Periodontal

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 …

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 …

Dental implants require a solid foundation of bone for long-term stability, natural esthetics, and healthy function. However, when teeth are lost, especially in the lower …

In modern dentistry, dental implants have become the gold standard for tooth replacement. But as our tools, materials, and knowledge evolve, we must ask a …

Gum recession around dental implants can result in aesthetic compromise and inflammation with pain. This condition is often due to thin or missing bone or …

Pain, bleeding, and gum tissue swelling around dental implants are common signs of inflammation, otherwise known as peri-implantitis. But in some circumstances, patients report pain …

External resorption is a slow and gradual process which results in decalcification and deterioration of tooth over time. It often appears as a pink area …

The evolution of minimally-invasive techniques in medicine and dentistry has resulted in significant improvement in patient recovery, treatment success, and a decrease in general complications. …

Dental implants heal to the surrounding bone through a process known as osseointegration. Complete loss of contact between the bone and the implant, although rare, …