To understand All-on-4® dental implants, you must first understand what a single dental implant is. Dental implants are tiny, screw-like titanium rods that are inserted through the gums and into the jawbone. This implant serves the same purpose as the patient’s natural tooth root—anchoring the tooth into position. A crown is secured to the top …
Dental Bone Grafting Surgery: What is it and how can it help me?
Dental bone grafting surgery is necessary for patients who want a dental implant placed and for patients who have lost jawbone mass because of a missing tooth, periodontal disease, or dental trauma. When tooth roots are connected to the jawbone, your jawbone health is secure. If a tooth is missing, dental implants can replace the …
All-on-4 Dental Implants vs Dentures
Advances in dentistry now offer superior solutions to common dental problems like missing teeth. Not long ago, patients who had lost most of their teeth to periodontal disease, trauma, or other oral health problems, had only one choice—removable dentures. Now, dentists offer an array of restorative techniques, such as implants, bridges, partial dentures, and complete …
Should You Have a Bone Graft at the Same Time as Your Tooth Extraction
Unfortunately, there are times when tooth removal is necessary. Despite every effort to save it, an extensively damaged tooth can compromise your overall oral health and lead to more serious issues. If you are about to undergo a tooth extraction in Auburn, CA, our team can help you determine whether a bone grafting procedure is …
Better Dentures, Better Life!
Do you know someone who could use a better set of teeth? Traditional removable dentures and partial dentures have been the standard option for replacing lost teeth for decades—centuries actually. But they have their limitations. Not only are they less-than-effective at restoring your natural range of dentition, but they can also hurt the gums. Beyond …
Implants, Overdentures, and All-on-Four®: What’s the Difference?
If you are missing teeth, you have likely researched teeth replacement options. Over the past few decades, there have been significant advances in the field of dentistry that provide predictable, long-term solutions with the use of dental implants. Today, there are so many options available, it can seem overwhelming when trying to determine which one …