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Millennium Dental Technologies to Award 100 LANAP Treatment Scholarships

Dentistry Today

Millennium Dental Technologies, Inc., the leader in dental laser-assisted regeneration (LAR) technology and innovative procedures, has officially kicked off Gum Disease Awareness Month with an annual pledge to provide complimentary LANAP treatment to approximately 100 patients suffering from moderate to severe periodontal disease.

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Precise Flapless Dental Implants for Improved Success

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Patients who present with sufficient keratinized attached gingiva, an approximate bone width of 7 mm in the implant recipient site, and do not require bone augmentation are considered viable candidates for flapless, computer-assisted guided implant placement. Clin Implant Dent Relat Res. I nt J Implant Dent. 4 FIGURE 1.

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Are Dental Implants Painful?

Brookside Dental

Have you been considering replacing your missing teeth with dental implants? They’re one of the most popular types of dental restorations because they’re a permanent solution. You may already know that implants fuse with your jawbone to act as your new tooth’s root. Do dental implants hurt?

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Pros and cons of same-day dental implants

Dentistry Blog

Dental implants often provide a suitable solution. Many dentists offer same-day dental implants using advanced techniques to place and, almost immediately, load the implants. Patients who lose one or more teeth will want to replace them quickly and efficiently.

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THE HISTORY OF DENTAL IMPLANTS

Dentistry Blog

In today’s world, dental implants are considered the most advanced solution for tooth restoration. Technology is helping dental and oral health clinicians provide faster, more accurate, and well-rounded treatment to their patients. For a historical look at the development of dental implants, read below.

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Invest in Dental Technology with an Eye on the Future

Off the Cusp

Bryan Laskin, DDS , founded his practice, Lake Minnetonka Dental, in 2001 when dental technologies were rapidly evolving. He was guiding a young business and recalled having “great fear” about the cost of some technologies; he preferred to take a measured approach.

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Why is My Dental Implant Feeling Sensitive?

Friendswood Dental Blog

Sensitivity in your dental implant might seem ordinary, but you should still have it checked by your dentist. To help out, here’s a summary of known causes for implant sensitivity and why to visit your dentist about it. To help out, here’s a summary of known causes for implant sensitivity and why to visit your dentist about it.