Posts Tagged ‘ dental implants ’
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 […]
How do implants and orthodontics work together?
Most people associate orthodontics with teenagers getting braces, but orthodontics for adults can be an effective co-treatment to prepare your mouth for dental implants. In this post, we’ll discuss why someone might need orthodontic treatment prior to getting implants and how the two procedures work together to give you long-lasting replacements for your natural teeth. […]
A Simple Guide to Implant-Supported Bridges
Dental bridges have long been an effective strategy for replacing missing teeth. By attaching one or more artificial teeth (“pontics”) to adjacent crowns (“abutments”) cemented on healthy teeth, dentists can fill in the gaps in your smile. But what if a patient doesn’t have enough healthy teeth to support crown abutments? In these cases, a […]
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 […]
Can You Get Dental Implants While Pregnant?
When you become pregnant, your body goes through many physiological changes—and there are a number of activities and procedures you should avoid during this time. A question we often get at Bergen Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery is whether it is safe to get dental implants during pregnancy. The short answer is that you can get […]
