Patients who are facing a tooth extraction should also be planning to replace that missing tooth afterward. The consequences of failing to replace an extracted tooth are significant. The type of prosthetic you choose is also important. Implant dentistry, which provides a structurally complete restoration, has many advantages over conventional appliances, so patients should consult… Continue reading Treatment Options After a Tooth Extraction
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Dental Implants: Will I be able to chew with the same force I use with my natural teeth?
After tooth loss, you might be wondering if your replacement teeth will stand up to your favorite foods. If you enjoy steak or biting into a crisp apple, you will want to look into whether dental implants are right for you. Our implant dentist offers tooth replacement consultations to help our patients find the best… Continue reading Dental Implants: Will I be able to chew with the same force I use with my natural teeth?
Dental Implants: What is osseointegration?
Dental implants make for excellent replacement teeth because they are very durable and stable. A dental implant’s unmatched reputation for stability as prosthetic teeth is due to the fact that they are embedded into the jawbone by an implant dentist. After implantation, bone will begin to fuse to the implant through a natural biologic process… Continue reading Dental Implants: What is osseointegration?
Enjoy Your Favorite Foods with Dental Implants
After tooth loss, eating food and speaking properly becomes very different. Tooth loss has profound effects on our everyday lives. For example, eating a meal comfortably and confidently can become quite cumbersome with missing teeth. Fortunately, patients have many options for replacing lost teeth. One wildly popular method for restoring oral function and lost dental… Continue reading Enjoy Your Favorite Foods with Dental Implants
Which teeth can be replaced by dental implants?
An increasing number of patients are considering dental implants to replace teeth lost to disease or injury, but some may have concerns that a dental implant may not be a good fit for the specific tooth that needs to be replaced. In fact, an implant dentist can use a dental implant to replace any missing… Continue reading Which teeth can be replaced by dental implants?
Dental Implants: When is a bone graft recommended?
During the process of planning for dental implant placement, the implant dentist will thoroughly evaluate the patient’s facial structures to ensure that the patient is an appropriate candidate for dental implants. Inadequate bone tissue can present an obstacle to patients who want to get dental implants. The key to dental implant durability is the bond… Continue reading Dental Implants: When is a bone graft recommended?
Will dental implants last a lifetime?
Many patients consult with an implant dentist after tooth loss because they want a durable replacement tooth that is unlikely to need to be replaced over time. Dentures and bridges often lose their fit over time as the shape of the jawbone changes, and patients may need to have those appliances adjusted or even get… Continue reading Will dental implants last a lifetime?
The History of Dental Implants
Dental implants have received a great deal of attention in recent years, but many patients don’t realize that the devices have been present throughout history. The earliest evidence of dental implants was found in societies as ancient as the Mayans. Those rudimentary appliances were made of materials like shells and ivory. A modern-day implant dentist… Continue reading The History of Dental Implants
Dental implants: Reclaim a more youthful appearance
The gap left behind by a missing tooth or multiple missing teeth can create the appearance that you are years older than your true chronological age. Fortunately, this aging process is reversible. It can be fixed in just a few visits to the implant dentist. Dental implants give you the opportunity to shave years from… Continue reading Dental implants: Reclaim a more youthful appearance
Do certain health conditions reduce implant success?
Dental implants can be a wise long-term investment if you care for them properly. Unlike other tooth replacement alternatives, the dental implant and its accompanying prosthetic crown replicate the entire structure of the missing tooth, not merely the visible portion. However, in order for those dental implants to be an enduring solution, patients’ mouths must… Continue reading Do certain health conditions reduce implant success?