Some men and women who lose a posterior tooth question whether to replace it. After all, it doesn’t show when you smile and there are other teeth to take over the chewing functions. Why not avert the expense to replace it and save some money? Actually, there are several important reasons to replace a back …
At Dental Care Today PC – E. Dale Behner DDS, we pride ourselves on giving patients the oral health education they need for a healthy smile. We know that optimal dental health depends on good habits, so we want you to have all the information you need to practice those habits. We make sure our …
The tooth implant procedure involves three main components: The implant—also called a post or artificial tooth root The abutment—a connector piece The prosthesis—artificial tooth crown, dental bridge, or denture/partial denture In today’s post, we consider the crucial connecting component: the abutment. What Is An Abutment? The abutment is the connector piece between a tooth implant …
If you’ve looked at before and after photos of our patients, you know that dental implants transform smiles. As such, they are commonly used in both smile makeovers and full mouth reconstruction. Dental implants restore form and function In other words, tooth implants have beauty and brawn. The fact that dental implant procedures are both cosmetic …
Though they are not as well known as standard dental implants, mini implants are being used successfully in the Fishers area to improve smiles. Like their larger diameter counterparts, mini implants can support a restoration for one or more missing teeth or replace a bridge or fixed denture. Denture wearers benefit significantly from these slip-free dental …
Today’s article describes how behind-the-scenes dental technology helps us serve our patients. CAD/CAM CAD (computer-aided design) and CAM (computer-aided manufacturing) are used for many restorative services. These include same-day inlays/onlays and crowns. Dentists who offer dental implants can use CAD/CAM technology in every phase of the dental implant procedure. CAD/CAM is also used in dental …
Looking for the best dentist in Fishers? You can click around on the computer or watch for postcard ads in your mailbox. Even then, the outcome is shaky at best. Finding the best dentist in Fishers truly hinges on what you are looking for. Are you looking for consistent, professional evaluation? Are you looking for …
Dentists have to make a lot of judgment calls. Implant dentists are no exception. A dental implant specialist must determine which patients are good candidates for implant surgery. Dental implants have a high success rate when executed correctly. Success depends on many factors. A key consideration is whether the patient has enough healthy bone to …
When was the last time you looked into the mirror? Were you totally satisfied by what you saw? If the answer is, “Not really,” then you may want to check out at these 5 great reasons to communicate with your Indianapolis dentist about cosmetic dentistry procedures. 1. The first reason is that a little cosmetic …
What does “healthy living” mean to you? A dinner plate with a grilled chicken breast and a tossed salad? The sound of your feet rhythmically hitting the ground on your favorite jogging path? A cholesterol test indicating that your arteries are in top shape? If you picture a white, healthy smile or a dental X-ray …
