We have in implant dentistry, this concept of mechanical stability versus biologic stability. For an implant that’s placed initially, the implant pilot hole, or the hole that we drill, will always be a little smaller than the […]
Dental implants may be one of the most important advances in dentistry today. The ability to replace a single missing tooth without damaging or cutting an adjacent tooth is a really big value. As technology keeps improving […]
Periodontal (gum) disease is one of the most widespread diseases in the world today. Most people don’t know that they have periodontal disease because it doesn’t hurt. It’s up to your dentist and your hygienist to make […]
That’s a really good question. These are technical questions that I think are kind of neat to challenge me to explain in this way. We have an implant dentistry at this concept of mechanical stability versus biological […]
Many dental implants are thinner titanium screws. That’s what makes them mini. They’re thinner than tradition or a standard category. If we’re thinking about the measurements, it would be less than 3.2/3.3 millimeters in diameter. Many implants […]
Okay. So, today’s the day you’re getting your final set of teeth. Here’s what you’re going to expect. You’re going to come back into the office. We’re going to have everything all laid out. We may use […]
Okay, so you’ve had the procedure done, and now you’re in the healing phase. After we do this work, the gums will swell a little, and then they’ll shrink up. The implants will need some time to […]
Okay, so it’s dental implant day. We’ve got everything all set for you. Some patients are nervous. That’s natural. We’re here to make you feel very comfortable. We’ve done this hundreds, if not thousands of times. Here’s […]
Your next step, and we’re so excited for your next step and that you’ve begun your journey already- but, your next step is going to be to come into our office and have our initial records made. […]
Most of the time, as patients, there’s a thought that “I have a toothache,” “My tooth doesn’t look right,” or “something’s going on with, say, ‘I see a black spot,’ and we kind of neglect the gums. […]
