The surgery can start after careful diagnosis and cure planning. A receiver site of the identical size and form as the implant is twisted in the jawbone with help of drilling instruments. The implant is put in into the place which is prepared. Generally, a curing period of 3 to 6 months is needed for the jawbone to combine with the Dental implant . The jawbone has various densities in various areas -the denser the bone, the shorter the get cure...more
You're searching through the want ads for a job you can make decent money in, that trains on the job, and provides opportunity for advancement, and there you see it - dental assistant wanted. Is it right for you? Do you think you could do it? Read on to find out a little more about the job behind that want ad. You never know, it could be perfect for you.Basic Duties As A Dental AssistantAs the title implies, a dental assistant quite simply...more
Each year, as the cost of dental care continues to go up, dental discount plans continue to draw more and more members. Few dental discount plans reflect this trend more than Careington. Founded in 1979, Careington has grown to over 8,000,000 members, served by over 62,000 plan dentists.It is important to note that Careington does not work like dental insurance. As a dental discount plan, Careington differs from dental insurance in a number of ways. Dental insurance plans contain waiting periods, typically from 12 to 18 months, before major dental work is covered. There are no such waiting periods with Careington. Therefore, with Careington, plan members are able to save on major dental treatment right awayDental insurance plans have yearly dollar limits on dental benefits, usually from $1200 to $1500 per year, per person. Careington has no such restrictions. Members can use the Careington dental plan as many times as they want. There is no limit on member savings.Dental insurance typically costs much more than a dental discount plan. Where dental insurance might cost an individual between $350 and $500 per year, an affordable dental discount plan typical runs between $80 and $120...more
What happens when a dental procedure that should have been routine goes horribly wrong? Often the only recourse is malpractice litigation. The main hurdle in these kinds of cases is the very nature of dental repair. Dentistry is an inexact profession in the sense that every individual case is different, and there is often no precise measurement of...more
If you have missing teeth, more than its effect on the aesthetic aspects of your smile, it is the limited functionality of the teeth and mouth that should give you cause for concern. You may be unable to chew certain types of food. If you wear dentures, your gums may start becoming painful. And over a period of time, the bone at the missing tooth...more
Dental Crowns A dentist may decide that you need a dental crown, if there is a substantial amount of the tooth is missing. Crowns are also placed on the teeth for cosmetic reasons. It could be to have the tooth appear straighter or too make the shape of the tooth more aesthetically pleasing.During this procedure the dentist will shape the tooth into a stub in which the crown can fit over. Once your tooth is the proper shape the dentist will take an impression of your teeth. This impression will allow the dentist to make a model to send to the lab. Your crown will be made in a dental lab using this model.In the mean time the dentist will shape a temporary crown for your tooth. The temporary crown is basally made from a composite material. However, sometimes the temporary crown is made from a special acrylic that is made specifically for dentistry.When getting a dental crown you may be faced with many different options to choose from. Permanent dental crowns are made from many different materials. These materials are ceramic, metal, porcelain and porcelain fused to metal.Ceramic or porcelain crowns are not a good choice for back molars, as they are not as strong as...more
There are times when, no matter what we do, things could break down. This inevitability is brought about by the usual wear and tear that every object is subject to. Our teeth are also subject to the same wear and tear. This is the reason why no...more
Dental implants are artificial tooth replacement methods used to counteract the effects of tooth loss. The procedure itself can be placed in two categories, namely prosthetic dentistry or cosmetic dentistry. It is the only restorative medical...more
A person sometimes looses a tooth of there due to dental decay or tooth fracture or tooth injury ultimately looses their efficiency of chewing from that area. Whenever there is a missing tooth in a dental arch, the opposing tooth or teeth will start...more
Your teeth will always be a symbol of your health. Thats one of the reasons our parents hammered home the lesson of always brushing our teeth when we wake up and before we go to bed. But no matter how hard you work to keep your teeth perfect at...more
Age RequirementsIt is a common misconception that senior citizens cannot receive dental implants. Actually, there is no age limit to dental implants, only health requirements. While there are some health issues that are more common in...more
In the course of my day to day work in the office, I get to learn from quite a few of my buddies. The stories they tell me are often unusual. Most of them are related to dental health but I also get to hear tales about peoples' experience in...more