Cost of Dental Implants in Vs. Other Missing Teeth Treatments

If you have suffered tooth loss and are looking into your options in missing teeth treatments, chances are that you know that dental implants are the best solution to tooth loss available today in terms of protecting oral health and function, as well as comfort and appearance. You likely also know that dental restorations done with dental implants are typically more costly than other treatments. What......
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Dr. Emery and Dr. Ryan Receive Washingtonian Top Dentists 2015 Recognition

It’s that time of year again – the time that Washingtonian Magazine surveys thousands of dental professionals to put together its annual Top Dentists List – and we are pleased to announce that both of our board-certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Dr. Emery and Dr. Ryan, are on it. Both have been recognized by the Washington DC area dental community as top oral surgeons in Washingtonian Top Dentists 2015 list. About Washingtonian Magazine’s Top......
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One Way to Pay for Dental Implants That You Might be Over Looking

If you need dental restoration and you and your dental professional have agreed that dental implants are your best option, you probably already know that your dental restoration will require a significant financial investment. Given the many advantages of dental implants over other restorative options, it is certainly a worthy investment in your dental health. However, figuring out how to pay for them can be a......
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What Is Image Guided Dental Implant Surgery?

What is image guided dental implant surgery? It is today’s most advanced method of placing dental implants, one that uses a combination of state-of-the-art medical/dental technology and cutting edge surgical techniques to provide dental patients with exceptional implant-based dental restoration results. Here we’ll delve into the details of image guided dental implant procedures, including how they differ from standard implant procedures and their benefits for the......
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Dental Implant Feels Weird? Here Are Some Possible Causes

If you have had implant-based dental restoration and are experiencing some discomfort, there are a number of issues that may be at the root of the problem. These range from serious problems that need to be addressed by your oral surgeon or restorative dentist, to more transient discomforts that may simply be related to healing or adjusting to your new teeth. Of course, anyone with......
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Dental Implant Vs. Bridge Pros and Cons

Dental patients who have lost a single tooth or several can choose replacement options that include dental implants or dental bridges. Both offer a cosmetic solution for missing teeth, as well as the functional problems that the gaps they leave can cause. However, there are significant differences between the two. Here we’ll delve into the details of these teeth replacement options, including the pros and cons......
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What Causes a Loose Dental Implant?

Although dental implants have a very impressive success rate – more than 95 percent, according to the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons – that doesn’t change the fact that a small percentage of them can fail. Perhaps the most common problem dental patients encounter is discovering that an implant has become loose. So what can cause a loose dental implant? Here, we’ll outline the most common......
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Announcing April Meeting of Renaissance Study Group

Our next Renaissance Study Group meeting will be Tuesday, April 7. This year we have a wonderful speaker coming up from Florida, Dr. Victor Martel. His talk is entitled Occlusion the Secret to Implant-Supported Prosthesis Success. Feel free to invite friends and colleagues as your guests. Fee $100 for guests. No charge for Renaissance members. Includes breakfast and lunch. Thank you to our sponsor, Mr.......
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Loose Dental Implant? Five Steps to Take if Your Implant is Loose

Dental implants don’t fail very often. Overall, they have a 95 percent success rate, and when you have yours placed by a skilled and experienced oral surgeon, odds of success can be as high as 98 percent. That said, it does happen from time-to-time, so if you have implants or will soon, knowing what to do if you suspect a problem is important. Loose Dental......
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My Dental Implant is Loose, What Should I Do?

Dental implants are, without question, the best option for the replacement of missing teeth, a dental restoration that looks, feels and functions like natural teeth, and offers significant advantages over other options in terms of oral health. They are a very predicable treatment, with success rates of more than 95 percent, and a long-lasting one, with an average dental implant having a lifespan of 25......
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