Osteoporosis And Your Dental Implants

Posted on: 20 June 2019
Osteoporosis is a degenerative bone disease that causes your bones to weaken and thin. It can raise the risk for fractures, and while it is most common in menopausal women as a result of declining estrogen levels, men can get it too. Osteoporosis and its treatment can cause problems with your jawbone, and because of this, your dental implant sites will need to be carefully monitored by your dentist. Here are some ways osteoporosis and its treatment can affect your dental implants and what you can do about them:
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Understanding Crown Adhesion After A Root Canal

Posted on: 22 April 2019
If you have an infected tooth, then your dentist may want to complete a root canal as soon as possible. This is best to remove all of the pus and bacteria from the inside of the tooth before it can spread elsewhere in the mouth. Many root canal procedures will require the placement of a crown afterwards. Keep reading to learn why this is the case and also to find out about the procedures your dentist will complete to adhere the crown.
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Types Of Medications Provided After A Dental Implant Operation

Posted on: 22 April 2019
If you have made arrangements with your dentist to have a dental implant secured in your jaw, then you should know that there are quite a few things you will need to do after the operation to ensure that you heal properly. This includes taking certain medications that are prescribed afterwards. Keep reading to learn a bit about the medications you may be asked to take. Pain Medications You will feel some pain after your operation, and the majority of the discomfort will be noted for the first seven to ten days.
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Need A Bone Graft For Your Dental Implant? What You Need To Know

Posted on: 23 March 2019
If you're looking for a solution to permanently replace a missing tooth, a dental implant is a great way to do it. However, it's possible that your dentist has told you that a bone graft will be necessary to complete the procedure. This isn't something to be afraid of, since it is a normal part of getting a dental implant when there are concerns that the jawbone in its current state cannot support the implant.
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