Reader Questions Answered
Socket Preservation. When Do I Need One?
Q: What is a socket preservation, and how do I know if I need one? - Stephen L. A: Socket preservation is a type of bone grafting procedure that helps preserve the integrity of the jaw bone ridge after a tooth extraction. Some people experience severe bone loss and consequent collapse of … [Read More...]
Dental Implant Bridge
Q: Dental implant bridges? What are they? When and how are they used? -- Alex R. Dental Implant Bridge: When to Use. A: Implant bridges are just like dental bridges except that they are placed on dental implants. Let's consider a dental bridge. When there is a missing tooth, two teeth next to … [Read More...]
Problems with Dental Implants
Q: My dentist recommends a dental implant for my missing back tooth. I know that dental implants are great alternatives to dentures and bridges. What are some problems that I can expect from dental implants? -- Albert R. A: Dental implants are used in place of dentures and dental bridges. … [Read More...]
Nerve Injury from Dental Implant
Nerve Injury from Dental Implant: What to do. Q: I think I have a nerve injury from dental implant surgery of last week. What should I do? My dentist tells me that I should wait another week to confirm that it is a nerve injury from the recent dental implant surgery. A: Nerve injuries from … [Read More...]
Implant Fracture. Should it be removed?
Implant Fracture Q: My implant fractured a few months ago. That is what I was told by my dentist. What should I do? Do I need to have it taken out like my dentist recommends? --Heart broken. A: I am sorry to hear that your implant fractured. When the screw that connects the abutment … [Read More...]
