Dental implants are, bar none, the best tooth replacement option available. Dental implants are natural-looking, allow you to eat your favorite foods, require no special care and can last a lifetime. But they do have one limitation. The dental implant process can take time. How long it takes depends on your oral health. Immediate Placement If you are having a …
What is Bone Resorption?
Bone resorption occurs when the bone in the jaw is not stimulated properly. If the bone is not stimulated, new tissue does not develop, and wear and tear leads to the bone becoming atrophied, or resorbed. The long-term result is a change in the shape of the jaw and, eventually, change in the facial shape, usually with the lower jaw …
Are Bone Grafts Safe?
Dental implants placed within the jawbone have become an increasingly popular and aesthetic way to replace missing teeth with strong, high-quality artificial teeth that look, feel and function like your own teeth. Unfortunately, in some cases, the jawbone may not be strong or substantial enough to support dental implants. The bone grafting procedure is an excellent way to replace lost …
Dental Implants and Bone Grafting
For a few, bone grafts are required before dental implants due to the insufficient bone. A dental implant is a titanium root substitution. It is embedded into the jaw, and as the bone regenerates, it combines the root into the mouth structure. In any case, you must have a decent establishment for the titanium root to be placed, otherwise, the …