Advantages of Implant-retained Dentures Implant-retained dentures – an alternative to traditional removable dentures that rest on the gums – are fixed directly into the jawbone to provide more stability for everyday activities. Problems With Traditional Dentures Conventional dentures can slip or cause embarrassing clicking sounds while eating or speaking, and frequent adjustments and adhesives can… Read more »
Dental Implant Surgery
Are Dental Implants Permanent?
Are Dental Implants Permanent? Missing teeth are more than a cosmetic inconvenience – they affect a person’s day-to-day life and leave people looking for a permanent solution. Are dental implants permanent? While every patient is unique, it is clear that dental implants offer the most permanent solution for missing teeth. Many of the dental implants first placed by… Read more »
Are Dental Implants Right for my Teenager?
Are Dental Implants Right for my Teenager? Do you have a teenager with a missing permanent tooth? Dental implants are a proven, popular, and effective solution to replace that tooth, but there are many factors to consider before deciding if dental implants are right for your teen. Dental Implant Considerations for Teens There are factors… Read more »
Are Dental Implants Safe?
Are Dental Implants Safe? More people are looking to dental implant surgery to replace missing teeth. It’s natural to have questions before visiting with an oral and maxillofacial surgeon (OMS). Dental implant surgery should be performed by an OMS, the surgical specialist of the dental profession. OMSs are extensively trained in the surgical placement of dental implants,… Read more »
Are You a Candidate for Dental Implants?
Are You a Candidate for Dental Implants? Whether you need to replace one tooth, several teeth or all your teeth, there is a dental implant solution for almost everyone. With the exception of growing children, dental implants are the solution of choice for people of all ages, even if they have any of these concerns:… Read more »
Bone Grafting and Membranes
Bone Grafting and Membranes Bone grafting can be used in medical/dental procedures, such as tooth extractions, dental implant placement, facial trauma treatment and reconstructive surgery of the mouth, face and jaws. The goal of bone grafting is to provide good quantity and quality of bone at the desired site for proper form and function. Bone… Read more »
Dental Implant Surgery
Dental Implant Surgery
Dental Implants in Patients with Cleft Lip and Palate
Dental Implants in Patients with Cleft Lip and Palate Cleft lip and cleft palate are common birth defects that occur when the lips or palate are not fully fused during fetal development. The severity of the condition can range from a small notch in the lip to a complete separation of the lip and/or palate…. Read more »
Does Insurance Cover Dental Implants
Does Insurance Cover Dental Implants After learning of the cost of dental implants, many patients have a single question: Are they covered by my insurance? While this might seem like a yes-or-no question, the answer is not so simple. Coverage of dental implant surgery can depend on whether medical insurance, dental insurance or both could… Read more »
Edentulism
Edentulism Edentulism is the condition defined by the loss of at least one functional tooth. It can be classified as partial edentulism (one or more lost teeth) to complete edentulism (when a patient has lost all teeth). Whether due to decay, periodontal disease or trauma, edentulism has a significant effect on a patient’s oral health. … Read more »
