Dental Implants and Age Restrictions

Dental Implants and Age Restrictions

Are there age restrictions associated with implant dentistry? Find out whether a patient can ever be too young or too old for dental implants. If you are missing one or more of your natural teeth, then you owe it to yourself to explore the possibilities of dental...
Anatomy of Dental Implants: How They Work

Anatomy of Dental Implants: How They Work

There are generally three parts to the anatomy of a dental implant: the implant post, the abutment, and the restoration. Let’s explain each part. When placing dental implants to treat missing teeth, it’s important that we let patients know what an implant is and how...
Anatomy of Dental Implants: How They Work

Dental Implant Surgery Side Effects

Oral surgeon Theodore J. Grellner discusses the side effects that patients are likely to experience while recovering from dental implant surgery. When a tooth is lost or extracted, there is no question that it needs to be replaced. Missing teeth jeopardize the health...