dental implants

28 Mar Dental Implants: Say goodbye to denture adhesive

Posted at 07:40h in dental implants

Say goodbye to messy adhesives with secure dental implants from experienced oral surgeons in Charlottesville, VA.Long-term denture wearers who are tired of ill-tasting and often ineffective dental adhesives have a better option—dental implants. Because they are connected to the jaw, dental implants that support a denture...

02 Jan Preserve Natural Teeth with Dental Implants

Posted at 18:35h in dental implants

If you are considering replacing your missing teeth, you should know a little about how your choice will affect the rest of your natural teeth. Some tooth replacement choices can only be stabilized by attaching or connecting to the neighboring teeth. In fact, some choices...

16 Jul What factors contribute to the long-term success of dental implants?

Posted at 18:46h in dental implants

Dental implants are intended to be a permanent solution for tooth loss, and in most cases, that is true. However, a small amount of implants do eventually fail. Certain factors can contribute to the success of dental implants. The longevity of a dental implant is due...

25 May Can I replace my dentures with dental implants?

Posted at 19:17h in dental implants

Most denture wearers have a love-hate relationship with their false teeth. While dentures are an effective way to completely replace all of the upper or lower teeth, they require a great deal of patience. They don’t function as well as natural teeth, sometimes limiting your...

06 Mar Will dental implants affect the adjacent natural teeth?

Posted at 18:02h in dental implants

Dental implants are becoming increasingly popular for tooth replacement. The technology is far superior to other alternatives, like fixed permanent bridges. One of the major benefits of dental implants is their fit with the natural teeth that remain in the mouth. Dental implants are free-standing, requiring...

03 Jan What does a dental implant procedure involve?

Posted at 19:03h in dental implants

If you are missing teeth and are considering dental implants in Charlottesville VA 22911, you may have questions about the how the implant process works. The first step is a visit to Dr. Carlos Ibañez, your Charlottesville oral surgeon, to determine whether you are a candidate...

29 Nov Dental implants: Will I need a sinus lift?

Posted at 16:26h in dental implants

Charlottesville patients are increasingly turning to dental implants to replace missing teeth, but not all patients are candidates for immediate dental implant placement. For candidates with significant bone loss, a sinus lift or sinus augmentation may be necessary before the implants can be placed. Dental implants...

06 Jun Are there age requirements for dental implants?

Posted at 20:18h in dental implants

There are many appealing qualities that have increased the popularity of the dental implant procedure. In addition to the broad spectrum of possible uses, the implant is an optimal tooth replacement alternative for virtually all healthy adult patients. As long as the jaw bone has...