Ever self-conscious about your smile? If you’re missing one or more teeth, dental implants offer a transformative solution. At Bay Area Surgical Arts, we specialize in advanced dental implant procedures that restore function, appearance, and confidence. With our robotic, cutting-edge technology and a personalized approach, Dr. Nima Massoomi and our skilled team are dedicated to…
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Benefits of Full Arch Dental Implants
For those grappling with missing teeth or persistent periodontal disease and loose teeth, Full Arch Dental Implants, also known as “All-on-4” is a revolutionary solution that is offered by Dr. Massoomi at Bay Area Surgical Arts. Beyond providing a fixed solution, instead of having to remove your dentures, the Full Arch Dental Implants restore the…
Titanium is Your Jawbone’s Best Friend
The key to a successful dental implant is osseointegration: the fusing of the implant with the patient’s jawbone. At Bay Area Surgical Arts, Dr. Massoomi performs dental implant procedures, with the use of the latest available technology in this field. As one of the top Oral and Maxillofacial specialists in the Bay Area, patients get…
Latest antibiotics recommendation for the general dentist
Occasionally, we receive phone calls from dental offices asking what type of antibiotics to prescribe for their patients. In the most recent edition of the JADA (Journal of the American Dental Association), there was a review article looking at antibiotics use. As a result new guidelines were formulated, here is the citation: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.adaj.2019.08.020 Below is a…
Wisdom Teeth Aftercare
Having your impacted wisdom teeth removed is a serious surgical procedure, and post-operative care is extremely important! Read on for instructions on how to care for your sore mouth, and how to minimize unnecessary pain and complications. Immediately Following Surgery: Keep a firm, yet gentle, bite on the gauze packs that have been placed…
Take Care of Your Dental Implants
How to Take Care of Your Dental Implant Cleaning and taking care of your implant is just as important as cleaning your natural teeth. Here are some things you should know about caring for your implant. Your implant and your natural teeth are similar because they both rely on healthy tissue for support!…
Dental Implants and Bone Grafting
Before you can get a dental implant from Bay Area Surgical Arts in San Francisco and Cupertino, we have to make sure you have enough health bone in your jaw. Plenty of healthy bone is essential, because it provides the support and stabilization required for a successful implant. A dental implant is a titanium post…
Wisdom Teeth: Questions Answered
If you or your child are getting your wisdom teeth removed, you must have questions! We are here to make you feel as comfortable as possible. As always, if you have other questions feel free to contact us. We are more than happy to help you understand more on your upcoming procedure. Read on for…
When Should You Consider Dental Implants?
Dental implants typically consist of three components: the post, the abutment, and the restoration. The post is a screw which is inserted into the bone. The abutment is attached to the post and the restoration is placed on top, giving the finished product a beautiful, realistic look. Dental implants are an effective way to replace…