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Dental Implants and Smoking: Risks, Effects, and Best Practices

Dental implants offer a revolutionary solution for missing teeth, providing a natural look and feel while restoring functionality. However, the journey to a perfect smile can be fraught with challenges for smokers. Smoking significantly impacts the success and longevity of dental implants, posing risks such as delayed healing, increased infection rates, and implant failure. Understanding

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Permanent Dentures vs. Dental Implants: Making the Right Choice for Your Smile

When it comes to restoring your smile, the choice between permanent dentures and dental implants is crucial for achieving long-term oral health and functionality. Both options offer effective tooth replacement, but understanding their differences can help you make an informed decision.  Permanent dentures provide a removable solution that mimics the appearance of natural teeth, while

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Can You Get Dental Implants with Gum Disease?

Dental implants have revolutionized the way we approach tooth replacement. They provide a permanent solution for missing teeth, offering durability, functionality, and a natural appearance. However, dental implants’ success depends heavily on your gums’ health. Gum health is crucial as it supports the implant, ensuring it remains secure and functions effectively. Our Advanced Periodontics &

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Can Dental Implants Get Infected? Understanding Risks and Prevention

Dental implants have revolutionized tooth replacement, offering a durable and natural-looking solution for those with missing teeth. Their popularity stems from their high success rate and the significant improvement they bring to oral health and aesthetics. However, like any medical procedure, dental implants carry certain risks.  One concern that often arises is the potential for

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Exploring the Cost of Zirconia Dental Implants: Factors and Considerations

Zirconia dental implants are emerging as a compelling alternative to traditional titanium implants, offering superior aesthetics and biocompatibility. As more patients seek metal-free options for dental restoration, the demand for zirconia implants is rising. However, understanding the cost of these advanced implants is crucial for informed decision-making.  This article will discuss the key factors influencing

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Bone Grafting for Dental Implants: Enhancing Success in Tooth Replacement

Discover the transformative power of bone grafting in dental implant procedures, where the foundation for tooth replacement is fortified. In this intricate process, bone grafting acts as a vital scaffold, replenishing lost bone and ensuring a robust base for implant placement. Adequate bone volume is not just a preference but a prerequisite for implant success,

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Understanding the Timeline: How Long Does It Take to Get Dental Implants?

Dental implants have revolutionized the field of dentistry, offering a durable and lifelike solution for replacing missing teeth. Unlike traditional dentures or bridges, dental implants provide a permanent foundation for replacement teeth that look, feel, and function like natural teeth. However, embarking on the journey to restore your smile with dental implants requires understanding the

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Understanding the Process: Removing Dental Implants Safely

Dental implants, a reliable and durable solution for missing teeth, are a testament to our Advanced Periodontics & Implant Dentistry expertise. They consist of a titanium post surgically placed in the jawbone, providing a stable base for a crown or bridge. While dental implants have a high success rate, there are instances where removal may

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Understanding Osseointegration: The Key to Successful Dental Implants

Osseointegration, the process where dental implants fuse with the jawbone, is a crucial step for implant success. It determines their longevity and effectiveness. Understanding osseointegration is key for patients as it allows them to comprehend the journey of their implants, make informed decisions, and set realistic expectations. For dental professionals, a comprehensive understanding of osseointegration

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Understanding the Stages of Dental Implants: From Planning to Restoration

Dental implants are a remarkable solution for missing teeth, providing both functional and aesthetic benefits. Understanding the stages of the dental implant process is crucial for patients and practitioners. From initial planning, including assessment of bone quality and quantity, to surgical placement and eventual restoration, each phase requires precision and expertise. Recognizing these stages ensures

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Dental Implants and MRI: Understanding Compatibility and Safety

Dental implants provide several benefits, including improved aesthetics, enhanced chewing ability, and preservation of bone structure. At Advanced Periodontics & Implant Dentistry, we understand the transformative impact dental implants can have on restoring oral health and confidence for our patients. However, as dental technology advances, it is essential to address concerns regarding their compatibility with

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Do Dental Implants Hurt? Managing Pain and Discomfort

Are you considering dental implants but worried about potential pain or discomfort during or after the procedure? Advanced Periodontics & Implant Dentistry is here to put your mind at ease. We aim to address these concerns head-on by providing insights into how dental implant procedures are managed to minimize discomfort and ensure a smooth recovery

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Dental Implants For the Treatment of Periodontal Disease

Periodontal or gum disease is a chronic bacterial infection of the gums that affects the supporting bone. Individuals who struggle with periodontal disease often experience bone and tooth loss. Unreplaced teeth can cause several complications, such as causing the adjacent teeth to shift, become crowded, or fall out. Replacing missing teeth is essential to your

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How Black Mold Can Cause Tooth Decay

Mold exposure in homes can be a costly and dangerous situation, particularly when toxic black mold appears. The symptoms and health effects of black mold exposure and black mold poisoning are endless, covering a wide range of health issues. Identifying the indications of black mold can keep you and your home safe. Many people are

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Smile In A Day™ Explained

Do you lack confidence in your smile because of missing teeth or an unstabilized denture? Then you need Smile In A Day™! Smile In A Day™ is a state-of-the-art technique that provides a full mouth reconstruction quickly and effectively. If you are looking for a new smile in just one day, this is the procedure for

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Holistic Approach to Dental Implants

Are you in need of dental implants, but concerned about a synthetic metal such as Titanium entering your body? This is a legitimate concern for many people who are looking for the safest, most effective way to improve their smile with implants. The dentists at Advanced Periodontics & Implant Dentistry in Manhattan have a holistic, safe, andminimally invasive solution to your concern that will be quick to

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How Much do Dental Implants Cost?

Dental implant treatment involves a variety of different fees that can impact your total costs. Some of the most common ones are: Extracting any diseased teeth Surgical placement of the implant The number of implants that you need Additional surgeries (such as bone grafting or sinus lifts) The final restoration (crown, bridge, All on 4,

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What To Expect After Dental Implant Surgery

So you’ve decided to get dental implants. You’re looking forward to having a full smile and being able to eat anything you want.  But you’re not looking forward to the surgery part of getting your new teeth; it makes you a little bit nervous because you just don’t know what to expect as part of the

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What Is a Bonded Dental Bridge?

Bonded bridges are a temporary tooth replacement option to fill gaps caused by missing teeth in the front of the mouth. This method of tooth restoration uses a natural or artificial dental crown with two metal “wings” affixed to the back. Each wing is bonded to the back surface of the neighboring teeth with a dental

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What are Dental Implants & How Much Do They Cost

Dental implants are an artificial tooth root that is placed into your jaw to hold a replacement tooth or the most commonly use d type of implant. The various types include screws, cylinders or blades surgically placed into the jawbone. Each implant holds one or more prosthetic teeth. This type of implant is generally used as an

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