Since their first clinical use in the 1950s, dental implants have revolutionized the concept of dental prostheses by finally providing a viable replacement for your lost teeth’s roots. Crafted from biocompatible titanium, dental implants are designed to facilitate osseointegration—the process of your jawbone fusing to the implant’s surface—to create a lifelike restoration that functions very… Read more »
Category: Dental Implants
Encinitas Periodontist Answers: Are Dental Implants Right for You?
The short answer is often yes, dental implants are a great choice for restoring your smile after tooth loss. Nevertheless, like all dental treatments, and like any surgery, there are considerations that you must take into account before you are ready for dental implant placement. Your Encinitas periodontist, Dr. Ann Kania, helps you determine if… Read more »
Encinitas Periodontist Explains Why Dental Implants are a Big Deal
When it comes to replacing a lost tooth (or several), there’s more to consider than how good your replacement tooth looks. Discretion is important, and the porcelain used for most of today’s fabricated tooth replacements bear a striking resemblance to your natural teeth, but your teeth serve more important functions than looking pretty. Therefore, your… Read more »
Encinitas Periodontist Discusses Comprehensive Tooth Replacement
You have options when facing the prospect of significant tooth loss and replacement. Typically, for severe cases of tooth loss that involve most or all of the teeth on a single dental ridge, a partial or full denture is the most conservative option. As if an incomplete smile and a diminished ability to eat, chew,… Read more »
What Could Make a Dental Bridge Better?
Losing a tooth can be a traumatic blow to both your oral health and your confidence. Replacing it, therefore, can be vital to your self-esteem, as well as to protecting your mouth from further damage and loss. Although the idea of a dental bridge is not a new one, it remains a popular and effective… Read more »
Stem Cells Could Change the Face of Complex Dental Procedures
Your oral health consists of a complex combination of oral tissues and supporting structures that all depend on each other. Your teeth, for instance, are supported by your gums, periodontal ligaments and jawbone. If these supporting structures are compromised (by gum disease, for instance), they can no longer support your teeth, and tooth loss can… Read more »
Causes of Tooth Loss Explained by Your Encinitas Periodontist
Unlike childhood, where losing a tooth was almost like a rite of passage, losing teeth in adulthood is hardly something to be excited about. In fact, for many patients, losing teeth is distressing and traumatic. Patients with missing teeth often feel self conscious and embarrassed by their smiles. The physiological effects of tooth loss include… Read more »
Intrinsic and Extrinsic Tooth Discoloration
Did you know that there are different types of tooth stains? Extrinsic and intrinsic stain involve different areas of teeth. In most cases, Dr. Ann Kania and her professional staff can help you understand the cause of your tooth discoloration. What Are the Differences Between Intrinsic and Extrinsic Stains? Extrinsic stains affect your tooth enamel. In… Read more »
What Do I Need to Know About Dental Implants?
For patients who are missing teeth, it can be difficult to know which dental restoration is right for them. We’ve put together a short list of what you need to know if you’re considering dental implants. Who Gets Implants? Implants replace missing teeth. Many patients prefer dental implants to dentures and bridges, because implants function most… Read more »
Dental Implants San Diego
Choosing whether to replace missing teeth with a dental bridge or a dental implant is a big decision. Cost, of course, is a concern, but also the actual procedure. What does it entail? How long is recovery? Will you be uncomfortable or have to be on a special diet after the procedure? How can you… Read more »