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 »

Sinus Augmentation: Preparing Sinuses for Dental Implants

Sinus Augmentation: Preparing Sinuses for Dental Implants The quality and quantity of available bone are key to successful placement of maxillary dental implants. If you don’t have enough bone in your upper jaw (maxilla), you may need sinus augmentation surgery – also called a sinus lift or sinus graft – before your dental implant surgery…. Read more »

Treatment Option for Patients with Severe Bone Loss

Treatment Option for Patients with Severe Bone Loss Zygomatic (cheekbone) dental implants offer a solution for patients who may not be candidates for traditional implants due to bone loss in the upper jaw. Unlike traditional implants that are placed in the jawbone, zygomatic dental implants are anchored in the zygomatic bone. They are longer than… Read more »

What are the Components of a Dental Implant Restoration?

What are the Components of a Dental Implant Restoration? Dental implants, which may replace a single tooth, several teeth, or a full set of teeth, are composed of multiple parts that work together to provide a functional tooth replacement. Implant Titanium implants – surgically inserted into the jaw – fuse to the bone through a… Read more »