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Mini Dental Implants - Speak and Chew Naturally
As the time passes and the denture deteriorates the underlying bone, it may no longer fit. As a result your lips are working so hard to keep the denture in place that it becomes impossible to smile, speak and chew naturally. Mini dental implants are the perfect solution for this problem.
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New Painless Treatment For Receding Gums
Tufts dental researchers conducted a three-year follow-up study that examined the stability of a treatment option for receding gums and found that complete root coverage — the goal of the surgery — had been maintained. This specific tissue regeneration application, developed at Tufts, reduces the considerable pain and recovery time of gum grafting surgery.
Dental Implants Placement Results in Minimal Bone Loss
Dental implants are frequently used as a replacement for missing teeth in order to restore the patient’s tooth function and appearance. Previous research demonstrates that the placement of a dental implant disrupts the host tissue in the area of the implant, so practitioners often focus their treatment planning to carefully maintain the patient’s bone and gum tissue surrounding the implant.
New Laser Technique to Treat Periodontal (Gum) Disease
Not wanting to resemble one of his former patients, Davis put off Weeks’ recommendation for surgery. But earlier this year during a visit to Weeks’ office, Davis learned about a new technique to treat periodontal disease - Laser Assisted New Attachment Program (LANAP) developed by Millennium Dental Technologies.
How To Grow Back Gum Recession?
Gum recession treatments are varied and depend on the cause of the condition and its severity. Surgical and non-surgical receding gum treatments are available. Some of the options for growing back the gum are being described below.
