Dental Implant Basics | This site provides you with resources and links to basic information on dental implants.

By: ReginPaul

An old man cried out, “my grandchildren do not understand what I’m saying. I am like a mute person but I am not; I just have no teeth already. Dental implants are too expensive if my entire missing teeth will be replaced with artificial ones”.

Yes, as far I know, dental implants are far more expensive than partial (or full) dentures for the reason that dental implants make use of titanium screws (for Osseointegration) and the procedure is more complex than having dentures. Dentures too have a tendency to break into half if you’ve bitten hard food (such as spare ribs or hard tacos). The advantage of having removable dentures is that, you can clean it with your toothbrush separately, so, hard to reach dirt and stains can be removed.

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By: ReginPaul

Having missing teeth or no teeth at all can be disadvantageous. You cannot anymore eat your favorite grilled spare ribs during Sunday reunions or perhaps, your barbecue on a stick in your family outings. However, do not be disheartened. You do have a chance of tasting those zesty foods again!

Aside from the more common implants, veneers and bridges, you can actually have dentures for you teeth. You can choose between the removable or the fixed ones, depending on what’s more comfortable to wear for you. Fixed dentures are not to be confused with implants. Fixed dentures are glued or cemented on the gums while implants are screwed.

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By: ReginPaul

If you have lost only a tooth, you wouldn’t get partial dentures for that. You can get an implant though, however, implants have more complicated procedures. Also, tooth veneer is an option but it can make your pockets scream “ouch!” due to its high prices.

Nevertheless, there are other dental procedures that can help you get that tooth back. One of which is the dental bridge. Dental bridges, from the name itself, “bridges” or “connects” two teeth to make it look like it is part of your natural teeth. The two teeth are connected using a synthetic tooth and the whole dental bridge is locked by placing crowns over your natural teeth.

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By: ReginPaul

As a person ages, common oral problems occur. The elderly are the ones suffering from these problems and as a proof, almost all of them do not anymore have even a single natural tooth (there are exceptions to the rule).

People from all ages can have dental implants. As long as you have healthy gums & teeth bones, and not a smoker, you are highly qualified to undergo this dental procedure. If your teeth bones have deteriorated, no worries! You can have bone grafting first before having implants. Smokers too do have another choice that is somewhat synonymous to dental implants, and that is, fixed dentures. These dentures are cemented on the gums of the person, so you don’t have to put denture adhesives everyday!

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By: ReginPaul

Every puff you make with that cigarette stick contains 4,000 different kinds of toxic chemicals. From the not-so-dangerous nicotine, to poisonous arsenic, these chemicals have the capability to destroy not only your lungs and other internal organs but also that of your teeth, gums and mouth (where do you puff the smoke anyway?).

It is a fact that smokers are not advised to have dental implants because of the complications that may arise during the procedure (periodontitis due to smoking etc.). However, if you have missing teeth, you may want to try dentures. There are two types of dentures: full and partial ones. Full dentures are for those who have lost all their teeth (upper or lower), while partial are for those who have lost only some (pretty self explanatory).

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Dental Implants are more convenient, durable and stronger compared to bridges and dentures. In addition, it may be used in conjunction or support with alternative restorative counterparts for maximum effectiveness, making it a better solution to the problem of missing teeth. It is more comfortable and secured since they practically become part of you permanently, compared to poor fitting dentures which can possibly slip within the mouth causing you to mumble or slur on your words. Hence, it improves speech and makes eating easier at the same time. Moreover, it improves oral health which also means improved self-esteem. It can give you back your smile and help you feel better about yourself.

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By: ReginPaul

As we all know, surgery is one of the most dangerous procedures in the medical world (it requires a lot of expertise from the doctors’ end). Body parts of patients are surgically opened using scalpels and other medical tools for treatment purposes.

Oral and maxillofacial surgery is concerned about the improvement of hard and soft tissue imperfections of the oral and maxillofacial region. It is also concerned about the treatment of a broad range of infections and fixing damages in said region. Its scope covers big wounds or injuries, diseases in the face, neck, jaw and any part of the head for that matter. Maxillofacial surgeons have advanced surgical degrees and are originally trained in dentistry schools.

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By: ReginPaul

What is bone grafting? Is this method effective? Is this procedure recommended? These questions are running on my mind right now, so I did a little self-help and searched for the answers to it.

In the academe, bone grafting is under Dental Implantology. It is a medical procedure wherein a bone from the patient’s body will be surgically removed to be placed on his or her upper or lower teeth (where bone deterioration and/or loss are prevalent). Tooth loss may contribute to the “thinning” of the bone and so bone grafting allows dental implants to be made possible on the person’s teeth.

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