May 1, 2019
“Should I get a bridge or implant?” That’s a common question many people ask themselves when it comes time for teeth replacements. Extracted or missing teeth can pose the risk of infection, but a quality replacement is a key to a healthy, beautiful smile. When it comes time to replace that missing tooth or teeth, […]
April 17, 2019
The dental implant process provides patients with long-lasting and high-quality results. However, it can also require a large investment of time, money and energy. As a result, you want to give patients the highest possible chance of success when undergoing this procedure. The dental implant failure rate remains relatively low — around 1.4 percent at one year […]
March 20, 2019
Many potential implant patients wonder if an implant can be placed immediately after extraction. The answer is yes. However, the proper tooth extraction and implant timeline is different for everyone. While one patient might greatly benefit from immediate implant placement, another may be more suited for a delayed procedure. Read on to learn more about […]
March 6, 2019
Dental implants are an increasingly popular form of tooth replacement. By placing an artificial root in the jaw, doctors who perform dental implants give patients long-lasting results that both look and feel like natural teeth. However, until recently, dental implant placement and loading was a long process that many patients and clinicians weren’t willing to […]
February 27, 2019
Dental implants are an increasingly popular form of tooth replacement. By giving replacement teeth artificial roots in the jaw, implants provide long-lasting and comfortable results. For most people, the rate of implant failure remains extremely low — one study indicates a one-year implant survival rate as high as 98.6 percent. Most patients can feel confident […]
February 20, 2019
In comparison to removable or fixed partial dentures, dental implants tend to last longer and provide more comfortable and practical results, looking and feeling like natural teeth. However, though dental implants have been used by clinicians successfully for decades, many practices avoided offering the procedure due to its long and complicated nature, which can take […]