Dental implants may be an option if you have missing or damaged teeth. Implants are tooth roots usually made of titanium that provide a strong foundation for replacement teeth. While many factors affect the success rate of dental implants, it is generally between 85 and 95 percent, depending on the patient’s age. Dental implants can replace one or more missing teeth, support a bridge, or replace all the teeth if needed. Unlike dentures, the new teeth are fixed into the mouth and do not require removal. What Are Some of the Factors That Affect the Success Rate of Dental Implants? One of the mos ..read more

Zirconium bridges are used in dental implant surgery to replace multiple teeth or an entire arch of teeth with new teeth made of zirconia. Zirconia is a ceramic material that is stronger and harder than traditional porcelain or acrylic teeth. That means no worrying about fractures while you enjoy foods like apples or steak that denture wearers shy away from. A part of the titanium family, zirconia looks and feels like natural teeth. It does not stain and can be colored to match the rest of your teeth. What Are the Advantages of Zirconia? Traditional dental implants are usually made of titanium ..read more

The first modern dental implants were introduced in 1965 and have been used in North America since the 1980s. Dental implants are a way to replace damaged natural teeth with prosthetic ones, but unlike dentures, which sit on top of the gums, a replacement tooth root is placed into the bone, providing a place to secure the new tooth. There have been plenty of innovations in dental implant surgery over the last four decades, and in 2024, the latest technologies will enable patients to come into the office and leave with new “Teeth in a Day!” How Does the Latest Technology Make Teeth in a Day Pos ..read more

Dental implants are a popular, durable, and permanent solution for patients with broken or missing teeth. The only real drawback of dental implants is the traditionally lengthy and invasive placement procedure. However, new state-of-the-art technology is now available at Lanzi Burke Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons to significantly improve freehand implant surgery. The X-Nav Dynamic Guided Navigation is an interactive, computer-guided system that provides us with real-time 3D navigation for better visualization, enhanced control, and precise and accurate placement in a less inv ..read more

Broken or missing teeth affect how we look and feel, often leading to oral and overall health problems. Dental implants offer a quick and functional solution that stays securely in place and functions like natural teeth, improving speaking, chewing, self-esteem, and health. What Are Dental Implants? Dental implants are a durable and semi-permanent solution that replaces broken or missing teeth and functions like natural teeth. Implants are surgically placed into the jawbone to serve as artificial tooth roots and create a stable foundation for attaching replacement teeth, referred to as “crowns ..read more

Obstructive sleep apnea is a condition that makes it hard for sufferers to breathe at night. This kind of disrupted sleep results in low oxygen levels and constant fatigue and is associated with medical problems, such as high blood pressure, stroke, and heart attack. Sleep apnea is a serious disorder that can affect your quality of life. If you have any of the following symptoms, you may have sleep apnea and should see your doctor: Excessive daytime fatigue Headaches upon waking High blood pressure Loud snoring Observed episodes of stopped breathing while sleeping Trouble focusing and concent ..read more

TMJ disorders refer to dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint that connects the two parts of the jaw and makes it possible to open and close the mouth. When these joints do not function properly, smiling, laughing, speaking, eating, and yawning can become problematic. Severe TMJ disorder can make it difficult to chew or even open the mouth wide enough to bite. Common symptoms of TMJ disorder include some or all of the following: Clicking or popping of the jaw joint Earaches without the presence of infection Facial pain Difficulty opening the mouth Dizziness Headaches Neck, shoulder, or ba ..read more

All-on-X is the name of a dental implant procedure that enables multiple missing teeth to be replaced with just four implants. Instead of each tooth requiring its implant to anchor a replacement, four implants supporting a fixed prosthetic arch are angled into the jawbone. This saves time and money, resulting in a new natural smile and improved oral function – all in one day! How Do All-On-X Dental Implants Work? Your surgeon will evaluate your oral health, bone density, and medical history to ensure your dental implant surgery will be successful. Your treatment will be carefully planned using ..read more

Dental implants are a popular tooth replacement option for patients with broken or missing teeth. Durable and long-lasting, dental implants have the appearance and function of natural teeth, with fewer restrictions and maintenance than other replacement options. There are different approaches to dental implants, including immediate implant placement. Immediate implant placement is an innovative procedure wherein an oral surgeon embeds the implant directly into the jaw immediately following tooth extraction. The extraction simplifies the replacement process as the implant’s root can be placed d ..read more

Wisdom teeth are the common name for the third molars, and impacted wisdom teeth are partially or fully trapped in the gums or jawbone. Around 90 percent of the population has at least one impacted wisdom tooth; some people do not even realize they have wisdom teeth because they have not erupted yet. Wisdom teeth can cause various problems even under the surface, so surgical removal is often recommended. Common Problems Caused by Impacted Wisdom Teeth Cavities occur when impacted wisdom teeth start to decay. Wisdom teeth are located at the very back of the mouth, where it is difficult to reach ..read more