Why Are 3-D Digital Images Useful?
Source: American Dental Association, “Digital X-rays,” 2006 www.medicalsearch.com.au/Products/Cone-Beam-3…
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What is a Dental Implant?
Think of dental implants as metal anchors, usually made of titanium, that are surgically placed into the jawbone to hold permeant replacement teeth or dentures. Through a process called “osteointergration,” the jawbone actually attaches itself to the implant over time, providing tremendous stability. Implant treatment is usually preformed by a general dentist, oral surgeon, periodontist […]
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Picture of Dental Implant Custom Abutment & Crown
Posted on March 10, 2011 by Dr.Paul Caputo DDS Custom Abutment Seen in this picture is the dental implant custom abutment fully seated on the dental implant. The fixation screw is fully tightened. Use of a custom abutment here allows for the best possible esthetics as the angulation and size of this dental implant custom abutment […]
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Are You A Dental Implant Candidate?
Who Is an Dental Implant Candidate? If you’re interested in replacing a missing tooth or teeth, dental implants may be an option for you. Most people are good candidates for dental implants. A good candidate should have the following: Healthy gums Enough bone to anchor the implants in the jawbone — Some people who have […]
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Just For a Great Laugh
I just want to start by saying this will have Nothing to do with dental implants. I saw this video in dental assistant school in 2009. All the girls including the teacher were laughing so hard. This video is great. Its about a seven year boy that had a hyperdontia (extra tooth) extracted. The dad […]
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Overdenture Dental Implants
This week I was searching for things to inform my readers about when it came to dental implants. I know there are a number of people that have dentures. There are so many reasons why people have to get dentures; accidents, periodontal disease, financial situations, etc. It might be more cost effective to remove teeth rather than […]