When considering restorative dentistry treatment options, patients often consider and compare dental implants and dental bridges. Understanding the difference between the two, and which one may be a better option for your smile, is the topic of this video post from and Dr. Gerald Marlin, a leading prosthodontist from...
A cracked or chipped tooth can ruin your smile, and it can also lead to a lost tooth if it isn’t fixed. Tooth enamel is a hard surface, but if a portion of it cracks or breaks due to an injury or from biting down too hard on something,...
How does one go about selecting a dentist when you need a dental implant? It can be a harrowing task as the end result depends on making a good choice. This is one instance where being selective is imperative. The health and aesthetics of your mouth will be in the hands...
What is a dental bone graft and why would anyone need one? Bones in our jaws are essential to our teeth. Teeth are supported by bones, and at the same time, the bones that support teeth need the teeth to survive. When teeth fall out or are pulled, the bone that...
Are you in need of dental implants to cover a gap in your teeth or to create a full set of dentures? Let’s take a look at some of the options that you have when it comes to treatment. Hopefully, this article will help you to weigh the pros...
Every individual tooth is a living thing, full of nerves and blood vessels. When a tooth is decayed so severely that it is dying, the traditional method for saving it is a root canal. Today, the availability of dental implants gives patients another option for treatment of a dying...
Mini dental implants are an innovation in implant therapy for individuals who are reluctant to have invasive dental surgery and for denture wearers. Dr. Anil Agarwal, an experienced Prosthodontist in Chicago and Orland Park, IL, provides a clear and informative overview of Mini dental implants in this video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abV1I8dnnCM
A common question that I hear from patients considering or looking for restorative dental care is, 'What is a Prosthodontist?' As a result of that rigorous education and clinical instruction, this dental specialist has obtained the additional knowledge and skills that usually translate to more efficiently placed, longer lasting restorations, which also...
While patients today look for the long term solution and stability provided for their smile by dental implants, they also look for convenience and options to help schedule their appointments within hectic schedules, so a popular treatment option is for 'dental implants in a day.' While only your dental...
Sometimes, a simple teeth cleaning or root canal may not be enough. A full mouth reconstruction simply means that all or most of the teeth are repaired or replaced, and in many cases when different problems exist with a patient’s teeth, several different procedures must be done to complete...