Dr Karthikeyan, Author at Denta Kings

How many Implants you need to replace all your teeth?

Dental Implants May 15, 2020 0Comments

Most of us obtain all 32 of our teeth by the time we reach adulthood. But how many of us make it through life with all our teeth intact? On average, people lost about 12 permanent teeth by the time they reach their 50’s. Commonly, most of us lose our teeth due to tooth decay, gum diseases, or oral trauma. Regardless of the cause of tooth loss, losing one or more teeth can not only affect your aesthetics but can also affect your bite and can cause jaw bone loss.

With advancements in modern dentistry, you can replace the lost with dental implants that are as functional and attractive as the teeth they have replaced. In this blog, we a going to discuss the different implant options, if you are considering to replace all your teeth.

More Information on Zirconia Dental Implants

Dental Implants April 16, 2020 0Comments

Over the years people have become more concerned and conscious about the materials that come into contact with their body and its impact on their overall health. In the field of dentistry, dental crowns, dental implants, dental fillings are some of the few foreign substances that come into contact with our body. Getting dental implants for one or more lost teeth is a significant step that patients take to improve their oral health. So it is important that they are well informed about the makeup of the implant.

Five questions that you need to ask your Dentist before an Orthognathic Surgery

Orthognathic surgery, also known as corrective jaw surgery, is used to correct conditions related to the structure of the face and jaw which causes orthodontic problems like, TMJ disorder, malocclusions, and other problems that cannot be treated with normal braces. If you have been advised to get an orthognathic surgery, here are 5 questions that you need to ask your dentist before your Orthognathic surgery.

Is a wiggling Dental Implant a sign of Implant failure?

Dental Implants March 11, 2020 0Comments

Dental Implants, as we all know, replicate the form and function of a real tooth. And because of this reason, dental implant stands as the best tooth-replacement option for the loss of one or more teeth. Although modern dentistry can offer an implant success rate of over 95%, there are some issues that may arise due to poor oral hygiene and other various factors. Usually, dental implants are securely placed in the jaw bone and do not allow for any movement after its placement. So is a wiggling dental implant a sign of implant failure?

Is Orthognathic surgery a Cosmetic surgery?

Aesthetic Dentistry, Surgical Dentistry February 17, 2020 0Comments

‘Orthognathic is derived from two Greek words ‘Orthos’ and “Gnathos’ which means ‘straight’ and ‘jaws’ respectively. Thus the word “Orthognathic” literally means straight jaws or straightening of jaws. Orthognathic surgery is the process of correcting or straightening any crookedness or deformity of the jaws. This surgery is mostly done to correct such deformities that may cause discomfort while talking, eating, chewing, etc. Orthognathic surgery is also done to improve the way the teeth fit together and to optimize the facial proportions in people who have obstructive sleep apnea. Apart from the functional benefits of getting orthognathic surgery, there are also aesthetic benefits of getting orthognathic surgery. Today, orthognathic surgery involves a wide spectrum of surgical procedures that can be done on the upper jaw, lower jaw, and the chin to improve the form and the function of the jaw.

Can you get Dental Implants if you have severe bone loss?

Dental Implants February 14, 2020 0Comments

The primary requirement for dental implant placement is adequate jaw bone mass. Adequate jaw bone mass is an absolute necessity since the dental implants are placed into the jaw bone. Placing dental implants, despite inadequate jaw bone mass will lead to dental implant failure. So does this mean that people with inadequate jaw bone cannot receive dental implants? In this blog, we are going to discuss if you can get dental implants despite jaw bone loss.

Does Orthognathic Surgery fix TMJ problem?

Aesthetic Dentistry, Surgical Dentistry January 22, 2020 0Comments

TMJ stands for Temporomandibular joint. This joint is commonly referred to as the jaw joint and it assists in the opening and closing of the jaw. Many reasons are said to cause problems to the TMJ. So can Orthognathic Surgery fix TMJ problems?

5 Reasons why you should switch from Dentures to Dental Implants

Dental Implants January 16, 2020 0Comments

Tooth loss can occur due to several reasons. Some of the most common causes of tooth loss are tooth decay, gum diseases, and tooth fracture. But in the event of one or more tooth loss, there is no need to go through life with missing teeth. With so many different tooth replacement options to choose from, it is not right to go without getting a tooth replacement. Although there are several tooth replacement options, dental implants remain the best treatment option regardless of the number of teeth to be replaced. Most people, who have lost a majority of their teeth, tend to opt for dentures. Although conventional dentures are an inexpensive and simple way to restore your teeth, it is certainly not the best long-term choice. And moreover, people who currently have conventional dentures should definitely upgrade to dental implants. Here are 5 reasons why you should change from dentures to dental implants.

Use of laser in Preventive Dentistry

Laser Dentistry December 21, 2019 0Comments

Prevention is always better than cure. In dental matters too, this adage applies. Children are more vulnerable to caries and hence prevention is applied more in children than adults. It is not that adults do not get caries. They too are vulnerable albeit to a lesser degree. The advent of laser dentistry has indeed made prevention a tad easier. In this article, we will explore the use of laser in different dental procedures that can help in prevention.

Getting Dental Implants while pregnant! Is it advisable?

Dental Implants December 14, 2019 0Comments

The field of dental implant technology has been seeing newer advancements over the past few decades. Newer scientific discoveries and clinical implementations have made it much easier and safer to get dental implants. Dental Implants, as we all know, serve as a replacement for a lost or severely damaged tooth that is beyond repair. Despite the advancements in dental implant technology, is it safe for pregnant women to undergo dental implant surgery?

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