If you are about to have a permanent tooth extracted, understanding the options is critical as implants and bridgework both have their pros and cons. An implant is actually a root replacement; however, unlike the root of a tooth, the implant actually fuses to the jawbone with a permanent crown attached to it. Implants function…
Month: April 2014
Are any of you family members on antiporosis medications? You may want to read this…
Categories: Blog
There was a new position paper published by the AAOMS (Amer. Assoc. of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons) outlining the latest guidelines as to how to classify, treat and possibly prevent jaw infection secondary to all the antiporosis medications. These medications are part of a billion dollar industry that spends millions in TV commercials to…
Dental Implants & Your Teenager, Timing Is Everything!
When it comes to permanently replacing a teenager’s missing tooth, timing is everything. As a parent or caregiver, of course you want what’s best, and an implant provides the highest quality of life in addition to being the best long-term solution…so why should you and your child have to wait? The most important reason…