Dental implants are designed to provide a foundation for replacement teeth that look, feel and function like natural teeth. Dental implants can be in place of one, multiple or entire sets of teeth depending on the desired outcome.
The All on 4 treatment system was designed as an alternative to traditional dental implant techniques. The treatment name stems from it’s designed purpose; to replace all teeth on 4 support implants, with a set of prosthetic replacement teeth fixed to these 4 support implants.
Many Australians suffer from dental anxiety, often associated with past dental experiences or stories from friends or family who have had bad experiences of their own.
Last year we posted a case study of a patient with missing back teeth.
Our oral health is so important for a number of reasons and can be improved with the use of some very simplistic measures. Through dental health week, the Australian Dental Association will be looking at how aspects of women’s lives such as pregnancy and menopause may affect their oral health. As well as these specific issues, we will look at how your oral health can be improved with some simple practices.
With a lot of dental related news in the media lately, we thought that it would be a great time to give a refresher on some oral care basics. Here are some tips on maintaining a great smile!
Whether you are looking at improving your smile from a practical or an aesthetic perspective, both veneers and implants have their benefits. There are lots of factors to consider before coming to a conclusion on what procedure will be best for you. Pricing, time restraints and the damage to your teeth are all factors that will affect the final decision.
A recent study by students at the University of Queensland has produced some loveable findings. The research, built on a previous study into adult attachment theory, has found that people in healthy and loving relationships are more inclined to regular dental check-ups. The study focused on the emotions within romantic relationships and found that those in more positive relationships tend to have better oral health outcomes.