Posted on May 9, 2023 in Dental Implants, Preventive Dental Care, Reconstructive Dentistry
When a tooth is beyond saving, extracting it can be an essential part of restoring and maintaining the health of your mouth. With that in mind, what keeps our jawbone healthy is the pressure from the roots of the tooth on the surrounding tissue. So, when the tooth and roots are missing, there is no stimulation within the tissue to regenerate new cells, consequently leading to a weakened jawbone. While ... Continue Reading
Posted on August 11, 2022 in Dental Implants, Dental Technology, Reconstructive Dentistry
Dental implants are often seen as the next step in restorative dentistry when compared to traditional solutions such as dentures. For those who are ideal candidates, dental implants can produce significant results and enhance the appearance and functionality of the teeth. Depending on factors such as the strength of jawbone density in areas of missing teeth, dental implants are typically flexible in terms of where they can be placed, and ... Continue Reading
Posted on April 27, 2022 in Dental Implants, Reconstructive Dentistry
Missing full arches of teeth can make several everyday activities, such as eating and speaking, seem needlessly daunting. While traditional, removable dentures were once the go-to solution for replacing full arches, the modern dentistry world has embraced the many benefits of implant-supported dentures. Anchored to the jawbone with high-quality dental implants, our implant-supported dentures hold a number of advantages over traditional dentures, which have prompted several of our patients to ... Continue Reading
Posted on July 7, 2021 in Dental Implants, Reconstructive Dentistry
Missing, decayed, damaged, or excessively worn teeth can all contribute to the need for a full-arch replacement. For many years, the optimal solution for replacing a full dental arch was a traditional, removable denture appliance. However, advances in modern dental technology have opened up more options for those experiencing tooth loss. In addition to traditional removable dentures, patients now also have the option of receiving an All-on-4® implant-supported denture. Both ... Continue Reading
Posted on February 24, 2021 in Dental Implants, Practice News
Implant dentistry is becoming increasingly popular as more people recognize the benefits of dental implant solutions compared to more traditional treatments for missing teeth replacement. Dr. Jimmy Wu explains the different implant dentistry options he offers at his practice in La Mesa. La Mesa, CA - Thanks to the advancements in dental treatments and technology, many individuals can replace their missing or badly damaged teeth using state-of-the-art dental implants. At ... Continue Reading
Posted on March 5, 2020 in Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants, Practice News, Reconstructive Dentistry
While it’s natural to think that the biggest danger posed by missing teeth is their effect on the appearance of your smile, the fact is that even just one lost tooth can result in serious consequences for both oral health and dental function. Additionally, those risks are present in virtually any region of the mouth where the teeth are missing, including the back areas of the upper and lower dental ... Continue Reading
Posted on May 9, 2019 in Dental Implants, Practice News, Reconstructive Dentistry
The tooth replacement options available from our dentist in La Mesa offer many individuals a way to effectively restore both the appearance of their smile and the function of their teeth. Advances in the field of restorative and reconstructive dentistry have made it possible for patients with missing teeth to resolve their concerns without the need for traditional dentures and the drawbacks that can sometimes come with them. Good replacement ... Continue Reading
Posted on February 4, 2016 in Dental Implants, Practice News, Reconstructive Dentistry
The field of restorative dentistry has advanced so much in the last several years that individuals who want to replace missing teeth now have more options than ever before. While dentures or bridges were some of the most popular treatments in the past, dental implants and implant-supported dentures have made it possible to provide patients with results that look, feel, and function much more like natural teeth when compared with ... Continue Reading
Posted on January 19, 2016 in Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants, Practice News, Reconstructive Dentistry
While the recovery process from dental implant procedures varies from patient to patient, there are a few general aspects that are experienced by most individuals. Typically, you can expect some degree of temporary swelling and minor bleeding in the gums after the implants have been placed; however, discomfort is usually minimal and can be alleviated with medication. The implants will need several months of osseointegration (fusion with the jawbone) before ... Continue Reading
Posted on January 12, 2016 in Dental Implants, Practice News, Reconstructive Dentistry
Since the dental implant procedure involves minor surgery, many individuals are concerned about the level of pain they can expect both during and after treatment. The good news is, the entire dental implant process typically involves very little discomfort for most patients here at Sutra Dental Spa. Once Dr. Jimmy Wu is ready to place the dental implant, a local anesthetic applied to the area of the missing tooth is ... Continue Reading
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