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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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Getting dental implants in SF can be a positive life-changing event for many patients. The procedure is done with no complications, but it’s up to the patient to take care of their dental implants as well as their other teeth afterward. Of course, our doctors in SF are there for you every step of the way and will make sure that you know exactly what......
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Dental implants are a common solution to replace missing teeth. Implants restore not only our smiles, but also our ability to eat and chew properly. Our oral surgeons at SF Oral Surgery offer these helpful tips for patients eating with dental implants....
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