Dental Implant Complications. Can they be prevented?

While general dentists receive theoritical training on the fabrication of dental prosthetics, it's quite common for them to depend on dental technicians for optimal appliance fabrication. However, the intricacies and potential flaws inherent in the process may elude...

What is bone graft & which one is good for me?

It is not an uncommon question to ask what a bone graft is and where it comes from. There are medical classification systems for different type of bone grafts based on its source, the degree of mineralization, particle size, method of deproteinization and...

Should I have my silver fillings replaced?

Silver Fillings or Amalgam Fillings have been used in dentistry for over 100 years. They are a mix of different metals, e.g. Silver, Mercury, Cupper, etc. that is mixed together and placed inside a tooth to replace the missing portion of the tooth. There are...

Does Gum Grafting Work?

Yes. It does. Depending on the skills of the treating doctor, outcome may vary. Like any other surgical procedure, there is always a chance for failure or complication. However, in the hands of skilful and knowledgeable doctors risks are minimal and in the hands of...

Can tooth brushing wear off my teeth?

noncarious cervical lesions; this type of tooth wear is not a typical cavity, but if left untreated it will lead to caries/cavity formation. Wear on the exposed roots of teeth (noncarious cervical lesions) have been investigated for decades. Many theories were...

Skills, knowledge & attention to details matter

Doctor can you save my tooth? There are times that replacing a compromised tooth (e.g. large cavity that goes way below the gum, or a badly broken tooth, etc) with a dental implant is a reasonable approach and is a more predicable treatment. However, there are times...

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