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Collaborating on 3D Printed Temporaries for All-on-12 Full Dentures

Dentistry Today

The most predictable way to prosthetically mimic Mother Nature is to place multiple implants and fabricate a fixed denture to achieve function, form, and aesthetics. Due to the nature of the complex treatment that would necessitate conversion of a denture chairside on the day of surgery, I felt it was crucial for the best clinical outcome.

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Prosthetic Reconstruction Using Available Bone

Dentistry Today

Conventional dentures serve a viable function for many individuals. Dentures give some function and facial support, but the gagging reflex caused by full-palatal coverage of the maxilla and diminished chewing efficiency steers some to something better. The system is designed for use with overdentures or partial dentures.

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Perfect Smile Dental Studio Announces Launch of New Website

Dentistry Today

The state-of-the-art practice offers preventive, restorative, and cosmetic dental procedures for the entire family, including dental implants, dentures, teeth whitening, Bioclear, and Invisalign. Ruben Mesia, a periodontal specialist who cares for patients with advanced dental issues. Appointments can be requested online at [link].

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Smoking is a Risk to Oral Health – All Forms of Tobacco Are Equally Harmful

Dentistry Today

If nicotine products are used and oral hygiene is not maintained, this can lead to the onset of periodontitis, even tooth loss. Gradually progressive periodontitis The primary symptom of gingivitis is bleeding of the gums, but in smokers, this symptom can easily go unnoticed. This allows the gum disease to progress into periodontitis.

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Relationship of obstructive sleep apnea with periodontal condition and its local and systemic risk factors

Dental News and Technology

Clinical Oral Investigations ( 2023 ) Cite this article Abstract Objective Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and periodontitis share risk factors, such as age, obesity, stress, and cardiovascular events, which have a bidirectional cause-effect relationship through systemic inflammation.

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Missing Teeth and How They Relate to Overall Health

Dentistry Today

We all know there are three main ways to replace missing teeth: Bridges (natural tooth); Implants (single-unit, implant bridges or implant dentures); and Removable conventional partial dentures or complete dentures. Why replace the missing teeth, though? This, in turn, affects their overall mood and physical health.

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Find Your Smile Again With Our High-Quality Dentures and Partials

Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

Have you been considering dentures or partials as a solution? Our team offers high-quality dentures and partials that will help you find your smile again. In this blog post, we will discuss the benefits of our dentures and partials and how they can improve your quality of life. What are Dentures & Partials?