By now, everyone has heard of dental implants. Nothing else comes close to the natural and carefree way dental implants complete a smile. The process of implantation, however, usually involves securing the implant to a strong, healthy jawbone. Now, even those with weak jawbones can enjoy a dental implant as long as they undergo a surgical procedure first. Read on and find out more.
Strong Bones Means Strong Implants
Part of what anchors your new dental implant to the tooth on top depends on the bones of your jaw.…
Provided your diabetes is being properly managed, it does not greatly impact your quality of life. Sure, there are certain restrictions (largely dietary), but these become a minor inconvenience. To put it simply, you learn to live with your condition. It is a little different when you have diabetes and require medical treatment or dental care. When you’ve lost a permanent tooth (or one is about to be extracted), dental implants offer the best permanent replacement option.…
If your dentist has prescribed a dental implant, you may not know what to expect from the device or its installation. Here is a bit of information about dental implants to help you better understand them.
What Is an Implant Made Of?
Dental implants are usually fashioned from titanium metal. Titanium is considered biocompatible, which means that it does not elicit an immunological response from the body. Thus, the body is unlikely to reject a device made from this metal.…
