What Is An Implant Bridge? A dental implant bridge is a fantastic alternative to a standard dental bridge; the latter is typically supported by natural teeth, whereas a dental implant bridge is supported by implants placed in the jawbone. This is an ideal procedure for patients who don’t have enough remaining natural teeth to support…
When a tooth must be extracted we can sometimes place an implant in the socket immediately after the tooth has been removed. Although each case is different placing the implant immediately after an extraction generally involves several phases.
What A Sinus Lift Procedure? The sinus lift procedure is a form of surgery, also known as a sinus augmentation, which looks to add additional bone to the upper jaw. The surgery involves adding bone between your maxillary sinuses and the upper jaw, near to your molars and premolars. The sinus membrane is ‘lifted’, and…
Sometimes, when a sinus lift is required in order to have some dental implants placed but there is enough residual bone in the area of the maxillary sinus, the sinus lift can be combined with the immediate placement of the dental implants. This will significantly reduce the time of the treatment.
For dental implants to be successful, the jawbone must have enough bone to support them. Tooth loss often leads to more loss of bone. The tooth loss may be caused by periodontal (gum) disease, dental caries (cavities) and infection, injury or trauma, or a developmental defect. If the bone under your gum is not tall…
Book now Contact us more treatments Confused on which treatment is best for you? Click HERE to take our Online Assessment. get answers now! Socket Preservation is a procedure in which graft material or scaffold is placed in the socket of an extracted tooth at the time of extraction to preserve the alveolar ridge. After…
Gingival recession is a condition which causes tissues known as the gingival margin to move away from the crown of a tooth or even multiple teeth. When the gingival tissue is healthy, it’s able to form a protective ‘collar’ around your teeth and prevent symptoms such as sensitivity or decay. However, when a patient suffers…
What Is Periodontal Disease? If you suffer from swollen or bleeding gums then it is an early warning sign that they have become infected with bacteria – an infection that can go on to destroy the foundation of your teeth structure if nothing is done. This is known as periodontal disease, and it refers to…
Periodontal disease is very common in adults but it can take many different forms, from simple gum inflammation to a more serious issue that damages the gum and potentially the bone which could mean loosing teeth. The disease is caused by bacteria and mucus, along with a host of other things in your mouth, so…
