Implants require a strong jawbone to hold them in place; Therefore, patients who do not have enough bone will have to graft to the bone before implanting it, which allows for a three-fold recovery. Although different combinations of methods are sometimes possible (such as combining the implant and abutment positioning), we will focus on the typical two-phase recovery process: After the implant post is placed, there is a 3–6-month recovery and healing…
Implant dentistry
A Maximum Upgrade With Mini Implants
Though they are not as well known as conventional dental implants, mini implants are being used successfully in the Lafayette area to improve smiles. Like their larger diameter counterparts, mini implants can support a restoration of one or more missing teeth or replace a bridge or fixed denture. Denture wearers benefit greatly from these slip-free dental…
What If My Dental Insurance Doesn’t Cover Dental Implants?
For years, the dental industry has been advocating implants as the preferable tooth restoration option in most circumstances. But many dental insurance providers don’t cover implants. The dental insurance industry seems to be stuck in 1970. For example, many insurers will cover dental bridges. Clearly, dental insurers rarely make coverage decisions based on what is…
Can I Get a Metal-Free Tooth Implant?
Many Lafayette dental patients are turning to metal-free dentistry. Instead of amalgam fillings, they choose composite and porcelain restorations. Non-metal fillings and crowns can be matched precisely to your natural tooth color. Some people are sensitive to the metals used in standard fillings. Non-metal materials can prevent potential tooth sensitivity. Controversy Over Whether Dental Amalgam is Toxic…
Are Senior Citizens Eligible for Dental Implants?
Many seniors question whether they are eligible for dental implant therapy and whether they can afford it. The good news is that almost anyone, including seniors, can get dental implants – and it’s cheap! Dentures vs. Dental Implants for Senior Citizens Many patients over the age of 65 have dentures. They can often be uncomfortable…
How To Prepare for A Dental Implant Procedure
Obtaining dental implants involves surgery or, in some cases, multiple procedures over several months. If you are ready to get dental implants, prepare your body for oral surgery and help your mouth to heal afterward. Proper preparation will also increase the chances of success of your dental implant, allowing you to enjoy a wonderful smile…
The Dental Implant Process
Dental implants are rapidly becoming the tooth replacement option of choice. Millions of Americans have chosen implants, like those available at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO. Once the decision is made, patients usually want to know what’s involved every step of the way. Before the Procedure It begins with a consultation and preliminary exam.…
Implants-Supported Dentures, or Traditional?
If you want to restore your smile due to extensive tooth loss, you have a critical decision. Should you choose ordinary dentures or go with state-of-the-art implant dentures, like those at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO? One of the biggest disadvantages to ordinary dentures is a greatly reduced ability to bite and chew food.…
Considering Dentures? Read This First.
For anyone who has lost all of their teeth, implant-supported dentures from Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO may sound like a dream come true: dentures that are attached to the jaw, and surpass traditional dentures in appearance and functionality. You know what they say: if something sounds too good to be true, it probably…
All About Implant Dentures
Dental implants are an ideal tooth restoration. They can restore anywhere from one to all missing teeth. Dental implants are available at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO. A dental implant is a titanium post that is inserted into the patient’s jaw. What makes implants so unique is that they actually fuse with the bone,…
