Implant Dentistry

When the concept of dental implants and the mechanisms in which they work were introduced to mainstream dentistry during the late 1970’s, the advent of dental implants opened up an excitingly new chapter in dentistry. Through the 1980’s, the news of the successful procedure of dental implants spread at an explosive rate. It took approximately […]

The art and science of implant dentistry has advanced rapidly during recent years and new techniques and materials have greatly improved our ability to replace missing tissues with functional and natural-looking artificial prostheses called dentures implants. However, it must be remembered from the outset that no prosthesis or artificial substitute will ever function as well […]

Implant dentistry is a safe, predictable method for replacing missing teeth. “Immediate dental implants” or the placement of tooth implants at the time of extraction is a great method of implant placement. This method can be considered when a single upper front tooth is traumatized, when one or two teeth have advanced decay, or when […]

The endosseous system of dental implants, currently the most popular system used, has been utilized to replace missing teeth for over thirty years. Dental implants are very successful. Dental implants are made of titanium, an inert metal that bonds with the bone and forms a very tight union. Dental implants have a 90% to 95% […]

Q. What is a dental implant? A. A dental implant is a permanent artificial tooth replacement. Q. Who should you see about getting dental implant surgery? A. When getting a dental implant, you should select a dentist or dental team with in-depth knowledge and prior experience with all aspects of the treatment. It is important […]

Dental implantology has made huge strides in just the past 20 years – but the concept is anything but new. The idea of a tooth replacement anchored permanently into the jaw has been around since antiquity. Archeologists know the ancient Egyptians tried to implant precious stones into the jawbone where teeth were lost. Half a […]

In spite of the tremendous reduction in dental cavities in the past 20 years, a missing tooth or teeth remain a problem in the adult population. The sheer numbers of tooth loss in people over 35 indicate many of us could benefit from dental implants. Tooth implants have been part of many dentist practices for […]

If you have lost a tooth, it is likely that one of your options is to replace it with a dental implant. Before you decide a course of action, you should consider asking your implant dentist some simple questions: What is a dental implant? A dental implant is a titanium metal replacement for a root […]

Are you missing a permanent tooth? Do you have gaps in your smile? Do you wear dentures and experience some of the following problems: Slipping and clicking while talking? Irritation and pain when you chew? Fear of eating in public? Feeling or looking older than your age? You may be a candidate for dental implants, […]

Much is being said about dental implant procedures. A national radio spot states that steak and corn-on-the-cob are no longer just a memory for people with tooth loss. Tooth implants, they say, can bring back bite strength and, certainly, improve all-around dental function. Just what are dental implants though? Tooth replacement systems differ but continue […]