Why 5% of Dental Implants Fail & How They’re Repaired

November 16, 2017

Senior man in dental chairThe good news for patients who choose to replace missing teeth with an implant supported restoration is that they have an astounding 95% success rate. However, that still means that 5% of implants fail. While it is a rare occurrence, implant failure can happen. Before you move forward with an implant supported tooth replacement plan, read this post to find out more about the common causes of dental implant failure and how you can do your part to keep your implant firmly in place for a lifetime.
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What’s the Difference with All on 4 Implants in North Dallas?

August 11, 2017

Filed under: Cosmetic Dentistry — Tags: — drgreer @ 4:02 pm

all on 4 Despite the latest advancements in dentistry, tooth loss is still a prevalent problem with roughly 36 million adults in the Unites States missing all their natural teeth. In the past, your options were limited to replace them, but now you have several solutions at your fingertips. Among the most popular option involves dental implants; however, those with complete tooth loss are often hesitant to choose them because it is believed that each tooth must be replaced individually. However, this is not the case. With All on 4 implants in North Dallas, only four implant posts are needed to complete your smile.
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