Most people picture titanium when they think of implants, but recent advances in dental surgical materials over the past decade have resulted in a natural …
After a tooth extraction, implant, or wisdom tooth surgery, some patients notice facial pain that isn’t quite the same as the pain at the surgical …
The key to managing complex odontogenic infections with loss of alveolar bone and sinus perforation is careful debridement and a 3-layer socket graft technique to …
Dental implant treatment has evolved dramatically over the past decade. While implants were once placed primarily based on clinical experience and two-dimensional imaging, modern technology …
Understanding the Causes — and How to Prevent It Dental implants are designed to look and feel like natural teeth. When properly planned and placed, …
Not long ago, someone who knew I worked in dentistry asked me a simple question: “Should I see an oral surgeon or a periodontist for …
For many patients who have lost all or some of their teeth, severe jawbone loss becomes a major barrier to dental implant treatment. After complete …
Dental implants are designed to last for many years, providing stable function and natural aesthetics. However, sometimes a subtle but concerning issue may develop — …
If you are experiencing pain and swelling around your dental implants, it is most likely due to peri-implantitis, an inflammatory condition that causes bone and …
In implant dentistry, precision is everything. A poorly placed dental implant can lead to a cascade of complications—pain, infection, peri-implantitis, aesthetic failures, functional problems, and …