COMPLETE DENTURE A Complete Denture is an appliance that replaces all the teeth in one jaw. It is not cemented in the mouth and can be taken out. Frequently Asked Questions 1. What materials are in a Complete Denture? The base of a complete denture is made of pink acrylic. The teeth are made of […]

REMOVABLE PARTIAL DENTURE (RPD) WITH LOCATOR ATTACHMENTS A Removable Partial Denture (RPD) with Locator Attachments is an appliance that replaces one or more missing teeth. It is not cemented in the mouth and can be taken out. A traditional RPD is retained in the mouth by metal clasps that clip onto existing teeth. An RPD […]

PERI-IMPLANTITIS Peri-implantitis is an inflammatory process that involves progressive bone loss and suppuration affecting the gum and bone surrounding an implant. It is associated with a bacterial infection that, unless successfully treated, leads to the eventual loss of the implant. Frequently Asked Questions 1. What causes Peri-implantitis? Peri-implantitis occurs as a result of a bacterial […]

OPEN SPACES NEXT TO DENTAL IMPLANT RESTORATIONS A common complaint of having a Dental Implant, is the possibility of the development of an open space between the crowned implant and the adjacent natural tooth. Frequently Asked Questions 1. What are the causes of a space developing next to my Implant crown? As a result of […]

IMPLANT SUPPORTED CROWN An implant supported crown is a dental restoration that replaces a missing tooth by inserting an artificial titanium root into the jawbone and attaching an artificial tooth to it. It is cemented in place and cannot easily be taken out. Frequently Asked Questions 1. What material is in an Implant Supported Crown? […]

IMPLANT SUPPORTED PROSTHESIS WITH A MILLED BAR ATTACHMENT An implant supported prosthesis with a milled bar attachment replaces all the teeth in a jaw. It is not fi xed in the mouth, but rather is designed to be removed by the patient for oral hygiene purposes. The milled bar attachment is a metal bar that […]

IMPLANT SUPPORTED BRIDGE WITH SCREW RETENTION An implant supported bridge with screw retention is a dental restoration that replaces missing teeth by inserting two or more artificial titanium roots into the jawbone and attaching artificial teeth to them. It is held in place by screws which attach to the implants and can relatively easily be […]

BONE GRAFTING When bone structure is missing, reconstructive surgery can add to existing bone. A tissue that is transplanted to become part of your body is known as a “graft.” Bone grafting is done in dentistry to build a solid foundation for dental restorations. Frequently Asked Questions 1. What materials are involved in Bone Grafting? […]

IMPLANT SUPPORTED BRIDGE WITH INDIVIDUALLY CEMENTED CROWNS ON SUPERSTRUCTURE An implant supported bridge with individually cemented crowns on superstructure is a dental restoration that replaces missing teeth by inserting two or more artificial titanium roots into the jawbone and attaching artificial teeth to them. It is comprised of a substructure held in place by screws […]

IMPLANT ASSISTED PROSTHESIS WITH LOCATOR ATTACHMENTS An implant assisted prosthesis with locator attachments replaces all the teeth in a jaw. The locators attach the prosthesis to dental implants that have been previously placed in the jawbone. Usually 2 implants plus attachments are used in the lower jaw, and 4 in the upper jaw. The prosthesis […]