Dental implants are inserted directly into the jaw bone. Once placed, osteoblasts and connective tissue will work to secure the implant into the bone, allowing it to become a permanent replacement for the missing tooth’s root. Dental implants are typically placed under anesthesia. This includes options such as general anesthesia, localized anesthetic, nitrous oxide, and …
Dental implants are made of titanium, a low-density, high-strength metal that is resistant to corrosion. They are designed to produce consistent results for a lifetime. On the surface of dental implants are several microscopic holes. When implants are placed, osteoblasts and connective tissue in the jaw insert into these holes, holding them fast in place and making …
Dental implants offer a number of advantages over many other forms of teeth replacement. Implants are strong, durable, inconspicuous and they arrest the loss of jawbone density that’s associated with a missing tooth. For these and many other reasons, dental implants are exceptionally popular with our Bergenfield-area patients. But at Oradell Family Dental, we know …
There’s no doubt that dental implants require a significant investment of time. And so we understand that when our Oradell-area patients consider dental implants, they want to know that they will get the most out of their investment. We know that you don’t want to have to undergo another procedure shortly after getting an implant. …
Dental implants stand far above other tooth replacement options. Secured directly into the jawbone, implants offer a number of unique and desirable benefits. Chief among these are: No risk of coming loose or falling out No damage to adjacent teeth Complete restoration of biting and chewing functions Natural-looking restorations Preservation of jaw structure This final …
Missing teeth pose a number of serious oral health issues. When a tooth is missing, bite tension is altered – a factor that can result in uneven tooth wear, excessive damage to remaining teeth, and additional tooth loss. What’s more, teeth adjacent to those missing will eventually slide into the empty space, further altering bite …
Dental implants are unique among tooth replacement options in that they address the missing root, not the tooth itself. Inserted directly into bone, dental implants undergo the process of osseointegration, whereby they become accepted as a new part of the body. Once this process is complete and barring trauma or future issues such as advanced …
If you are missing one or more teeth, it is time to discuss implant dentistry with Bergen County dentist Dr. Howard Perlmutter. This tooth replacement option can produce lifelong benefits, not the least of which is the full restoration of strength to your smile. To learn more or to schedule a dental implants evaluation with …
A six-year study conducted by the International and American Associations for Dental Research has found that patients taking SSRIs experience dental implant failure at more than twice the rate of those who are not. The study, conducted on 490 patients with a total of 916 dental implants, found the rate of implant failure just above …
There are obvious reasons to maintain proper dental hygiene such as keeping your breath its freshest and your teeth their brightest. However, fresh breath and white teeth are far from the most important reasons to maintain optimal oral health. In fact, many of the reasons dental hygiene is so important have nothing to do with …
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