Poorly placed dental implants in the smile zone often results in a number of complications including poor aesthetics, bone loss from peri-implantitis, infection, and gum…
Why Some Dental Infections Can Remain Undiagnosed Until Significant Bone Loss?
2-dimensional dental X-rays (peri-apical x-rays and panorex) were the only diagnostic imaging in dentistry until availability of 3-dimensional cone beam CT scan (CBCT) in early…
Removal of a Deeply Broken Dental Implant
While dental implant fracture is rare, they can occur particularly under excessive load. This patient presented with a broken dental implant with a small segment…
Cheek Biting From Erupted (Non-Impacted) Wisdom Teeth
Impacted or malpositioned wisdom teeth are associated with a number of complications related to inflammation including infection, caries, and periodontal disease. Hence why they are…
When You Have a Missing Tooth, The First Step is ‘NOT’ to Replace It!
So you have a missing tooth and decide to pay a visit to your dentist to get it replaced. After considering all your options, you…
Amalgam Tattoo Appearing as Dark Pigmented Lesions in the Mouth
Amalgam tattoo is a benign lesion which appears as black or blue lesions in the mouth. It is caused by embedding of fine particles during…
Non-Invasive Reverse Torque Removal of Dental Implants- Part 2: The 5 Most Commonly Asked Questions
In part 2 of our episodes on Non-Invasive Reverse Torque Removal of Dental Implants, we address the 5 most common questions asked about dental implant…
Non-Invasive Reverse Torque Removal of Dental Implants: Part 1
Historically, removal of failing dental implants was a difficult and traumatic procedure requiring extensive bone cutting around the implant. But not anymore! With newer techniques,…
3-Steps For Predictable Dental Implant Replacement of Infected Non-Restorable Teeth with Bone Loss
Infection around teeth cause significant compromise to the health of the surrounding bone and gum tissue. Therefore, the proper management of the site, bone grafting,…
A Common Cause of Pain and Bleeding Around Dental Implants: Peri-Implant Mucositis
Peri-implant mucositis refers to early phases of inflammation around dental implants without bone loss. It is equivalent of gingivitis around natural teeth. Peri-implant mucositis is…