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 »
Soft-Tissue Grafting
What are PRP and PRF and Their Role in Healing?
What are PRP and PRF and Their Role in Healing? What is Platelet-rich Plasma? Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a substance made from the patient’s own blood that can be used in oral and maxillofacial surgery. PRP contains high concentrations of platelets—tiny cells that help blood clot and contain growth factors. To obtain platelet-rich plasma, a… 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 »