Dental Implants
Single Tooth Replacement Options: Making the Right Choice
Key Takeaways: When you’re missing a tooth, you have options. Dental implants, fixed dental bridges, and partial dentures can all help to restore your smile—but they each have pros and cons. Only an experienced oral surgeon can help you determine the right tooth replacement solution for your needs and budget. Are you losing confidence […]
Can You Get All-on-4 Dental Implants with Gum Disease?
Key Takeaways: All-on-4 dental implants are a great option to replace a full row of teeth, without the pain, cost, and recovery time associated with traditional implants. Many patients with gum disease successfully get All-on-4 implants—ultimately, it depends on the health of your gums and jaw.
Can You Get Dental Implants with Bone Loss?
Yes, you can get dental implants with bone loss. While bone loss can complicate the implant process, solutions are available to help most patients restore the function and aesthetics of their smile, even if they’ve experienced significant jawbone loss. Bone grafting and the innovative All-on-4 implants offer individuals with varying degrees of bone loss a […]
Teeth Replacement Options: All-on-4 Dental Implants vs. Traditional Implants
Have you lost all—or nearly all—your teeth to age, advanced periodontal disease, decay, or injury? Are your removable dentures failing and causing too many problems? Have you been told you are not a candidate for dental implant surgery to replace missing teeth due to bone loss in your jaw? The good news is that modern […]
Types of Dental Implants for Replacing Missing Teeth
Missing teeth can affect more than just your smile—they can impact your confidence, your ability to enjoy your favorite foods and even your overall quality of life. If you’ve ever felt the embarrassment of hiding your smile or struggled with the discomfort of chewing, you’re not alone. At Bergen Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, our oral […]
What is the Osseointegration of Dental Implants?
If you had a consultation with one of our oral surgeons about dental implants, you may have heard us use the word ‘osseointegration’ and are wondering what it means. We often talk about osseointegration as it pertains to the healing process of dental implants. Simply put, osseointegration is a natural process that occurs when the […]
Proper postop care for dental implants
Follow these simple tips to heal as quickly as possible following dental implant surgery.
When Can I Go Back to Work After Dental Implant Surgery?
Modern dental implants have the ability to completely revitalize a patient’s lifestyle. It’s natural, then, to wonder how quickly you can return to your normal routine after the procedure, including going back to work. You may be wondering, how much time off of work do you need for dental implant recovery? The short answer is […]
Antibiotics Dos and Don’ts
If you’re preparing for oral surgery, you might have concerns and questions about the healing process. Both pre-surgery and post-operative care are important, and it’s essential that you follow your surgeon’s instructions carefully to ensure your procedure goes smoothly. And how about antibiotics? Will you receive a prescription before surgery? Afterward? What do you need […]
The Negative Effects of Smoking on Dental Implants
There’s no question that smoking is bad for your health and harms every organ of the body, but our patients here at Bergen Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery who smoke often want to understand exactly how smoking affects the chances for successful dental implant surgery. Put simply, smoking has adverse effects on oral health for obvious […]
