If one implant fails under a full-arch bridge, the entire restoration does not automatically need replacing. The outcome depends on which implant …
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A successful dental implant depends on more than the implant and the jawbone around it. The surrounding gum tissue also affects how …
Some failing dental implants can be saved. The odds are best when the implant is still stable and the underlying problem can …
Bleeding around a dental implant can be a sign of inflammation in the surrounding gum tissue. One possible cause is peri-implant mucositis, …
Gum recession can occur around dental implants when the soft-tissue margin moves away from its previous position, sometimes exposing part of the …
Primary stability is the initial mechanical fixation a dental implant achieves the moment it is placed into the jawbone. It comes from …
Dental implant healing time varies because each implant site has different bone quality, anatomy, stability, surgical requirements, and biological healing conditions. Some …
Dental implant micromovement refers to small movements between an implant and the surrounding bone during healing. A limited amount of microscopic movement …
An Implant Stability Quotient (ISQ) is a numerical measurement used to assess how stable a dental implant is within the surrounding bone. …
Keratinized gum tissue matters around dental implants because a stable, comfortable, cleansable soft-tissue environment can make it easier to maintain the implant …