Dental Blogs

Replace Your Missing Teeth with Durable Metal Free Dental Implants

Restorative

Who wants to lose their natural teeth? Nobody! At least that’s everyone’s wish. Unfortunately, tooth loss is common in America, with more than 120 million Americans missing at least one or more teeth! While losing teeth is never fun, the good news is that there are numerous tooth replacement options to fix your gaps. Nicolas A. Ravon, DDS, MSD offers metal-free dental implants designed to act, look, and perform like your natural teeth.

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Gray Gums after Dental Implants

Restorative

If you get dental implants, it’s at least partly because you are hoping for a highly cosmetic restoration for a missing tooth. But what if your gums turn gray, brown, or black after dental implants? This is a possible complication, but it’s not a concern except a cosmetic standpoint, and there are options to fix the problem.

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Should Implant Dentists Be Licensed?

Restorative

Came across an interesting story about implant dentists in Saudi Arabia (ah, the wonders of the Internet!). The headline tells us that more than half of dentists were unqualified to place dental implants. But when you read the article, it turns out that the dentists in question are simply unqualified because they are general dentists, and in Saudi Arabia, dentists need a special license to be considered implant dentists.

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How Long Will I Have to Wear a Dental Splint?

Restorative

One of the most common tools used in reconstructive dentistry is the dental splint. If your tooth has been loosened or even knocked out completely (avulsed) because of trauma, a dental splint is used to stabilize it while it heals. But how long will you have to wear your dental splint to help the tooth heal? Normally, you will wear the splint for 14 days, but in some cases, it may take longer.

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The Benefits of Non-Metal Implants

Restorative

Dental implants are the gold standard for those who are looking to replace missing teeth. Traditionally, a dentist uses titanium implants, which are not only strong but also allow for the jawbone to grow around the implant through a process called osseointegration. With that being said, not all dental implants are created equal. While studies have shown that dental implant success rate is relatively high, there are some drawbacks primarily due to the use of titanium instead of a more bioinert material.

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