Implant over Denture What are Implant Over Dentures? For patients looking for a better, more comfortable way to wear a denture, the implant supported Over Denture establishes significant denture stability and retention by snapping the removable denture onto at least two dental implants. An “implant attachment” on the top of the implant is used to […]
Monthly Archives: August 2018
WHAT IS A SINUS LIFT? The “sinus lift” is a bone-grafting procedure that’s required when the quantity of bone found in a patient’s upper jaw (in the region originally occupied by their bicuspid or molar teeth) is inadequate to accommodate the length of a dental implant. It’s typically performed in advance of implant placement surgery, […]
Gum (Gingival) Grafting If gum recession is affecting your health or your appearance, a procedure called gingival (gum) grafting may be recommended. Although it might sound scary, a variety of gum grafting procedures are routinely performed by periodontists (specialists in the area of gingival tissue), and by some general dentists with specialized training in this […]
Crown Lengthening Crown lengthening can minimize the amount of gum that’s viewable in your smile and can make teeth look longer. If you’re bothered by a “gummy” smile or teeth that you feel are too small, you may want to consider crown lengthening. Also known as a gum lift, this cosmetic dentistry procedure can beautify […]
A missing tooth is a serious matter. Teeth are made to work together. When you lose a tooth, the nearby teeth may tilt or drift into the empty space. The teeth in the opposite jaw may also shift up or down toward the space. The absence of a single tooth consequently means that the functionality […]