The human body is remarkably good at handling repairs. Cut the skin, and the blood will clot over the wound and the healing ...

Ignoring a missing tooth can lead to several oral health problems. Here are reasons why replacing a missing tooth is important and procedures that can help. Oral health is like a window to your ...

Replacing missing teeth with a fixed prosthesis than a removable prosthesis may protect against cognitive decline, shows a new study presented at the 52nd Annual Meeting & Exhibition of The American ...

Dental implants are the most durable and independent option for tooth replacement. Resin-bonded prostheses preserve natural enamel and work well for anterior teeth. Traditional bridges require ...

Are you embarrassed by one or more missing teeth? Is it difficult to speak or eat properly? Are you worried that your missing teeth can lead to bigger dental issues down the road? If so, you’re not ...

Q.I had a tooth extracted because it was broken and missing part of it. Anyway, I have to decide if I want an implant there. It is tooth No. 4. It doesn't show at all so that is not an issue. Behind ...

Q. I had a tooth extracted because it was broken and missing part of it. Anyway, I have to decide if I want an implant there. It is tooth No. 4. It doesn’t show at all so that is not an issue. Behind ...

Dentists as well as their patients have long dreamed of the day when a pulled tooth could be replaced by another in the same operation. But so far, only a patient’s own teeth have worked well when ...

A fixed bridge is a dental prosthesis that is secured to the teeth (called abutment teeth) at either side of the missing tooth or teeth to keep the artificial replacement teeth from moving. The fixed ...