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Bone Grafting

Monday, July 25th, 2011

The increased popularity of dental implants for replacing missing teeth has led to numerous advances in the field of implant dentistry. One of these advancements, used fairly commonly in implant procedures, is bone grafting.
What is Bone Grafting
Dental implants require a certain amount of healthy bone tissue in the jaw. If this bone tissue is not [...]

How Might I Benefit from All-on-4 Dental Implants

Tuesday, June 7th, 2011

For patients who are completely missing their upper teeth, lower teeth, or both, All-on-4 dental implants offer maximum tooth replacement in as little as a single appointment. Although there are other tooth replacement options such as dentures or removable partials, many patients find that there is much to be said about this permanent tooth replacement [...]

Replacing missing teeth

Monday, May 9th, 2011

The loss of even a single tooth can have a detrimental effect on your mouth. Spaces in the mouth leave room for other teeth to move, often leading to shifts in your bite. If teeth are not replaced, these shifts can continue, causing more and more serious problems. Because of this domino effect, it is [...]

What is a dental implant?

Monday, April 25th, 2011

A dental implant is used to replace missing teeth. Implants are integrated with the jawbone because they provide a prosthetic tooth root as well as a replacement for the visible surfaces of the tooth. As permanent replacements, implants do not have to be removed for cleaning, and they will help maintain the long-term health of [...]

Dental Implants: Am I a candidate

Wednesday, April 20th, 2011

Does your smile reflect the real you? When you have missing teeth, it’s hard to feel like yourself. You may avoid smiling freely, and eating or drinking can become difficult. Your face may have lost its youthful and full appearance. Living without even a single tooth has a major impact on your self-confidence and your [...]

Optimizing Dental Implant Success

Thursday, December 30th, 2010

In planning our Frisco, Texas facility we decided upon the most advanced panoramic imaging system we could find and selected Instrumentarium’s Dental’s Orthopantomograph OP200 with volumetric tomography (VT).  The system is the most advanced and comprehensive cross-sectional imaging system currently available and provides highly precise information perfectly suited for three-dimensional implant planning.  VT provides a continuously [...]

Dental Implant Basics

Friday, December 17th, 2010

If you are tired of missing teeth or loose-fitting dentures, dental implants can change the way you live.  They are the best treatment option for one or more missing teeth.  Patients with dental implants can smile with confidence again.
You can regain the ability to eat virtually anything, you can improve your sense of taste, and [...]