Bacteria trapped in the internal cover screw chamber of dental implants during surgery may play a role in shaping the peri-implant microbiome and whether it will remain healthy, according to a press ...

A missing tooth is more than just a cosmetic problem. In fact, it could increase the risk of gum disease and other severe infections in the mouth. Dental implants offer a long-term replacement for ...

MARK PANKO still gets riled when he recalls the two years he suffered with traditional dentures. “They fell out when I talked,” Mr. Panko, 56, a small-business owner in Woodridge, Ill., recalled. “I ...

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Despite the high success rate of dental implants, patients should hang onto problem teeth as long as possible, a new literature review suggests. The review found that 15-year tooth loss rates range ...