Dental implants are very different from other tooth replacement options, such as dental bridges and partial/full dentures. They offer a number of advantages to these more commonly known dental prosthetics. What benefits do dental implants offer? Can anyone receive them to address tooth loss?
Category: Dental Implants
Should You Try Mini-Dental Implants?
We’ve discussed our dental implant options previously in this blog, such as implant dentures or single tooth dental implants. But what if a patient has lost jawbone tissue or has gum disease? These issues typically mean the patient can’t receive tooth replacement using implant technology. However, we have an option just for them. Should you… Read more »
FAQS: What Makes Dental Implants Last So Long?
While there are a number of options available for replacing missing teeth, many of them will require replacement or adjustment after only a few years. For example, removable dentures often need replacement every 5 to 10 years. A dental bridge may need to be replaced after 10 to 15 years. But dental implants, they can… Read more »
How Do I Maintain My Dental Implants?
Like your natural teeth, your dental implants will require routine maintenance. Otherwise, the same oral health concerns that would threaten natural teeth can threaten your new ones as well. Fortunately, caring for your smile and your new teeth is easy. In today’s blog, we’ll look at the steps you should take to keep your smile… Read more »
Can Loss Of Jawbone Density Impact Candidacy?
When one or more teeth are missing, a chain reaction can begin that eventually leads to facial collapse. For some, the loss of jawbone density can also impact implant candidacy. However, there are a few possible solutions to this issue. Don’t let loss of jawbone tissue dissuade you from seeking tooth replacement.
Do You Need An Implant Bridge Or Denture?
When people imagine dental implants, they usually picture a single tooth option. However, we have alternatives that can address advanced tooth loss. Depending on the state of you smile, we may recommend an implant bridge or denture. Which one will be right for you? How do they differ?
Can Implants Replace Multiple Teeth?
Have you lost multiple permanent teeth? Instead of ignoring the issue and allowing complications to develop, such as an aged appearance, why not address the issue? We can use implants to replace multiple teeth, securing lifelike prosthetics and helping you enjoy a healthy and functional smile once again.
How Do You Restore A Dental Implant?
A dental implant replaces a lost tooth, helping patients achieve a whole and healthy smile. But how do we restore them? How do we make sure they blend seamlessly with your smile? Using dental crowns, we can offer strong and lifelike restorations.
How Modern Implants Came To Be
Did you know that implants date back 4000 years? In ancient China, carved bamboo pegs were used to replace missing teeth. Implants were used in several different ancient cultures, but the modern implant procedure that we use today was actually stumbled upon by accident. Implants are the most advanced and long-lasting tooth replacement procedure available,… Read more »
What Causes Dental Implants to Fail?
As the most successful tooth replacement option today, dental implants have enjoyed an astounding 95% success rate in the decades since they were introduced. The biocompatible titanium posts, which serve as prosthetic replacements for lost teeth roots, offer unmatched stability and comfort, as well as improving long-term oral health following tooth loss. However, in rare… Read more »
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