Monthly Archives: June 2023

Maintaining the implants

After placement, the implants (like natural teeth) should be cleaned with a periodontal exfoliator (dental instruments) to remove any plaque or tartar. Implants lose bone at a similar rate as… Read more »

recovery

The steps for fitting prosthodontics to implants begin once the implant is well fused (or there is a reasonable guarantee that it will) and the abutment is in position to… Read more »

Bisphosphonate medications

Conditions using bone-building drugs such as bisphosphonates and anti-RANKL drugs require special attention, because they are associated with a disorder called drug-related osteonecrosis of the jaw. Medications alter bone turnover,… Read more »