If a person has recently had to replace a tooth or teeth they must have done some research to identify the best way to have that tooth replaced. By now the patient must be aware that the best way to replace a missing tooth is a dental implant, but some argue that a bridge is [...]
A message left early on the answer machine says “Hi I’m calling from Dr. So’s office it’s time for a yearly cleaning please call us back to set up an appointment time.” For most people that message means a little bit of panic and an uneasy uncomfortable feeling, thinking of someone prodding around in their [...]
It is a fact that most people are afraid of visiting a dentist. Their dislike of the dentist often has nothing to do with a past bad experience. The fear is usually a reflection of inhibition or anxiety toward dental procedures
. It’s a common problem for hundreds of thousands of people. In the old [...]
My seven years old daughter, Nikki, is in the process of loosing her baby teeth. Every time that one of her baby teeth becomes wobbly, she can’t wait to loose it. To her loosing baby teeth signals growing up and usually are followed by bigger and stronger teeth and of course a special visit from [...]
Aging dental bridges are a maintenance headache and a recipe for oral-health disaster. They are difficult to floss, often decay, and require replacement with longer bridges. According to the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID), these bridges to nowhere should be replaced with permanent dental implants.
“Many of us have had the same bridges in our [...]
That is a question that most everyone who has ever lost a tooth has asked and wondered about. It is a significant and important decision. The longevity of your Oral health will often hang in the ballet. What are the cons and pro’s of either option. Here are some facts that you should consider :
If [...]
PART ONE
Abstract: As Endosseous dental implant therapy rapidly becomes the prosthetic standard of care for a vast array of clinical applications, we are faced with the challenge of developing dynamic treatment planning protocols. This paper will discuss the clinical benefits of immediate implants and outline a synthesis of case selection criteria garnered from amongst current [...]
To most of us our automobile is an essential tool, one that drives our livelihood and our life, transporting us safely to work or other destinations, our children to school and allows us to take road trip with our family and loved ones across the country. But it can’t do what it does without basic [...]
