Are My Dental Implants Prone To Conditions Like Cavities Or Gum Disease?

When San Francisco residents visit our office for their initial dental implants consultation, one thing many of them are concerned about is the risk of oral health conditions after they’ve received their implants. This is a great question! Our doctors at SF Oral Surgery want your dental implants procedure to be successful, which is why we’re here to explain what types of conditions could occur when you have dental implants, and what you can do to ensure your gums and jawbone stay strong and healthy....
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Am I A Good Candidate For Dental Implants?

Our doctors at SF Oral Surgery are committed to providing patients with the best techniques and technologies available to the field of implant dentistry. Their goal is to provide treatment plans that meet the specific needs of each individual who walks through their door! If you’re looking for a team of professionals dedicated to providing you with improved oral health and an aesthetically pleasing smile, our doctors can help!...
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What Preparations Do I Need To Make Before My Dental Implant Procedure?

For San Francisco men and women who are ready to finally have a fully functional, aesthetically pleasing set of teeth, dental implants can be life-changing! This permanent tooth replacement system can give patients just that! But before you come in for your surgery day at SF Oral Surgery, be sure to take care of a few things first. We’ve put together a list of some important preparations you should make before you receive your dental implants....
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What Does The Dental Implant Process Involve?

Dental implants are one of the most commonly performed oral surgery procedures at SF Oral Surgery. The process involves replacing a damaged tooth or teeth with a replacement crown anchored into the jawbone. Dental implants are generally considered to be more effective than dentures due to their increased durability and the fact that they require less daily maintenance than dentures, which makes implant dentistry a......
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What Are The Restrictions After Dental Implant Surgery?

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Dental implants are one of the most common surgical procedures performed around the country. While the vast majority of them are low risk and have no complications, it is still very much a surgical procedure, and as such, there are considerations a patient must take into account after successful dental implant surgery is completed. If a San Francisco patient has recently had dental implants put...
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Periodontal Disease And Dental Implants

Dental implants are often a popular choice for SF patients who need to replace lost teeth for either cosmetic or medical reasons. They are often a more effective long-term solution than dentures because they are stronger and do not require the same level of day-to-day maintenance. However, having dental implants put in is still a surgical procedure, and as such, a patient in SF must......
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Five Simple Steps to Prevent Tooth Loss

Tooth loss is often the last stage that a patient in San Francisco will go through when a tooth has had poor oral health for quite some time. This kind of loss often results in needing implant dentistry. Tooth loss is something that is, however, highly preventable, and the majority of the things that can be done to prevent it are both easy to accomplish......
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Factors That Can Affect Dental Implant Success

Dental implants are often an excellent option for patients who, for cosmetic reasons or otherwise, need to have a tooth, or multiple teeth, removed and replaced. And while this is not a procedure to be afraid of in any way, it is still a surgical procedure nonetheless, and as such, our San Francisco doctors often receive many questions about it from patients beforehand, especially surrounding......
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Zirconia Dental Implants Vs. Titanium Dental Implants

Anytime you have anything surgically placed into your body; you need to know exactly what it is. This is true when it comes to dental implants as well. There are two types of implants used in dentistry today: zirconia and titanium. Titanium has been the main material that’s been used for decades, while zirconia is fairly new to the scene. Our doctors in San Francisco......
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