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Gum surgery

Patients diagnosed with moderate to advanced gum disease often need more than routine cleanings. As periodontal disease progresses, it can damage gum …

Dental implants

Not every patient needs bone grafting before dental implants, but many do. Many patients ask if they need a bone graft before …

Dental implants

Dental implant placement can be performed using either traditional freehand placement or guided implant surgery. Freehand techniques rely on the clinician’s experience …

Dental implant screw, placement procedure. 3d Illustration

After a tooth extraction, the surrounding jawbone begins to shrink due to a lack of stimulation. This process, known as bone resorption, …

Dental Implants

Successful dental implant placement depends on both the quality and quantity of bone in the jaw. Bone density for dental implants affects …

Dental Implant

Dental implants are designed to function like natural teeth, allowing you to bite and chew with a stable, implant-supported restoration. They are …

Upper Jaw Dental Implants in New London, CT

Placing dental implants in the upper jaw presents different challenges than implant placement in the lower jaw. The upper jawbone is often …

All-on-4 vs All-on-6 Dental Implants in Westerly, RI

All-on-4 and All-on-6 dental implants are full arch dental implant solutions designed to replace an entire upper or lower arch of missing …

Implant-Retained Partial Dentures in Middletown and New London

Implant-retained partial dentures combine dental implants with a removable partial denture to improve stability, chewing efficiency, and bone preservation compared to traditional …

Scaling and Root Planing for Gum Disease in Middletown, CT

Scaling and root planing is the most common non-surgical gum disease treatment used to manage early to moderate periodontal disease. This form …