A 70-year-old patient presented to the dental practice for an emergency exam after experiencing pain around the peri-implant tissues of implant #5. On evaluation, sulcular pus and buccal edematous ...

Periapical radiography is superior to cone-beam CT for detecting peri-implant bone defects, according to a study in Clinical Oral Implants Research (March 27, 2012) The researchers from King's College ...

Missing teeth can throw your bite out of alignment, altering your facial shape. They can also make you self-conscious about your smile. If you choose to replace missing teeth, your dentist may ...

It’s rare to have problems with dental implants. However, just like with any surgery, there are always some risks. And while implants have a high success rate, it’s possible they may fail. Here are ...

Dental implants are artificial structures that a dental surgeon inserts into the jawbone. A person may require implants if they have lost one or more teeth. Keep reading to learn about the types of ...

When you reach a certain age, it's normal to have questions about whether dental implants are right for you. You may think about what kind of success rate you'll have with implants based on your age.