Helpful Dental Information

Implants are excellent — but not universally right. A prosthodontist’s honest guide to the medical, anatomical, and personal factors that make another option better.

Computer-guided implant surgery places implants within fractions of a millimeter of plan. A prosthodontist explains how it compares to freehand and why it matters.

Teeth grinding can shorten implant lifespan dramatically. A prosthodontist explains how bruxism affects implants and the occlusal protections that prevent failure.

Implant warranties vary wildly between practices. A prosthodontist explains what to ask, what’s standard, and which warranty terms are meaningful.

A clear pre-op checklist for dental implant surgery — medications, fasting, transportation, and what to have ready at home for recovery.

A single missing tooth can be replaced with an implant or a 3-unit bridge. A prosthodontist explains which is right, the long-term costs of each, and why bridges still exist.