Fixing an Open Interproximal Contact Between an Implant Crown and an Adjacent Tooth An open interproximal contact on an implant crown is a common occurrence with dental implants. Since, dental implants are one of the best solutions for replacing missing teeth, offering durability, functionality, and a natural appearance, this problem is being seen more and […]
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Understanding and Addressing a Loose Dental Implant Bridge Loose dental implant bridge? Don’t know what to do? Relax as typically it is not as bad as you think, but that is only typically. Worried about a loose dental implant bridge? If you have a dental implant bridge you have spent a lot of time and […]
Subperiosteal Dental Implants: A viable alternative? Subperiosteal dental implants are for patients with insufficient bone volume to receive traditional endosteal implants. These implants are custom-fit frameworks that the dentist places beneath the periosteum (the membrane covering the bone) but above the jawbone. This technique bypasses the need for extensive and risky bone grafting, making it […]
The Lateral Lingual Foramen of the Mandible: Its Impact on Implant Surgery The lateral lingual foramen, a small but significant anatomical structure in the mandible, has profound implications for dental implant surgery. In many ways it is very similar to the canalis sinuosus in the maxilla. Where is the lateral lingual foramen? This foramen is […]
The abutment of either a titanium or zirconia can fracture Dental implant abutment fractures can happen. There is certain situations that are more common. Zirconia dental implant abutments are far more likely to fracture Dentaltown thread on when a zirconia abutment breaks JPD study from 2017 from Saponaro showing the novel use of a plastic […]
What causes initial crestal bone loss from implant surgery? Crestal bone loss from an implant surgery is inevitable. Some of the bone will die from the trauma of the surgery. Where and how much is not totally in our control, but we can to some extent predict high risk areas. Note the crestal bone loss […]
What is the all on 6 implant prosthesis? All on 6 implant procedure consists of 6 dental implants that support the entire upper or lower jaw of teeth. How do the all on 6 and all on 4 differ? As the name implies the main difference is that the all on 6 has 6 dental […]
Gold v titanium dental implant screw – Which is better? Gold v titanium dental implant prosthetic screw is a question dental professionals may ask themselves or be curious as to what is the difference between the two options. Does it impact our dental implants at all? What is the cost difference in gold v titanium […]
How long can I wear an implant temporary crown? Interested in knowing how long a temporary crown on a dental implant will last? Want to know how long you can wear a dental implant temporary crown? Typically implant crown temporaries are made to wear for anywhere from a few weeks for 4-6 months while the […]
Flying after dental implant surgery? What are the rules? Flying after dental implant surgery for a single dental implant or just a few is not a concern. However, we recommend waiting if you have many dental implants, significant bone grafting, or a sinus lift. Flying after any surgery is a legitimate concern for those getting […]