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The History of Dental Implants

Dental implants are the latest and greatest technology available to patients in need of tooth replacement, but these devices actually date back thousands of years. Archaeologists have unearthed evidence suggesting that civilizations as ancient as the Egyptians and Mayans made use of rudimentary dental implants. Those implants, which appear to have been made of simple […]

Congenitally Missing Teeth: What are my options?

Being born without certain permanent teeth can be an issue that is more complicated than it may seem at first. Many people are born without one or more permanent teeth such as the lateral incisors, canines, or the first molars. Whenever possible, the recommendation is to replace the missing teeth. However, depending upon the anatomic […]

Do Certain Health Conditions Reduce Implant Success?

Patients often seek out a tooth implant because they want to benefit from the many advantages offered by this tooth replacement treatment. However, certain health conditions may present obstacles to dental implant success if they are left untreated. A surgical procedure is required to place the dental implants, so the patient must be healthy enough […]

Reclaim a More Youthful Appearance with Dental Implants

Tooth loss and the bone loss that follows are associated with aging, and a missing tooth, or multiple missing teeth can have the effect of making you look older than your chronological age. You can reverse this effect with dental implants. These artificial tooth roots are designed to offer a lifelike tooth replacement that stabilizes […]

Dental Implant Treatment Planning

While the complexity of the Dental Implant Treatment planning is case dependent, there are two basic fundamentals that apply to every case: First implants must be surrounded by a sufficient amount of gum tissue and jaw bone, and second implants must be positioned properly to facilitate the final restoration. It’s not enough for an implant […]

New Technology Announcement

As we strive to improve our oral and maxillofacial practice and provide even better care for patients, we have invested in the CS 9300 system from Carestream Dental. This powerful device offers a full 3D CBCT Craniofacial field of view and allows the selection of up to seven fields of view for 3D images, ranging […]

Transform Your Smile with Dental Implants

Missing teeth can greatly detract from the look of your smile. Whether you’re missing just one tooth or many, dental implants can help you get your self-confidence back and give you the perfect smile you used to have. Why Implants Instead of Dentures? For a long time, the only option to replace missing teeth was […]

Should I Replace a Missing Tooth?

If you have lost a tooth, you might be debating whether or not to have it replaced. Fortunately, today you have many options, including having a tooth implant treatment to provide a natural replacement for even a single tooth. There are many compelling reasons why you should have your tooth replaced, some of which can […]

Dental Implants: Smile with Confidence

Losing teeth can be a traumatic experience and have a devastating effect on your self-confidence. This is especially true if your job involves dealing with people face-to-face on a regular basis. You can become self-conscious and uncomfortable, and your quality of life and ability to perform at your job can suffer. The solution is dental […]

Common Causes of Tooth Loss

Teeth can be lost due to a number of factors. These include decay, damage, or trauma. If you lose even one tooth, you should seriously consider a tooth implant as a permanent replacement to keep the rest of your teeth healthy and properly aligned. Most Common Causes of Tooth Loss The most common cause of […]