Jan 1, 2011 | Dental Implant, Sedation Denstistry
For some people, there is nothing more terrifying than the thought of a trip to the dentist. Even scarier for some is the prospect of replacing a missing tooth with a dental implant. However, as dental implants grow in popularity as a permanent solution to tooth loss,...
Jan 1, 2011 | Dental Implant
Prevalence rate of necrotic jaw bone is low in patients taking Fosamax®-type drugs. Dental implant success in Fosamax patients. Home Two reports are described in this month’s newsletter relative to users of oral bisphosphonates. First, a low prevalence of...
Dec 27, 2010 | Dental Crown, Dental Implant, Uncategorized
Dental Implant Crowns We know how and why implants successfully fuse to bone, but making the crowns (the parts of the teeth that attach to them) look real is another matter. That is where art really meets science. What drives the result is how the tooth or crown...
Dec 8, 2010 | Dental Implant, Uncategorized
“Dear Dr. Godat, I just wanted to thank you and your staff for the outstanding care I received during my dental implant procedure. Everyone was so nice and accommodating. I must admit when I came in for my initial evaluation I was concerned over the cost and...
Nov 18, 2010 | Dental Implant, Uncategorized
What happens when I lose a tooth/ teeth? (What are the consequences of tooth loss?) Before we can fully appreciate the benefits of tooth replacement, it is important to understand the problems associated with missing teeth. The roots of your natural teeth are embedded...
