Common Types of Dental Implants In the field of implant dentistry, there are many different types of dental implants, each one designed to meet your specific needs. Only after a thorough evaluation and with the use of diagnostic CT scans will Sunnyvale dental implant dentist Dr. Gupta be able to recommend the best treatment option for […]
Dental implants enable dentists to create healthy, attractive smiles in an innovative way. Used to replace one or more missing teeth, dental implants are another alternative to conventional bridges and dentures. In essence, dental implants act and look like natural teeth. And, because they maintain bone mass, dental implants can help prevent additional tooth loss […]
Reference: Balshi TJ, Wolfinger GJ: Single Tooth Replacement:Fixed Partial Denture Vs Single Tooth Implants. Valley Forge Dental Journal, Spring 1997. There are many patients who present with a chief complaint of a single missing tooth. In the anterior region, single tooth loss is most commonly a result of a traumatic injury or it is a […]
After losing a tooth, or several, many patients find that the best option for replacing them is with a dental implant-supported prosthesis (i.e., crown, bridge, or denture). Dental implants are small posts made from biocompatible titanium, and after they’re inserted, your jawbone heals by fusing to their surfaces. Though they are often the optimal solution, […]
When you lose a tooth, or a couple of teeth that are adjacent to each other, then you can regain your smile’s beautiful appearance and most of your bite’s function with a custom-made dental bridge. What a traditional bridge can’t do, however, is replace the roots of your lost teeth; therefore, traditional bridges lack the […]
When you lose a tooth, your most immediate concern may be how your smile looks with a tooth missing from it. However, there are many more concerns involving the long-term health and integrity of your smile, such as how well your bite will function and how the loss of the root affects your jawbone. Because […]