September 6, 2018
Dental implants are a huge leap forward in the field of dentistry, but many patients don’t know they exist. Or if they do, they don’t know the benefits that a dental implant could bring to their oral health and aesthetic appearance. If you’re just beginning to offer dental implantation at your practice, it’s time to […]
August 29, 2018
Since the beginning of time, humans have been using some form of dental implants to replace missing teeth. In ancient Egypt, carved shells and bones were used as artificial teeth. In the 1930s in Honduras, archaeologists discovered dental implants dating back to about 600 A.D. that were made of shells. The most important development in […]
August 14, 2018
In our grandparents’ day, there was only one solution to tooth loss — dentures. This was especially true for those with edentulism or the complete loss of both top and bottom teeth. Whether you’re suffering from tooth loss due to this condition or for some other reason, there are many alternative tooth replacement options that […]
August 1, 2018
When tooth and jaw degradation occur in your mouth, you will need bone regeneration or bone grafting if you wish to pursue dental implants. It’s imperative to have a significant amount of bone volume before your procedure. Otherwise, the inserts will have nothing to fuse with. Common reasons people suffer from bone loss include sinus […]
July 18, 2018
Although dental implant failure is rare, it can happen even if your surgeon took every extreme precaution and used the most innovative techniques. Failures don’t occur because of body rejection like you would see with an organ transplant. Instead, failure happens because of your general health as well as the process of the surgery or […]
July 9, 2018
The purpose of dental implants is to replace missing teeth — not only to create a healthy smile and boost your level of confidence, but also to benefit the structure of your mouth and face. When you have missing teeth, it can cause problems in your mouth other than not having a beautiful smile, such […]