2019

  • Bone Disorders That May Complicate Dental Implant Treatment

    In order for you to reap the benefits of your dental implant treatment, your dentist will need to ensure that your jaw bones are healthy enough to sustain the implantation of the titanium rods used for the implants. Certain bone diseases can make your dental implant procedure risky, so be sure to let your oral surgeon know if you have any of the following conditions: Osteonecrosis Of The Jaw A rare condition known as osteonecrosis of the jaw can cause jaw bone exposure, pain when opening and closing your mouth, swelling of the soft tissue inside your mouth, and oral infections that produce pus.
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  • Understanding The Difference Between Straight And Conical Implant Devices

    Dental implants are made with root devices that are secured in the jaw. These roots are typically solid devices that look like screws, and they are constructed in different shapes. The most common are the straight and the conical roots. Keep reading to learn about them, what they look like, and when they are most often used. Straight Root Devices Straight dental implant roots have a straight structure that is the same diameter from the top to the bottom.
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