There are three main components to most implant restorations. There is an implant, which is the titanium post that is implanted in the jaw bone and serves as an anchor. It is like a synthetic root of a tooth. Then there is the crown, which is the sparkly white part that you chew with. Then there is a third part called an abutment. The abutment serves to connect the implant to the crown. It is often the most confusing part for patients who understand that you need an implant t

For my first non "Welcome" post on Smile Again, I thought I'd start out with something rather basic, but foundational. What are Dental Implants? How do they work? Why would anyone want one? The simplest way to explain the role of dental implants is to call them "artificial tooth roots." Natural teeth have roots that anchor them to the jaw bones. Imagine a tree. You see the trunk and the branches and the leaves, but underground is a large root system anchoring that tree in pla

Welcome to Smile Again, my blog about dental implants. I started this blog for two reasons. Firstly, I enjoy writing. Putting digital pen to paper helps me organize my thoughts and often helps me find insight and clarity. Secondly, I started this blog to inform the general public about dental implants. I've invested quite a bit of time, energy, and money into obtaining a comprehensive dental implant education. I've done over 600 hours of continuing education related to the fi