Are Zygomatic and Pterygoid Dental Implants Near the Eye?

3D scan of zygomatic implant

Zygomatic and pterygoid implants can look a little bit intimidating. They are quite long and go into different parts of the skull to anchor full mouth dental implants. Is the Zygomatic Close to The Eye? Often I am asked how close to the eye is a zygomatic implant? This short video should help explain in … Read more

Socket Shield for Dental Implants- What Should You Know?

Ramsey Amin video Antibiotics for a Tooth Infection, Dental Implant, Bone Graft… Do I Need Them?

“Socket shield” for dental implants is a hot topic. It’s part of a greater group of procedures called “partial extraction therapy.” Basically part of your tooth is kept rather than extracting your entire tooth!! It may sound weird to you to keep part of a tooth that is getting extracted, but it has its merits. … Read more

Complications- Dental Implants Break!

Xray of single broken implant

Most can’t believe that a titanium dental implant can crack or break!  It happens!  More now than in the past. Why do implants break? Some dental implants are very thin at the top. Many people believe that a conical connection type is a better connection for the abutment and tooth. The problem with that style … Read more

Last Molar Extracted… Do I Need A Dental Implant?

Last Molars in Contact

(updated January 2024) My last molar was extracted… Do I need a dental implant? I have received this comment/question so many times that I decided to write a quick post about it! Missing Lower Second Molar –No bite support on Upper Molar after lower was lost Last Molars Are Not Always Needed To be clear, … Read more

Extraction-Dental Implant – It Won’t Stop Bleeding! Quick, Easy, Cheap Solution

Lower back molars dental implants

Bleeding for most people it is not an issue after a routine dental extraction, bone graft or multiple dental implants.  It does occur tough ! When it does occur it can be pretty disconcerting, and can look like a whole lot of blood is coming out of your mouth. It doesn’t take but a few drops … Read more

Dental Implants to Replace Baby Teeth

after initial ortho

If you are reading this post you are probably one of a small percentage of adults that has a baby tooth without a permanent tooth below.  As an adult with a baby tooth,  the tooth is often lost between the ages of 20 and 45 and must be replaced with a dental implant. A baby … Read more