Greater Boston Oral Surgery & Implant Center Blog

While it’s true that some of the best things in life are worth the wait, when it comes to replacing your missing teeth with dental implants there’s no reason it should take longer than it has to. That’s because with All-on-X (also known as “teeth in a day”) you can get dental implants and your replacement teeth on the same day, without having to wait up to six months for your crowns like you would with traditional implants!  Here’s a closer look at how this time-saving treatment works, and whose smile is ideal for same-day dental implants!

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If you have lost several teeth in your upper dental arch, you might be able to get traditional dental implants to rebuild your smile. They are a strong and sturdy solution! But what if your upper jaw cannot support regular implants? Your oral surgeon might suggest zygomatic dental implants as an alternative. These are longer than their traditional counterparts and are anchored in the zygoma (cheekbone), a feature that makes them both stable and reliable. But how long do they last? How does their performance measure up to traditional implants? This blog post provides some helpful information.

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When it comes to replacing missing teeth, dental implants are considered the gold standard, capable of providing a solution that’s essentially the next-best-thing to your natural ones. But if you have suffered bone loss in your jaw due to missing teeth, getting dental implants can sometimes pose a challenge. Fortunately, zygomatic dental implants can often help in these situations, even for those patients who might not traditionally be an ideal candidate for implants. Here’s what you need to know about this solution and how to tell if you’re a good candidate.  

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Dental implants are designed to act like natural teeth; they should feel strong and sturdy in your mouth. Therefore, any movement or instability is a sign that something is not right! This situation requires prompt attention to protect your oral health. In this blog post, you will gain practical insight into why an implant may feel loose and what you can do to address the situation.

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