All-on-Four is a treatment modality for replacing all of the teeth in a single arch (either upper or lower). It is called All-on-Four, because all of the teeth are replaced by a fixed dental prosthesis (like a denture or a bridge) that is supported by four implants. Sounds great, right? There is a saying in the dental world that makes light of the fact that All-on-Four can have a high rate of complications. We say, "All-on-Four, but none on three." This implies that if you tr

One of the most frustrating things for dental implant patients is waiting for healing. After implant placement we wait four to six months before restoring - or putting the abutment and crown on - the implant. Why do we need to wait that long? Bones heal slowly! If you fall and break your arm, your doctor will put you in a cast for 4-6 weeks. That is for a small fracture. If you have a large compound or complex fracture it might be several months. With implants we are introduc

Braces, used to move teeth, are usually associated with nerdy junior high kids in movies. Orthodontics has come a long way since the practic

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

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