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- 2021
- May (6)
- Sedation Can Help an Anxious Child Relax During Dental Treatment
- Give Your Child the 'Gift' of a Lifetime of Great Oral Health
- Treating Tooth Sensitivity Depends on Its Cause
- 5 Things You Can Do To Keep Your Teeth and Gums Healthy
- An Eating Disorder May Show Itself in The Mouth
- Here's Why X-Rays are a Safe Practice With Children
- April (6)
- Thumb Sucking and Tongue Thrusting Could Cause a Poor Bite
- Veneers Could 'Turn Back the Clock' on Your Smile
- Don't Throw Away Your Used Toothbrush - Repurpose It!
- This Orthodontic Device Could Stop a Poor Bite From Developing
- Eating the Right Kind of Carbs Can Help You Avoid Gum Disease
- 4 Reasons Dental Implants Are a Wise Choice for Tooth Replacement
- March (6)
- Include These Important Nutrients on Your Dinner Plate for Stronger, Healthier Teeth
- Why Early Dental Visits Could Brighten Your Child's Dental Health Future
- Although Rare, This Condition Could Destroy a Tooth
- This Minor Dental Procedure Could Make Breastfeeding Easier for an Infant
- A New Dental Pain Management Approach Reduces the Need for Narcotics
- Evidence Mounting That Vaping is Hazardous to Your Oral Health
- February (6)
- What To Do and Not Do for These 3 Common Childhood Dental Problems
- Flossing an Implant-Supported Bridge can Prevent a Damaging Gum Infection
- Topical Fluoride Could Boost Your Child's Avoidance of Tooth Decay
- Eating the Right Foods Can Boost Your Efforts to Prevent Dental Disease
- 3 Reasons For Preserving a Decayed Baby Tooth
- Here's Why Gum Disease Could Be Lurking in Your Mouth Even Now
- January (6)
- See Your Dentist if You're Experiencing One of These 3 Oral Problems
- Infection Control at the Dental Office Isn't Something New
- This Odd Tongue Condition Isn't Something To Fret Over
- Two Good Options for Temporarily Replacing a Teenager's Missing Tooth
- Could a Dental Bridge Be a Better Choice Than Implants?
- 3 Reasons Why Dental Implants Are a Sound 'Smile' Investment
- 2020
- December (6)
- Smoking Increases Your Risk for Gum Disease
- Two Major Causes for Implant Failure and How You Can Prevent Them
- Keep Your Child's Fluoride Intake at a Safe but Effective Level
- Your Food's Micronutrients Make a Difference in Your Dental Health
- A RPD Could Be Your Answer to Replacing Missing Teeth
- Don't Let Bad Breath Ruin Your Date Under the Mistletoe
- November (6)
- Protect Your Child From a Devastating Dental Injury
- How to Avoid This Painful Condition After Tooth Extraction
- Could a Metal Allergy Stop You From Getting Dental Implants?
- How to Ensure Your Child's Teeth and Gums Stay Healthy Now and Later
- There's a Quick Fix For That Irritating Mouth Sore You Keep Biting
- Targeted Tooth Removal Could Aid Treatment for Certain Bite Problems
- October (6)
- Use Appropriate Hygiene Products for Maximum Smile Protection
- 4 Ways Saliva Protects Your Mouth Against Disease
- Protect Yourself From Gum Disease for the Health of Your Mouth AND Your Body
- If You Thought the Last Century Was Amazing for Dental Care, Just Wait
- 4 Things You Can Do To Protect Oral Health During Cancer Treatment
- 4 Tips To Make Dental Care Easier for Children With Special Needs
- September (6)
- Here Is How We May Be Able to Bring an Impacted Tooth Where It Should Be
- Wisdom Teeth Bear Close Monitoring for Future Dental Health
- 3 Things That Could Help You Avoid Another Round With Gum Disease
- Some Simple Cosmetic Techniques Could Help Your Smile Age Gracefully
- Far From a Safer Alternative to Smoking, Vaping Could Ruin Your Oral Health
- Avoid This Numbing Agent to Ease Your Baby's Teething Pain
- August (6)
- Sedation Can Help a Child Receive Needed Dental Care Now and in the Future
- New Studies Show: Sealants Could Help Your Child Avoid Tooth Decay
- 3 Reasons a Root Canal Treatment Might Fail and What You Can Do About It
- Don't Forget Brushing and Flossing Even During Summer's Dog Days
- Replace Your Teeth in Stages With the Help of Dental Implants
- 4 Dental Health Areas That Deserve Attention Before Getting Back to School
- July (6)
- We Need to Act Quickly to Save Your Loose Tooth
- Whatever Your Vacation Plans This Year, Don't Forget Teeth and Gum Care
- This Oral Appliance Could Help Solve Your Sleep Apnea Problem
- Talk With Your Dentist About Antibiotic Therapy Before Implant Surgery
- Acid Reflux Could Lead to Tooth Damage
- How to Protect Dental Health in the Later Years of Life
- June (6)
- A Common Sense Approach to Managing Your Dental Care Costs
- Treating Gum Disease is Good for Your Whole Body, Not Just Your Mouth
- Why Is Your Smile Gummy? Here Are 4 Possibilities
- Diet and Lifestyle Changes Could Lower Your Risk of Oral Cancer
- Follow These 4 Tips for More Comfortable Eating With Chronic Jaw Pain
- Exciting New Discovery Could Help in the Fight Against Antibiotic Resistance
- May (7)
- Primary Teeth are Critical to Future Dental Health and Worth Preserving
- What Really Happens During a Root Canal Treatment
- Without Prompt Intervention, Gum Disease Could Damage Tooth Roots
- 4 Things You Should Do - or Not Do - to Maintain Your Oral Appliance
- Instill These Habits in Your Child for a Lifetime of Great Dental Health
- Tooth Pain? Here Are Some Possible Causes
- Think Twice Before Considering Botox for Chronic Jaw Pain Relief
- April (6)
- 4 Things that can Cause Gum Recession and What to do About Them
- Extracting Certain Teeth can Boost Orthodontic Effectiveness
- Sedation Can Help Create a More Positive Dental Experience for a Child
- Here's How to Avoid Dry Socket After Tooth Extraction Surgery
- In These Uncertain Times, We Still Care About Your Dental Health
- Watch Out for Re-Infection After a Root Canal Treatment
- March (6)
- Gum Disease Could be Affecting More Than Just Your Mouth
- Dental Porcelain is a Great Option for Creating a Natural Appearance
- Inform Your Dentist if You're Taking Blood Thinners
- Take These Steps to Save a Knocked-Out Tooth
- Treating Gum Disease Important to Saving the Underlying Bone
- Manage These Risk Factors to Reduce Your Risk of Tooth Decay
- February (6)
- Your Child Isn't in Danger from X-Rays Thanks to the ALARA Principle
- Something Between Your Teeth? Don't Use Anything Else but Dental Floss
- Follow the Fast-Food Lead: Cut Back Sodas in Your Child's Diet
- Uncovering Early Gum Disease Through Periodontal Probing
- Test Your Expertise in Caring for Your Child's Dental Health With This Short Quiz
- Preventive Care for Your Child is a Partnership between You and Your Dentist
- January (6)
- Like the Pros, the Athlete in Your Family Needs a Mouthguard to Prevent Dental Injuries
- Veneers May Not Be the Best Option for Your Teenager's Teeth
- Improve Your Brushing and Flossing Techniques for a Healthier Mouth
- Here's How to Cut Through All the Choices to Find Your Right Toothbrush
- Do You Have Adequate Bone to Support an Implant?
- Don't Worry About Dental Amalgam: It's Safe for Treating Cavities
- 2019
- December (6)
- Follow These Holiday Toy Tips for Your Kids to Avoid Dental Injuries
- Teeth Grinding Could Endanger Your Dental Health
- Here's How We Can Jazz up Your Holiday Smile This Season
- Getting a 'New Tooth in One Day' Will Depend on Your Bone Health
- 3 Things You Need to Know Before Getting a Crown Restoration
- Certain Osteoporosis Drugs Could Pose a Future Risk to Your Dental Health
- November (6)
- Be Alert to the Unintended Consequences of Cancer Treatment to Oral Health
- Treating a Young, Permanent Tooth Requires a Different Approach
- Keep Oral Care in Focus for a Family Member With Special Needs
- Share These Timely Dental Care Tips With Your College-Bound Son or Daughter
- More Than Indigestion: How Acid Reflux Could Harm Your Teeth
- Tooth Sensitivity Could Be a Sign of Deeper Problems
- October (6)
- Do a Little Extra Food Prep to Ease TMD Discomfort
- How to Lower Your Child's Tooth Decay Risk From Halloween Candy
- Make Your Baby as Comfortable as Possible During Teething
- That Scalded Feeling Isn't in Your Head - It Could Be Burning Mouth Syndrome
- Here's What You Can Do to Avoid Gum Disease
- Don't Panic Over Your Child's Teeth Grinding but Do Keep an Eye on It
- September (6)
- To Extract or not Extract? The Big Decision About Your Child's Wisdom Teeth
- Here's What you Need to Know about a Root Canal Treatment
- Don't Delay Seeing the Dentist If You Suspect Gum Recession
- Periodontal Maintenance Can Help You Avoid Another Episode of Gum Disease
- 3 Reasons to See a Pediatric Dentist
- Don't Let Gum Disease Cut Short Your Implant's Service Life
- August (6)
- That Toothache Might Not Be From Your Tooth: The Problem of Referred Pain
- 4 Serious Health Conditions That Gum Disease Might Make Worse
- Your Sinus Infection Might be a Sign of a Tooth Problem
- Don't Let Summer Heat Increase Your Risk of Dental Disease
- Make Sure Your Kids' Teeth Are Ready for School
- Oral Hygiene Might Be on the Decline With the Newest Adult Generation
- July (7)
- Taking a Trip Abroad? Do This to Protect Your Dental Health
- If Appropriate, Antibiotics before Implant Surgery Could Reduce Infection Risk
- Sealants Provide a Little Extra Protection for Children at High Risk for Decay
- How Dentists Provide Your Child the Benefit of X-Rays as Safely as Possible
- Transforming Your Smile with Veneers, Step by Step
- Floss First or Last? Here are Reasons for Either Approach
- Dentures with Implants Could Help You Avoid Bone Loss
- June (6)
- This Rare Tongue Condition Often Looks Worse than it Actually is
- Root Canals are a Safe Way to Save Teeth
- What You can Do to Stop Sugar from Harming Your Health
- Crown Lengthening Could Help with Treating Hard to Reach Cavities
- Jaw Joint Disorders may be Connected to Other Health Problems
- A Retainer-Like Device can Preserve the Space Left by a Lost Primary Tooth
- May (6)
- 3 Things You Can do to Help Promote Your Child's Dental Development
- Consider an Effective and Affordable RPD for Teeth Replacement
- 3 Tips for Successful, Safe Home Teeth Whitening
- Root Canal Therapy Might Just Save Your Tooth!
- Your Teenager not Ready for an Implant? Here's What We Can Do Instead
- Preserving the Pulp is Priority One with a Newly Erupted Permanent Tooth
- March (6)
- 3 Things You Should Know About Teeth Grinding
- 4 Things to Avoid if You Want to Support Your Child's Dental Development
- Here's How to Manage School Snacks and Your Child's Dental Health
- Catch Root Resorption Early for Best Chances of Saving Your Tooth
- A Child's Teeth Grinding is Normal - But You Should Still Keep an Eye on it
- You Don't Have to Live with a Gummy Smile. Here's How We Can Change it!
- February (6)
- 3 Reasons You Should Consider Tooth Whitening
- Your Toothache is Telling you Something's Wrong in Your Mouth
- You May Need Your Dentist's Help Easing the Pain of Severe Canker Sores
- 4 Tips to Prevent Childhood Tooth Decay
- Use the Same Prevention Strategy to Defeat Tooth Decay and Gum Disease
- 3 Reasons Why Your New Dentist Needs Your Treatment Records
- January (6)
- A New Veneer with Minimal or No Tooth Alteration
- How a New Approach to Treating Decay Could Benefit You
- 'Get Rid' of Those Unattractive Teeth with Porcelain Veneers
- 3 Things You Might Notice with Your Child's Teeth That Need a Dentist
- You may Need Orthodontic Treatment Before Obtaining Implants
- Porcelain Veneers Might not be the Best Option for Teenagers
- 2018
- December (6)
- Why the Treatment Model for Your Jaw Joint Disorder Matters
- Practice Daily Oral Hygiene to Prevent Calcified Plaque Formation
- Regardless of What You've Seen Online, Don't Fear a Root Canal Treatment
- Look at Your Options for Saving a Tooth First Before Replacing it
- Dental Visits are Key to Detecting Early Developing Tooth Decay
- 4 Reasons you may want Your Dentist to Whiten Your Teeth
- November (6)
- Dental Care is Difficult but not Impossible for a Special Needs Child
- Survey Says: They'd Rather Have a Root Canal
- Your Case of Gingivitis Could Develop into Something More Harmful
- This November, Become a Non-Smoker
- Dentures are Still a Viable Choice for Tooth Replacement
- Don't Ignore Sudden Tooth Pain - Your Teeth may be Telling you Something
- October (6)
- Try the Conservative Path to Jaw Pain Relief First
- Inflammation: the Link Between Gum Disease and Cardiovascular Disease
- How to Maximize Your Child's Dental Health Potential
- Don't Stress Over Your Child's Teeth Grinding Habit Unless it Persists
- 3 Factors That Could Affect the Success of a Root Canal Treatment
- Ease Your Child's Teething Discomfort with these Tips
- September (6)
- Simple or Surgical? Choosing the Right Kind of Tooth Extraction
- Not all Dental Crowns Share the Same Quality of Life-Likeness
- We can Build up Lost Bone Before Your Implant
- Treating Gum Disease around Tooth Roots is Hard - but Not Impossible
- 3 Ways to Take the Jitters Out of Dental Visits
- A Low Sugar, High Fiber Diet will Help Keep Your Teeth and Gums Healthy
- August (6)
- Cosmetic Questions to Ask to Get You on the Right Path to a Better Smile
- World Cup Soccer Coach-Dentist Saves the Day!
- What to do if Your Child has a Toothache
- Be on the Alert for Gum Disease While Wearing Braces
- Veneers may Offer a Less Invasive Way to Transform Your Smile
- Recreational Marijuana Could Increase Your Risk of Gum Disease
- July (7)
- 4 Reasons why Quitting Chewing Tobacco is Good for Your Oral Health
- If at All Possible, Primary Teeth are Worth Saving
- Your Dental Care Efforts are Just as Important as Your Dentist's
- Know the Facts to Reduce Your Child's Teething Discomfort
- Get Your Vitamins the Natural Way for Optimum Dental Health
- Don't Delay Treatment of Gum Disease
- What You Should Know About Veneers for Teenagers
- June (6)
- 3 Types of Tooth Pain and What They Might be Telling You
- 3 Questions to Answer Before Your Smile Makeover
- Professional Whitening Offers an Effective Way to Restore Your Smile's Luster
- Gum Disease is Still a Threat to Your Dental Implants
- Saving a Diseased Primary Tooth Could Mean Better Oral Health Later in Life
- Winning the War on Gum Disease Requires Post-Treatment Vigilance
- March (5)
- Although a Challenge, Chronically Ill Children Need Tooth Decay Prevention
- Transform Your Smile with Porcelain Veneers
- 4 Things You Should be Doing Now for Your Baby's Long-Term Dental Health
- Topical Fluoride Adds Extra Protection against Tooth Decay
- 3 Tips for Helping Your Kids Develop Great Tooth-Friendly Habits
- 2017
- October (5)
- Monitoring Your Child's Thumb Sucking Could Help Avoid Future Bite Problems
- The Right Treatment for Your Child's Injured Tooth Increases its Survival
- Antibiotics Could Help Ensure your Implant Surgery is Successful
- 4 Reasons Why You May Need to See a Periodontist for Your Gum Disease
- These 3 Tasks Show How Saliva is Amazing
- May (5)
- Watch for These Developing Bite Problems with Your Child's Teeth
- Techniques for Keeping Impacted Canine Teeth from Spoiling Your Smile
- Consider Bone Health When Deciding Between Implants and Dentures
- Don't let Periodontal Disease Cause Your Gums to Recede
- New Saliva Test may Help Identify Oral Cancer Earlier
- April (5)
- A Healthy Diet is Your Best Source for Vitamins and Minerals
- Encourage Your College-Bound Child to Practice Good Oral Health Habits
- Pediatric Dentists Specialize in Dental Care for Children and Teens
- An Affordable RPD Could be the Answer to Your Missing Teeth Problems
- Safety is a Priority When Imaging Children's Teeth with X-Rays
- 2016
- November (5)
- Reduce Your Oral Cancer Risk with Better Diet and Lifestyle Choices
- Don't Let the Acid in Sports and Energy Drinks Ruin Your Tooth Enamel
- Inflammation is a Key Element in Both Oral and Systemic Diseases
- Don't Let an Eating Disorder Wreck Oral Health
- Effective Dental Care Depends First on Getting the Big Picture
- September (5)
- Implants can Support a Total Tooth Replacement Restoration
- Keeping up Good Hygiene Still a Necessity with Dental Implants
- Keep Your Saliva Flowing - Your Oral Health Depends on it
- Certain Mouth Rashes Don't Respond to Topical Steroid Treatments
- Effective Oral Hygiene is Key to Disease Prevention While Wearing Braces
- June (5)
- Dental Offices Hold to the Highest Standards to Protect Patients from Infection
- 4 Things You Should be Doing to Maintain a Healthy Mouth
- A Crown Could be the Answer to Preserving Your Damaged Tooth
- Teens Benefit Most from A Temporary Solution to Missing Teeth
- Keeping Gum Disease at Bay Could Help Your Overall Health
- March (5)
- Treating Small Enamel Cracks Could Help you Avoid a Dangerous Tooth Fracture
- Kids, Cats and Canines: Dental Development Through the Ages
- Surgically Accessing Sinuses can Help Grow New Bone for Implants
- Though not Always Seen, it's Still Important to Replace a Missing Back Tooth
- Advancing Gum Disease Requires Thorough Treatment to Control it
- 2015
- December (5)
- Five Facts about Bacteria
- Extracting Wisdom Teeth Now May Prevent Dental Problems Later
- Cosmetic Gum Surgery Can Restore Health as Well as Appearance to Gums
- Dental Amalgam Continues to be a Durable and Safe Tooth Filling
- Treating a Baby Tooth with Inner Decay can be Complicated - but Still Necessary
- August (5)
- Attention to Detail Crucial to a Beautiful Smile Supported by Dental Implants
- Air Abrasion Offers a More Pleasant Dental Office Experience than Drills
- Replacing a Back Tooth May Help You Avoid Future Dental Problems
- Conscious Sedation Eases Treatment Anxiety for Young Dental Patients
- Brushing and Flossing Hard to Do? Consider Your 'Power' Options
- 2014
- September (5)
- Making the Right Choices With Removable Partial Dentures
- Determining the Cause of Tooth Looseness Key to Effective Treatment
- Finding the Right Bacterial Balance for Optimum Oral Health
- Successful Outcomes With Dentures Depends on Attention to Detail
- Extend the Life of Your Dental Appliance With Proper Care
- 2013
- 2012
- August (8)
- Nine Things to Expect During Your Appointment with the Dental Hygienist
- Oral Health Tips for Special Needs Children
- Testing Your Knowledge on Caring for Your Dentures
- Understanding The Factors That Can Influence Dental Implant Success
- FAQ: What You Need to Know About Your Child's Baby Teeth
- Crowns: Do You Know Your Options?
- Cat Cora's 6 Ways to Keep Kids Off Junk Food
- Sinus Surgery — Creating Bone for Dental Implants “Out of Thin Air”
- 2011
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Dental Implants: Quiz
How much do you know about dental implants? Test yourself with this quiz.
- Earliest recorded attempts at using dental implants were from
- Medieval England
- The ancient Mayans
- U.S.A. in the 1950s
- Dental implants are called endosseous. What does this mean?
- They fuse with the bone
- They are inside the mouth
- They are not real teeth
- What are most dental implants made of?
- Aluminum
- Titanium
- Steel
- What part of the tooth does an implant replace?
- The implant is the root replacement
- The implant is the root plus the crown
- The implant is the crown
- What is the success rate of dental implants?
- 50 percent or less
- 75 percent
- 95 percent or more
- What could cause an implant to fail?
- Smoking or drug use
- Poor bone quality and quantity at the implant site
- Both of the above
- What is a tooth's emergence profile?
- The implant and crown's shape as it emerges from beneath the gum line
- A measure of the urgency of the tooth replacement
- A measure of the time it takes for you to be able to chew on the new implant
- What are some of the factors that go into the aesthetics of designing the crown?
- Choice of materials
- Color matching
- Both of the above
- b. The concept of dental implants goes back to the Mayan civilization in 600 AD.
- a. The word endosseous (from endo meaning within and osseo meaning bone) refers to the implant's ability to fuse with or integrate with the bone in which it is placed.
- b. Most implants are made of a titanium alloy, a metallic substance that is not rejected by the body and is able to fuse with the bone.
- a. The term “implant” refers to the root replacement, which is anchored in the gum and bone. A crown is put around the implant where it emerges from the gumline.
- c. The majority of studies have shown long term success rates of over 95 percent.
- c. Factors that could cause an implant to fail include general health concerns such as smoking and drug use, osteoporosis, or a compromised immune system; poor bone quality or quantity; and poor maintenance such as lack of proper brushing and flossing.
- a. The emergence profile has a lot to do with the implant's natural appearance. It involves the way the crown, which attaches to the implant, seemingly emerges through the gum tissue like a natural tooth.
- c. Choices such as materials, color, and position can be worked out in the design of a customized temporary crown, which acts as a template or blueprint for a final crown.
Contact us today to schedule an appointment to discuss your questions about dental implants. You can also learn more by reading the Dear Doctor magazine article “Matching Teeth & Implants.”