Dental Implants

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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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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When a patient in San Francisco realizes they need dental implants a lot of questions may arise. Implant dentistry is complex in some regards, but our doctors are open to answering any questions before, during, and after the procedure. One of the questions that we seem to encounter on a regular basis is whether other parts of the body should be causes of concern during......
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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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Dental implants and dentures both serve the functional purpose of replacing missing teeth, but they are also immensely different. These two types of dental replacements both have their advantages and disadvantages, but the benefits of dental implants far outweigh any sort of disadvantages. The few plusses of dentures pale in comparison. Nevertheless, the doctors at SF Oral Surgery will still evaluate you thoroughly to determine......
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There are a lot of different things to think about when it comes to dental implants. Of course, our dentists will provide you with all the information you need to know in your initial consultation, but it never hurts to educate yourself beforehand. Many patients in San Francisco aren’t aware that there are multiple types of dental implants. Implants are made with different materials, although......
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Once your surgery for dental implants is successfully completed in our office, the recovery phase must begin immediately. Our doctors in San Francisco will go over your recovery plan in detail and take the time to answer any questions you may have. The importance of following this plan completely is critical, as it could be the difference between a successful recovery and one filled with......
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One of the most common reasons why men and women in San Fransisco lose their teeth is because of periodontal disease. Some of the patients we treat believe that the best way that they can prevent or even reverse this disease might be with implant dentistry. The unfortunate reality is the leading cause of dental implant failure happens to be periodontal disease. This doesn’t mean......
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When you have a missing tooth, you can’t simply do nothing and ignore it and expect to have good oral health the rest of your life. The two main options you have for a missing tooth are getting dental implants or a dental bridge. Many patients in San Francisco aren’t sure which option to choose, and doing your own research doesn’t always bring a lot......
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Most patients in San Francisco welcome a tooth extraction if they’ve been dealing with the pain caused by a problem tooth even if it just started to hurt. However, the process of tooth extraction isn’t over as soon as the tooth has been removed. Taking care of the affected area is one of the most important parts of the healing process. It can impact your......
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