The Advantages and Disadvantages of Zirconia Implants
If you’re considering dental implants to replace a missing tooth or even several teeth, you now have choices. Dental implants have historically been made of titanium, but more recently, zirconium has been used with considerable success. Both are classified as transitional metals; however, when zirconium is processed, the result is zirconium dioxide (zirconia). This material has the properties […]
The Best Place to Get Dental Implants
If you are considering dental implants, you want to consult with an oral surgeon. We place dental implants every day, and can help you decide if you are a good candidate for the procedure. If you are located in Cincinnati, OH, or within an hour of Wilmington, OH, consider Wilmington Oral Surgery. Our comfortable office […]
Do Dental Implants Hurt?
As with other surgical procedures, getting a dental implant usually involves some discomfort after the anesthesia has worn off. But dental implant technology has come a long way in recent years, reducing the amount of pain associated with the procedure. Computer-assisted planning at Wilmington Oral Surgery makes the process more efficient, cuts down the need […]
Are Dental Implants Safe?
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons have been performing dental implants successfully since the 1970s. They are your best option for tooth replacement because they look and function like your natural teeth. The procedure is considered safe for tooth replacement in patients who are generally healthy. As with any surgery, there are risks. But since you need […]
September is Dental Implant Awareness Month
With the theme “What’s your reason to smile?,” the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) is sponsoring Dental Implant Awareness Month in September. The celebration focuses on all the ways dental implants can improve lives. By sharing information about the dental implant process – surgery, recovery, materials, cost – the Academy hopes to help candidates for implants […]
What To Expect When You Need A Dental Implant
Dental implants restore natural function and aesthetics, and can bring back the warmth of a smile you thought lost. Whether you’re missing one, many, or even all of your teeth, dental implants can provide the foundation for a new, healthy mouth. If you’re considering dental implants, you’re probably wondering what the road ahead looks like. […]
Is There Anyone Who Is NOT A Good Dental Implant Candidate?
Most adults whose jaw and gums are in good health — and whose overall general health is strong — are good candidates for dental implants. With modern advancements in holistic tooth replacement, even if your jaw needs a bit of help to take a dental implant properly, dental bone grafting can make most people viable candidates […]
Dental Implants: A Better Choice in the Long Run
Missing teeth are a bummer. Not only do your appearance and self-esteem suffer, but lost teeth cause a cascade effect in your mouth; other teeth move, your bite becomes misaligned, and your jaw starts to deteriorate at the site of the empty sockets. There are several methods of replacing missing or decayed teeth, some of […]
Dental Implant FAQs
What is a dental implant? Dental implants have three parts: 1.) the post, usually titanium, that takes the place of your missing tooth’s root; 2.) the abutment, built into the post to connect it to your replacement tooth; and 3.) the replacement (false) tooth, custom-made to match your other teeth. Why are dental implants so […]
The History of Dental Implants
Dental implants (artificial tooth roots permanently embedded in the jawbone with a false tooth attached) have an interesting history. Wood, copper, iron, gold, jade, platinum, porcelain, sea shells, and animal and human teeth were all tried — without much success — before an orthopedic surgeon found a material that would fuse well with human bone. […]
Am I A Good Candidate for Dental Implants?
Dental implants (artificial tooth roots permanently embedded in the jawbone with a false tooth attached) are an excellent solution to a number of oral health challenges: missing teeth, unstable dentures, speech/smile/eating problems caused by dentures, lack of back teeth on which to attach a bridge, and the hassle of taking care of dentures. Implants are […]
Bone Grafting (Not as Scary as it Sounds)
Bone grafting, or the transplanting of bone tissue, is a fairly common procedure in our practice. Our oral surgeon, Dr. Puckett, is very experienced in bone and tissue grafts in the mouth and face. Dental bone grafts can help correct misaligned jawbones, allow more effective tooth replacement, and help maintain facial structure when numerous teeth […]