Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Dental Implant, Dental Technology, Dental Health on Apr 29th, 2008 No Comments »
Normally, dental implants last a very, very long time. This will depend on how well the implants are taken care of by the patients. In most cases, implants can last 20, 30 even 40 years if the bone stays intact around it. Even if there is a little bit of a bone loss, it should […]
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Dental Implant, Dental Health on Apr 29th, 2008 No Comments »
Dental implants should be checked every two to three months. Plaque and tartar builds up around the tooth every couple of months, which is the reason that implants should be cleaned regularly. If the patient is not keeping the area clean, tartar and plaque can be removed without any damage to the gum or the […]
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Dental Implant, Dental Health on Apr 28th, 2008 No Comments »
Not having enough bone or bone that is too soft are the two main reasons why dental implants may not be an option for some patients. In rare cases, some patients may not be good dental implant candidates because they are allergic to titanium. At this point, all implants are made from titanium.
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Dental Implant, Dental Health on Apr 28th, 2008 No Comments »
Yes, you don’t want to do have any dental implants before the age of about 16 to 18 years. This is to be sure that the jaw is not growing anymore as well as assuring that the teeth have grown in and are not moving anymore. At that time, a decision can be made to […]
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Dental Implant, Dental Health on Apr 28th, 2008 No Comments »
One factor to a successful dental implant is putting in a long implant. The length of the implant has a lot to do with the overall success of the surgery. The quality of the bone, meaning that it is not a soft bone, is a second important factor. Then, once the implant is put in, […]
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Dental Implant, Dental Technology, Dental Health on Apr 17th, 2008 No Comments »
Dental implants require professional cleaning every three months. The hygienist will use specially designed plastic instruments, instead of traditional metal instruments. This is so the implants are not damaged.
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Dental Implant, Dental Health, dentures on Apr 17th, 2008 No Comments »
Dental implants can easily support dentures, especially on the bottom where dentures tend not be stable. The addition of four implants to the bottom jaw can give patients a much more stable denture if the natural teeth have been removed.
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, General Dentistry, Dental Implant, Dental Health, Crowns and Bridges on Apr 17th, 2008 No Comments »
Like regular teeth, dental implants can support a permanent bridge.
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Dental Implant, Dental Health, dentures on Apr 17th, 2008 No Comments »
There is no set amount of teeth that can be replaced by implants; if there is enough bone in which to place the implants. However, if there is not enough bone or there is a sinus present, bone grafting or a sinus lift will need to be done before the implants are done.
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, General Dentistry, Dental Implant, Dental Health, dentures on Apr 17th, 2008 No Comments »
A mini dental implant helps to affix a denture or can be used temporarily while things are healing. This affordable option is not as long or as thick as a regular dental implant. These dental implants are relatively painless, but effective procedure in specific cases.