What Is The Success Rate Of Dental Implants?
A: Dental implants are extremely successful. You know there’s a tiny margin of variation from patient to patient. But, overall, dental implants are successful 98-99% of the time, which is amazing. It’s probably the highest success rate of anything we do in dentistry. It’s been proven for many decades in a lot of scientific papers […]
What Does It Mean When You Say “Teeth In A Day?”
A: Well, that’s a name universally given to the procedure when somebody gets a new set of teeth with dental implants. They walk into a dental office in the morning, get sedated, and then their natural teeth are replaced with implants. That patient walks out of the clinic later that day with a new set […]
How Long Do Dental Implants Last?
A: When we place an implant in somebody’s mouth, in their jawbone, our goal is for that implant to be there forever. An implant is a titanium screw that is inserted into the jawbone and the bone grows around that implant. That implant basically becomes part of that jawbone. Now, on top of that implant, […]
Who Is A Good Candidate For All On Four?
A: Basically, any person that needs to replace all their teeth with dental implants may be a good candidate for All On Four. Now, I mean, there’s many reasons why a person needs to replace all of their teeth. One can be extensively damaged teeth because of decay, gum disease, trauma, failing dentistry, wear, or […]
What Is All On Four?
A: An All On Four procedure is a treatment modality in implant dentistry. It allows for a patient that needs to replace all of their teeth; to do it in a very convenient, expedited way, using only four implants. This is traditionally done when patients are sedated, so it’s extremely comfortable. Patients don’t feel a […]
Prosthodontist Vs. Dentist: What’s The Difference?
Well, here we are—the home stretch towards the end of 2020 and you’re not reading about NYE plans, you’re reading about prosthodontist options. The good news is, the world didn’t end, We avoided a zombie apocalypse, and it’s almost W-2 time. Ah, but don’t expect that refund too soon. We aren’t psychics, merely smile artists—but […]
Why It’s So Important To Replace Missing Teeth
There seems to be a lot of questions on social media regarding full mouth reconstruction, missing teeth, and options for when you lose a tooth or multiple teeth. With that being said, we want to address a growing trend in patient awareness that we are concerned about. You see, many patients question or ask us […]
The Dentist San Antonio Residents Trust
When it comes to implant dentistry and other complex procedures that require skilled hands and extensive experience; one dentist stone oak has been privileged to call a resident, is bringing in patients from beyond the San Antonio area. Why Is Dr. Monarres The Most Popular Dentist San Antonio Has Ever Seen? Dr. Monarres of Stone […]
Are You A Good Candidate For Dental Implants?
How can you know if you’re a good candidate for dental implants? Missing teeth can be a source of insecurity and a confidence barrier for many people. When you lose a tooth it can lead to changes in your speech, chewing mechanics and even a change in your facial composure. One of the leading treatments […]
