and patients in that situation want to know what to expect. The surgery involved with dental implants has been fine-tuned over the…
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