The American Dental Association (ADA) News recently published a new article detailing the “Five-year outcomes in custom zirconia dental implants.“ Unlike the extensive data available for titanium implants, ceramic (zirconia) implants have a limited amount of research. The study highlighted by the ADA recently reported on the five-year success rate of 30 patients. Unfortunately, the […]
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A Dentist’s Guide to Ceramic vs. Titanium Implants Read this before you make a decision. As a dentist, I’m often asked about ceramic dental implants. They are a well-known alternative to traditional titanium implants, typically made from zirconia (zirconium oxide). Their appeal is understandable. Patients are drawn to them for two main reasons: they are
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In our previous posts, we discussed various factors influencing dental implant failure. In this post, we will specifically focus on patient-related factors that can affect dental implant failure. (1) Poor Bone Quality and Quantity Many individuals lose their teeth due to periodontitis (gum disease). While some seek gum treatment to save their natural teeth upon
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Dental implants have become a popular solution for replacing missing teeth. However, like any medical procedure, they can sometimes fail. In this post, we’ll discuss key factors that can affect dental implant failure. (1) Misaligned Implants Unfortunately, some dental implants are placed based on guesswork, resulting in suboptimal location, angle, and depth. In my experience,
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A 48-year-old gentleman sought relief at our Boston practice from persistent dental discomfort. Ten years prior, the loss of two upper left molars had understandably led him to favor his right side for chewing. This long-term compensatory habit resulted in significant strain and subsequent pain on his upper right side – a common scenario where
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A remarkable 51-year-old woman arrived at my practice in Boston, a beacon of hope sought after enduring a truly harrowing ordeal. Imagine: fourteen teeth extractions, a significant portion of her smile and ability to face the world, had been wrested away at a distant clinic, a full two hours from the sanctuary of my office.
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What are the Custom Abutments? We’ve talked about the structure of dental implants before, but today, let’s zoom in on another crucial component: the abutment. This little connector plays a big role in the success of your implant. Think of it as the connector between the artificial root (the fixture) and the visible part –
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American Stroke Association International Stroke Conference 2025 – Abstract 19 Regularly flossing, even just once a week, may significantly reduce the risk of stroke caused by blood clots and irregular heartbeats (atrial fibrillation or AFib), according to a preliminary study presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2025 in Los Angeles (Feb. 5-7,
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Several factors influence the overall cost of dental implant treatment. Understanding these can help you make informed decisions about your dental implant journey. 1. Number of Missing teeth This is a primary cost factor. The more teeth you’re missing, the more implants (and related procedures) you’ll likely need, increasing the overall expense. 2. Bone Quantity,
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