Posts Tagged ‘ tooth loss ’

Encode Technology: Making Dental Implant Therapy Easier and Predictable

Dentistry is all about precision. The field of dentistry is one that is based on fractions of a millimeter. For me, a surgical result can be successful or fail if I am 1/10th of a millimeter in the wrong direction. The ultimate success or failure of a dental restoration can be held to that standard or […]

The Truth About Mini-Implants

What is the Difference Between an Implant and a Mini-Implant? False Claims About Mini-Implants The Negatives of Mini-Implants The Positives of Mini-Implants Summary What is the Difference Between an Implant and a Mini-Implant? The first modern, root form implant was developed by a Swiss orthopedic surgeon in the 1960’s. The mini-implant was developed in the […]

Vampire Gum RejuvenationTM

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) What is Plasma and What Are Platelets? What is Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and What Are PRP Injections? Advantages of PRP Gum Recession Gum Grafting Types of Grafts Variations on Traditional Grafts Vampire Gum RejuvenationTM Am I a Candidate? Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Most everyone has heard about Vampire Facials.  For people on the […]