Before the introduction of Implant in Dentistry the elderly population used to get the missing teeth replaced with complete denture. The main disadvantages patients were facing- Lack of retention Difficulty in speech, mastication, ability to chew. Altered taste sensation. Bone resorption. Denture stomatitis. To overcome the disadvantages of removable complete denture implant supported prosthesis is […]
Archives for October 2021
DENTAL IMPLANTS OR REMOVABLE DENTURES- WHICH ONE IS BETTER?
Although rehabilitation of partial or complete edentulism with removable prosthesis is a conventional trend but fixed implant supported prosthesis is the current trend to replace missing teeth.Various factors can influence treatment planning, such as patient age, esthetic demands, treatment costs, patient ability to maintain oral hygiene, extent of alveolar ridge resorption, and interocclusal space. If […]
I WANT TO FIX MY BROKEN TOOTH
Did you fall over and break your tooth ? Or have you bitten onto something really hard and got your tooth fractured ? Do you get conscious while smiling because of broken tooth ? Here are 5 options to fix your broken tooth ? Dental bonding If you have a cracked or a chipped tooth […]
I’M 75 YEARS OLD. IS IT POSSIBLE FOR ME TO GET DENTAL IMPLANTS DONE?
Dental implants are titanium screws which are placed in the bone . Over a period of 4-6 months these screws gets fused with the bone and act as root of the tooth , which can then be loaded with crowns which are visible portion of the teeth. Dental implants can be done at any age […]