bone grafting

June 13, 2021
Why Did Three of My Dental Implants Fall Out?
I had six dental implants placed a few weeks ago and I’ve already had three fall out. I’ve paid 3/4 of the fee already. Should I get a partial refund? Is it possible for me to get them again because they were supposed to secure a denture to them. Leigh Dear Leigh, You absolutely should…
May 31, 2021
Help! My Dental Implants are Falling Out.
I had a full mouth reconstruction done a year ago and the dental implant crowns have been falling off leaving me with nothing but the screws. Now one of the implants themselves have fallen out. I’ve been trying to reach my dentist for months, but they keep blowing me off. Now I learn he’s actually…
July 31, 2020
Titanium or Zirconia Dental Implants
I have a titanium dental implant but recently read that there is evidence metal, including mercury, in dental work can cause neurological problems. I’m about to get a new dental implant and I am trying to find a dentist willing to give me zirconia type. It’s proving to be a tad difficult to find one. …
June 30, 2020
Bone Grafting for Dental Implant Didn't Work
I have a dentist who has done many dental implants over the years, so I felt fairly confident he could do mine. When he went in the first time, he decided I needed to have some bone grafting done for the dental implant to have the best chance. So, we decided to go ahead with…
April 6, 2020
I Can't Keep My Denture In Any Longer
I have had dentures for over twenty years. Several years ago, they started becoming tricky to keep in. Now they are not staying in at all. What do I do? Cary Dear Cary, The Results of Facial Collapse When your teeth are removed, your body recognized that. Its job is to…
February 22, 2020
Dental Implants after Dentures
I’ve had dentures for about 12 years and can finally afford dental implants. Have I waited too long or is it still possible? Beatrice Dear Beatrice, The answer to your question is yes. However, there is a “but”. When your teeth were first removed, your body, in an effort to use its resources as efficiently…
January 6, 2020
Are dental implants possible for me?
I haven’t been able to afford dental care for years. Now, I finally have dental insurance. Because of advanced periodontal disease, I’ve lost several teeth. Is it possible for me to get dental implants instead of dentures? Cathy Dear Cathy, Dental implants are the best tooth-replacement option you can get, while dentures have many problems…
November 10, 2019
why won't my dentist do all-on-4 dental implants?
I want to get dental implants but have lost some bone. My dentist says I need to have bone grafting done before I get the implants. I read that you can do all-on-4 without bone grafting. When I asked him about it he said that isn’t a good fit for me. Why not? Because the…
August 24, 2019
can I get a beautiful smile after 3o years of Dentures?
I’ve had dentures for about thirty years. Back then, I don’t think dental implants were available. If they were, my dentist should have told me about them. I have a friend who has them and her smile looks so much better than mine. I’d love to get a beautiful smile now if that is possible.…
June 22, 2019
dental implant perforated my sinus cavity
I’m a little concerned about some things. I was several months into my “healing period” from my dental implant being placed when the dentist removed it. He said it wasn’t integrating with the bone and the implant perforated my sinus by a few millimeters. He gave me flonase and instructions not to blow my nose,…