A popular choice, implant-supported dentures provide far more stability than conventional dentures. An implant-supported denture is a denture attached to dental implants, with the implants providing improved stability and support. They are unlike regular (conventional) dentures which sit on the gumline without support. Also known as implant-supported overdentures (or simply…
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What are Dental Veneers? Dental veneers are restorations made of thin, wafer-like material which is placed over a single tooth or multiple teeth. Veneers are a wonderful cosmetic solution and can often fix multiple problems at once. Choose between porcelain veneers, like tiny translucent shells, or composite resin veneers, where…
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Although your dentist will make every effort to save your tooth, there are times when a dental extraction is the best solution. Extraction may be necessary for a variety of reasons including decay, infection, breakage, overcrowding, and gum disease. Many patients go to their dentist in pain. It can be…
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Most people can have dental implants; however, you need to be assessed by a dedicated implant dentist to determine your eligibility first. With the advanced dental techniques available today, more people can enjoy the benefits of dental implants. But before you get started, an implant dentist must perform a standard assessment process…
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ALL Brett Lee-Brown wanted this Christmas was his front tooth, after it was unexpectedly snapped off during an exploratory endoscopy procedure last month. The distressed tradie’s wish has come true — a new tooth implant — after prosthodontist Michael Zaninovich read about his shock loss in The Sunday Times and…
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Dental Implant Care and Maintenance Dental implants can last a long time when they are maintained with good oral hygiene at home and regular maintenance with your dental health care provider. Continuing or starting a daily routine of brushing and flossing is paramount along with making sensible lifestyle choices to…
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