Dental Implant Removal
Dental Implant Center Blog
by Mike Espie
1w ago
Introduction Dental implants have revolutionized restorative dentistry by providing a solution for replacing missing teeth that is both durable and aesthetically pleasing. They are designed to mimic the form and function of natural teeth, offering patients a long-term remedy for tooth loss. Despite their high success rate, there are instances when dental implants fail or complications arise, necessitating their removal. Understanding the intricacies of dental implant removal, including the reasons behind such a procedure, the risks involved, and the subsequent steps for oral rehabilitation, is ..read more
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Full Mouth Porcelain Crowns – Grinder – Staged (Male)
Dental Implant Center Blog
by mgraska
1w ago
1 of 19 Pre-op full face smile Close-up smile Lips retracted – frontal. The most important part of any treatment for crowns or bridges is the FINAL IMPRESSION. For longevity of the crowns, it must have 100% of the margins of each tooth, clear and present. This is why most crowns and bridges fail on teeth… the dentist does not or cannot make an accurate final impression. From the final impression, a master cast is fabricated. This cast will be used to make proper fitting crowns on the teeth and the implant. The crowns on the master cast (occlusal view). The crowns on the maste ..read more
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Full Arch/Full Mouth Implant Bridges (with pink)
Dental Implant Center Blog
by mgraska
1w ago
Case 1 Before: This patient had worn an upper full denture for some time before deciding to get implants and have fixed teeth (teeth that are not removable). After: This upper implant bridge looks so much more like real teeth than her denture did. Before: Here you can see how the pink on the denture looks fake and how squared and flat the teeth are. The denture was breaking down after having been repaired many times. After: Although this upper implant bridge had to have a significant amount of pink zirconium on it, the gums look very real, the teeth look more life-like and feminine and ..read more
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Full Arch/Full Mouth Implant Bridges (with no pink)
Dental Implant Center Blog
by mgraska
1w ago
Case 1 Before: He came in with many issues and wanted a full mouth rehabilitation. After: Big difference! Before: Since he came in with good bone and good gum tissue, he was a perfect candidate for an upper fixed implant bridge. We also made crowns on his natural teeth and four existing lower implants. After: 8 months from beginning to end. No pink! Looks great! Case 2 Before: He came in with a poorly made, unesthetic upper bridge, some problematic back teeth. After: Temporary bridge, while implants heal. Before: Lips-retracted view. Here, you can see how food could easily ..read more
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Implant Bridges vs Implant Dentures (All-On-4)
Dental Implant Center Blog
by mgraska
1w ago
Board Certified Prosthodontist and Board-Certified implant Dentist, Dr. David McFadden, discusses the differences between Implant Bridges vs All-On-4 Implant Dentures for replacing a full arch of teeth or a full mouth of teeth. He covers the differences between the treatment planning, the surgical procedures, temporization, the prosthesis designs, the timing, the cost and the long-term differences. Many people get confused and think an All-On-4 prosthesis is a (fixed) Implant BRIDGE, but it’s not; it’s a (fixed) Implant DENTURE. He shows many cases and walks you through all the factors and var ..read more
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How Painful Are Dental Implants?
Dental Implant Center Blog
by Mike Espie
1w ago
When considering dental implants, one of the first questions people ask is, “Are dental implants painful?” Anytime the word, “surgery” is associated with treatment, people often fear the worst. They assume there will be a lot of pain after dental implant surgery and hesitate to get implant treatment because of this fear. Although everyone has their own individual pain tolerance, it may surprise you that most of our patients tell us that they were shocked at how painless their recovery from dental implant surgery was! Post-operatively, the majority of our patients report that they only took th ..read more
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How Long Do Dental Implants Last?
Dental Implant Center Blog
by Mike Espie
1w ago
When it comes to restoring a smile, dental implants have become a popular and highly successful choice for replacing missing teeth. They offer a natural look and feel, but how do they compare to your natural teeth in terms of longevity and durability? Let’s explore the key differences between natural teeth and dental implants, including their average lifespan and how they compare to other dental restoration methods, and how to make your dental implants last a lifetime. According to The Cleveland Clinic, with proper care and maintenance, dental implants can last a lifetime. Natural Teeth vs ..read more
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Upper Fixed Implant Bridges – Immediate Fixed Temporary Bridge – Zirconium Implant Bridge – Use Existing Implants
Dental Implant Center Blog
by mgraska
2M ago
1 of 32 Pre-op panoramic image. Note: existing implants. Pre-op, frontal full-face smile. Pre-op, frontal full-face smile. Pre-op, frontal full-face smile, lips retracted. Pre-operative smile picture. Pre-surgical view after removal of existing restorations. Existing implants were not perfect but reasonable. Better to use them than to try to remove and replace. Post-surgical frontal picture. Some new implants were stable enough to place immediate temporary bridge on three new ones and two old ones. Post surgery panoramic image showing old and new implants. Acrylic temporary ..read more
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Full Mouth Porcelain Crowns – Amelogenesis Imprefecta (Genetic enamel malformation) (Female)
Dental Implant Center Blog
by mgraska
2M ago
1 of 19 Pre-op full face smile Close-up smile Lips retracted – frontal with braces in place. Braces are removed on the day of Prosthetic treatment. Pre-op cast (occlusal view). Preliminary impressions are made to begin the reconstructive process. Pre-op cast (frontal view). Preliminary impressions are made to begin the reconstructive process. A very quick and rough wax-up to fabricate temporary crowns. Temporary crowns must be fabricated when the braces come off to prevent movement of the teeth. Occlusal view of quick wax up. After the first set of temporary crowns is pla ..read more
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Full Mouth Porcelain Crowns – Grinder – Staged (Male)
Dental Implant Center Blog
by mgraska
2M ago
1 of 19 Pre-op full face smile Close-up smile Lips retracted – frontal. The most important part of any treatment for crowns or bridges is the FINAL IMPRESSION. For longevity of the crowns, it must have 100% of the margins of each tooth, clear and present. This is why most crowns and bridges fail on teeth… the dentist does not or cannot make an accurate final impression. From the final impression, a master cast is fabricated. This cast will be used to make proper fitting crowns on the teeth and the implant. The crowns on the master cast (occlusal view). The crowns on the maste ..read more
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