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Advanced implants and maintenance
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Implants
“Teeth in a day”: questions behind the headline
Ask the right questions about immediate implant treatment, temporary teeth, healing and the final restoration.
Implant surgery
Bone grafts and sinus lifts before implants
Learn why additional bone procedures may be discussed before implants and what questions to ask about risks and recovery.
Implant maintenance
Caring for implants after the treatment is finished
Learn why dental implants need daily cleaning and professional maintenance, and which signs should prompt a review.
Advanced implants and maintenance
Immediate implants versus delayed placement
This article explains the timing options for dental implant placement after tooth loss or extraction.
Advanced implants and maintenance
Immediate loading and temporary teeth
An overview of receiving temporary prosthetic teeth on the same day as implant surgery.
Advanced implants and maintenance
Bone grafting before dental implants
Explaining how bone grafts provide a stable foundation for dental implants when jawbone is insufficient.
Advanced implants and maintenance
Sinus lift surgery explained
Information on sinus augmentation for patients needing implants in the upper jaw.
Advanced implants and maintenance
Guided implant surgery: possibilities and limitations
A look at how computer-aided planning assists in the precise placement of dental implants.
Advanced implants and maintenance
Titanium and zirconia implants: questions for your clinician
Comparing the two primary materials used for dental implants to help patients make informed choices.
Advanced implants and maintenance
Implant complications and failure
Understanding the risks and factors that can lead to dental implant problems.
Advanced implants and maintenance
Peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis
Differentiating between the two stages of inflammatory disease that affect dental implants.
Advanced implants and maintenance
Cleaning and maintaining dental implants
Practical advice on how to care for dental implants to ensure their longevity.
Advanced implants and maintenance
Implant records, component details and long-term follow-up
The importance of keeping records of your implant components for future dental care.