A Bangalore man is smiling happily since he was fitted with a 3D printed denture. Not only that: he’s talking and eating more easily since the denture closes a hole in his mouth left by oral cancer surgery.
Read Dental StoryMenopause results in many changes in the way a woman’s body works. Estrogen is a keystone hormone that serves to control and balance numerous other hormones and processes in the body, so when estrogen levels drop, a number of bodily functions change, including how bones are maintained. And anything that affects your bones can affect dental implants.
Read Dental StoryDental implants have so many benefits to recommend them that it’s no wonder they’re growing in popularity by leaps and bounds. After all, who wouldn’t want a replacement tooth that is just as attractive and just as functional as the natural tooth that was lost? But dental implants do have one drawback: they can take a long time to complete.
Read Dental StoryWhen you are deciding between titanium dental implants and metal-free dental implants, you want to make sure you’re making the healthiest choice. If you are uncomfortable with the thought of metal implants or think you might have a titanium allergy, you might be considering ceramic implants instead, but you might be concerned if you read something saying these implants are radioactive.
Read Dental StoryThe dental implant market has been estimated to grow by nearly 10% in the next five years. That’s about double the next largest segment of growth in the dental field. So why do implants keep getting more popular? That’s easy: they’re great, people are learning that they’re great, and they keep getting better.
Read Dental StoryDental implants have proven to work wonders for people who have experienced tooth loss and help prevent further damage to the jawline and other teeth. The main catch with dental implants is that if they are not properly taken care of then the risk for infection rises dramatically, leading to dental implant failure.
Read Dental StoryDental implants are a great tooth replacement option for most people. But not all dentists see it that way. Many people are turned away by dentists who think they’re too big a risk to be given dental implants. But we’re here to tell you that many of the common reasons for rejecting patients may not matter. You are likely a candidate for dental implants.
Read Dental StoryAlthough the majority of dental patients have eagerly made the transition to tooth-colored fillings. With their improved appearance and no mercury content, the fillings are very popular with everyone–except some dentists.
Read Dental StoryWhen deciding whether to save a tooth or not, we will sometimes talk about a tooth as being “hopeless.” This is a semi-clinical term that is readily understood by dentists and periodontists but may be unclear to you. So, what do we mean by a hopeless tooth?
Read Dental StoryWhat gives dental implants their great advantages–no special cleaning, no slipping, and the ability to eat a full range of foods–is that they are anchored in your jaw bone like your natural teeth. But what if you have a bone disease? Can you still get dental implants? The answer is yes, but you have to be aware of special risks and considerations.
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