If you are getting dental implants but you don't need bone grafts or other preparatory surgeries, you may still be surprised by the amount of planning that your dentist will need beforehand. One important aspect of planning for the dentist is how to approach implant angulation.
Angulation refers to the implant post's direction of insertion in the jaw bone. Read on to learn why proper angulation is so important and see how your dentist prepares for this aspect of surgery.
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Dental crowns can provide protection for teeth that become fragile due to extensive decay or damage. Dentists often utilize dental crowns following root canal therapy. Crowns can allow dentists to preserve teeth that might otherwise need to be extracted. However, there are some things that patients should know about the dental crown procedure. Here are four things that patients should do when planning to get a dental crown:
1. Plan to attend multiple dental appointments.
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A titanium bolt, a connecting abutment also made of titanium (or stainless steel), and a heat-cured porcelain dental crown (or a metal crown)—the three primary components of a dental implant sure sound strong, don't they? Still, you might wonder if it's possible for you to actually break your dental implant. You can safely consider it to be so unlikely that it's practically impossible, but you'll still want to avoid any potential damage.
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When it comes to making your smile as perfect as possible, dental veneer services may be your best bet. Or, you may be a candidate for dental implants. Both of these cosmetic dental procedures can be done by your dental specialist to improve your smile, and each service provides its own benefits.
Which is best for your needs? Should you get dental veneers, or are dental implants right for your oral health needs?
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While going to the dentist is never a fun experience, you have to do so to ensure you have good oral health. Thanks to the advances in dental technology, procedures that used to require several visits to the dentist now only take one day. Technology is helping to make your dental visits more desirable. Here are some benefits of dental technology:
Less Pain
Many people avoid going to the dentist because they are afraid of the pain that may be involved.
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