Dental Implants

When should bone grafting be done following extraction of a tooth? It is a question often asked by patients and also some dentists. The procedure …

Last month, we saw three patients referred for complications from failed oral surgery procedures done at general dentistry offices.  The first patient suffered chronic infection …

Dental impressions are an inherent part of dental implant replacement of missing teeth. They are required to capture the teeth anatomy for both diagnostics, as …

Why would anyone want to have a perfectly healthy dental implant removed? Dental implants have made a remarkable impact on the lives of millions of …

Have you wondered… Are people 85 and over good candidates for dental implants? Should dentists recommend dental implants over conventional dentures in older individuals? How …

The oath traditionally taken by dentists is to save the tooth, no matter what it takes. “Herodontics” is a term used by some to describe …

If you find the treatment process for dental implant replacement of missing teeth confusing, you are not alone; terms like ‘comprehensive,’ ‘phase 1 and 2 …

Post-operative discomfort following placement of dental implants  often resolves within a few days. However, pain persisting weeks or even months after implant placement indicates either …

The most common cause of weakening or resorption of the jaw bone’s width and height is tooth loss which can happen from caries, gum disease, …

There are many ads that advertise mini dental implants, and even recommend them over conventional dental implants for replacement of missing teeth. What most patients …