As dental implants increase in popularity, the surgical procedures to place them are quite common. Still, many people are nervous about this procedure, perhaps not really knowing what to expect. Before the implant surgery you will undergo a complete dental exam. Everything is planned out in advance so that we know the exact location along the jaw to place the …
Dental Implants and Bone Grafting
For a few, bone grafts are required before dental implants due to the insufficient bone. A dental implant is a titanium root substitution. It is embedded into the jaw, and as the bone regenerates, it combines the root into the mouth structure. In any case, you must have a decent establishment for the titanium root to be placed, otherwise, the …
Advantages of Dental Implants Over Dentures
If you have lost one or more teeth because of decay, gum disease or injury, you not alone. It is a problem that millions of people deal with every day. Unfortunately, the situation can affect the way you speak, eat and smile, and even the way you feel about yourself. For many years, removable dentures or permanent dental bridges were …
Which Teeth Can Be Replaced With Dental Implants?
Which Teeth Can Be Replaced By Dental Implants? Patients with missing teeth no longer need to rely on bridges and dentures to replace their teeth. It is difficult to enjoy life with an incomplete smile and many patients fear social situations and smiling around others because missing teeth affects their self-esteem. Any missing tooth can now be replaced seamlessly thanks …
When To Get Dental Implants
Patients with missing teeth who also want or need to bring their smiles into the correct alignment may need to get both braces and dental implants. In such cases, the patient’s specific needs will determine the order in which those treatments are provided. Dental Implants After Braces Placing implants after orthodontic work is completed is the most common method of …
Provide Stable Functionality for Missing Teeth
If you are missing one or more teeth, you may already be experiencing adverse effects of missing teeth. Traditional tooth replacement options can help you restore the look of your teeth, but they are not as helpful in fixing some of the hidden concerns associated with tooth loss like gum tissue and bone density loss, and changing facial shape. Dental …
Restore Your Smile with Implant Supported Dentures
When a person is missing many teeth, it can have a major impact on his or her overall dental health and wellness. Tooth loss has an effect on the appearance of the smile, the function of the teeth, and even the structure of the jaw bone. While many dental restorations can address some of these areas of concern, only dental …
The Advantages of Dental Implants
Advantages of Dental Implants Over Dentures If you have lost one or more teeth because of decay, gum disease or injury, you not alone. It is a problem that millions of people deal with every day. Unfortunately, the situation can affect the way you speak, eat and smile, and even the way you feel about yourself. For many years, removable …
Planning to Get Rid of Your Ill-Fitting Dentures?
Dentures are often ill fitting and lack stability, cause irritation to the gums and may make it difficult to eat certain foods. Dental implants offer a way to keep dentures in place and allow you to go about your daily life with confidence. Problems With Loose Dentures The consequences of having ill-fitting and loose dentures can be far reaching and …
Health Benefits of Dental Implants
Missing teeth can affect a person on many levels. The inability to chew can take its toll from a nutritional and social standpoint. There is no better way to replace teeth than with dental implants. Dental implants are replacement prosthesis for teeth that have been damaged or lost due to physical trauma or disease. Through a process called osseointegration, the …