Posts Tagged ‘ dental implants ’
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 […]
Which teeth can be replaced with dental implants?
Dental implants are a great option for most tooth replacement. They look, feel and function just like your natural teeth and can last a lifetime. Dental implants can be used to replace any tooth–front teeth, cuspids and molars. Dental implants for front teeth Many patients worry that their front teeth cannot be replaced with dental […]
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. […]
When to Get Dental Implants: The Sooner The Better
Dental implants are designed to function like natural teeth, providing stability and comfort that other options, like dentures, may not offer. They can significantly improve your quality of life by allowing you to eat, speak, and smile with confidence. Even with all of the benefits dental implants, offer, some people postpone treatment to correct missing […]
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 […]
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 […]
