Category: Dental Implants
Stem cells are a key building block of human life. Advances in stem cell research are bringing American medicine closer and closer to the day when we will use cell-driven therapies to attack diseases or repair damaged body parts. In some cases stem cells are being used in medical trials to reverse wear and tear injuries associated with aging, such as damage to a joint or a tooth. In others, doctors, dentists and medical researchers are using stem cells to …
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An implant supported denture is a prosthetic dental appliance that is essentially a hybrid of dentures and dental implants. As the name suggests, it is a denture that is secured by dental implants for stability instead of just resting on the gums, as a traditional denture does. Many people aren’t aware of this treatment option and have many questions when their dentist recommends an implant supported denture. Implant Supported Dentures Are More Comfortable One of the biggest complaints of denture …
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Your doctor suggested a dental implant to replace a tooth. You immediately have many questions about dental implants including the process, total cost, and what to expect from the surgery. You can always ask your dentist these questions, but you may not think of important questions until you have already left the office. To ensure all your questions are answered before you get a dental implant, read our comprehensive list of the common questions (and the complete answers) prior to …
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When a patient is missing a tooth or a series of teeth often our dentists may recommend dental implants as a preferred treatment plan. In many situations there may be alternative treatment options, such as bridges, dentures, or partial dentures, yet none of these dental treatments have the benefits that dental implants do. You may be wondering what makes dental implants our recommended treatment method when treating missing or broken teeth as opposed to these other treatment options. We have …
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Are you considering implant dentistry in Richmond, VA? Perhaps you have weighed the benefits of dentures and compared them to the benefits of tooth implants, but still have some questions. More than likely, you are thinking about the cost of this dental service and might have heard many different numbers. What is the Cost of Dental Implants? While we wish there was a simple, straight forward answer to this question, there isn’t. If you’ve been researching the cost online for …
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