December 19, 2018
Losing teeth over time is completely normal. After all, they undergo extensive wear and tear every day. But although the situation is common, many people who have lost full sets of teeth feel embarrassed about their smile or feel uncomfortable speaking or eating their favorite foods. If you’d like to regain a complete smile after […]
December 6, 2018
If you’ve been interested in incorporating dental implantation into your practice, what are you waiting for? This lucrative service will not only help you attract new patients but also allow you to expand the level of care you provide to your current patients. However, it’s important to do your research and consider what you’ll need […]
October 17, 2018
The implant abutment is an essential component in the entire implant system. It’s the connector that joins the implant to the replacement tooth or crown. When dental clinicians place a crown on an implant abutment, it’s quite a different process than positioning a crown on a natural tooth. When choosing implant components, finding ones that […]
October 3, 2018
Adequate bone support is one of the premier concerns of all clinicians performing dental implants. After all, if there’s not enough bone, it may disrupt proper osseointegration between it and the dental implant. A narrow dental ridge presents a serious challenge for clinicians seeking to provide patients with successful placement of implants. When a patient […]
September 19, 2018
Dental clinicians know that one of the fundamental concerns involved in dental implantation is to maintain optimal bone around the implant. This requirement is one of the most critical factors contributing to the implant’s long-term success, along with the quality and stability of the soft tissue interface. A new concept called dental implant platform switching, […]
August 29, 2018
Since the beginning of time, humans have been using some form of dental implants to replace missing teeth. In ancient Egypt, carved shells and bones were used as artificial teeth. In the 1930s in Honduras, archaeologists discovered dental implants dating back to about 600 A.D. that were made of shells. The most important development in […]