Like with any surgical procedure, there is always a risk of many things going wrong. However, if you have a good implantologist with many years experience, this risk will be minimal. Keep in mind that not all people are good candidates for implants. Sometimes there is not enough bone, for example. This must be dealt…
Dental implants are artificial tooth roots mainly made up of Titanium and its alloys for replacing the missing individual tooth or multiple teeth. They serve as the root for missing teeth. Dental implants treatment can be used for replacing a single tooth, replacing several teeth or replacing all of your teeth. One of the major…
Periodontal literally means ‘around the tooth’. Periodontal disease attacks the bones that support the teeth as well as the gums. Plaque is a sticky film of food debris, bacteria, and saliva. If plaque is not removed, it turns into calculus (tartar). When plaque and calculus are not removed, they start destroying the gums and bone.…
The inferior alveolar nerve supply sensation to the lower lip, chin, etc. In case of severely atrophic mandible the nerve need to be reposition to make space for implant placement. But sometimes, there can be postoperative numbness in the lower lip and chin region. So, to help patient decide, the dental professional can give a…
Dental implants are tooth root like structure that is placed beneath the gums in the jawbone. It is the only replacement option for missing teeth that are naturally looking, preserve the original bone and help in new bone formation. Unlike other replacement options, they keep jawbone healthy and maintain the overall oral health. Complications are…
Neuromuscular dentistry is the science of dentistry that evaluate the complex relationships between the teeth, temporomandibular joint and masticatory muscles in order to achieve an occlusion based on the optimal relationship between the mandible and the skull. Neuromuscular dentistry aim to get rid of temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) by reducing stress from the jaw muscles.…
Pain is the body’s way of conveying that something wrong is happening and needs attention. Pain is never really straightforward and is caused due to inflammation. It can be physical, emotional or physiological and helps in eliminating the foreign bodies or infections by activating the immune system. But if chronic, the inflamed areas will take…
Dental implants is an artificial tooth root like structure that is place beneath the gums in the jawbone and support dental prosthesis like crown, denture, etc to replace single or multiple tooth lost due to decay, gums disease, tumors, infections, trauma or developmental anomalies. Dental implants are more preferred over bridges and dentures because they are…
Dental Implants are considered as the most significant dental innovation of the generation and is considered one of the best options for replacement of missing teeth because they maintain good bone structure, give more youthful appearance and closely resemble and function like a natural teeth. Moreover, the cost of dental implant will be better than repeated…
Yes, cavities can cause bad breath. It occurs when the surface of the tooth is destroys by bacteria present in the oral cavity. The bacteria along with sugars and foods waste produces acid that causes cavities and tooth decay in the long run. Cavity is a defect in enamel or dentin resulting from pathological process…