What Are Dental Implants?

If you’ve suffered tooth loss, the only options in the past were bridges or dentures. However, with advances in dental care, periodontists like Dr. Godat and Dr. King of Periodontal Associates of Memphis can offer improved techniques such as dental implants. But...

Why You Should See a Periodontist for Dental Implants

When your dentist diagnoses you with gum disease or determines that you need dental implants, they might refer you to a periodontist. Dental implants are fixtures attached directly to the bone with artificial teeth that are virtually indistinguishable from your...

History of Dental Implants

Dental implants are effective for teeth replacement compared to any other intervention available. They are long-lasting, function like ordinary teeth, and preserve the integrity of your oral tissue. However, dental experts did not recently concoct this procedure. The...

Dental Implants Vs. Bridges

Dental implants and bridges are vital procedures for fixing gaps due to tooth loss. The implant is a metal replacement for a tooth root – it anchors a prosthetic crown, bridge, or denture; While on the other hand, a dental bridge is an artificial tooth supported...