While I was eating an apple, my front tooth fractured. I had a long history of problems with this tooth. My dentist in Darwin said it needed to come out and have an implant placed. He said my case would be challenging because I have a high smile and wanted a specialist to do it. …
Read moreIf you are about to have a sinus lift / bone grafting done, be knowledgeable and prepared to know what should be done after the surgery. You don’t want a complication – this may lead to the loss of the bone graft, loss of implant and a more difficult surgery to redo later. Here are…
Read moreIf it were my mouth, I would at least consider it. It’s not a new concept and I’ll try to explain because at Westcoast we mention it to each of our implant planned patients. The abutment is something that fits on the top of the implant. The final tooth (crown) is then cemented on this…
Read moreThe first step is knowing that you need an implant. Not everyone can have implants. You will need to make an appointment to see your dentist. The treatment time can be different at different clinic but it has the same basic process. Step 1: Dental and General Health Evaluation and Information taking. Oral examination and…
Read moreMy name is John Reilly and i come from USA. I am 63 years old and has been living in Vietnam for 11 years. I confess that I had fears towards dentists since my childhood. I remember my old dentist back home would yell and cause me discomfort every time he would drill out cavities…
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