So we have talked about many different scenarios for dental implants, but one of the most challenging areas for a dental implant is what we in the profession call“The Esthetic Zone”.  While not to be confused with the Twilight Zone, the “Esthetic Zone” has in the past been equally confounding. Read More

For my last 2 postings, I discussed what happens during implant surgery in a relatively “healthy site” but all this changes when the patient needs the tooth removed because of a bad infection. By a bad infection, I mean one that cannot be resolved with simple antibiotics, the area… Read More

This is the second installment in my blog series about dental implant surgery. Last week we talked about what to expect when a tooth must be removed and the conditions necessary for replacement with an implant. Today, we will discuss what happens when the tooth has been missing for… Read More