What is Nonsurgical Tooth Replacement?
Like all aspects of our lives, the process of tooth loss changes as we mature. After the age of 12, our teeth don’t just “fall out” anymore. In most cases, adult tooth loss occurs when a damaged or hopeless tooth is extracted by an oral surgeon. An abscessed tooth, fractured tooth, or unsuccessful root canal […]
Dental Implant Placement: How long do I have to wait after tooth loss?
For most patients, tooth loss doesn’t just happen overnight. More often, it is the result of a planned extraction due to a failed root canal treatment (RCT), a severely fractured tooth, deep tooth decay, or extensive gum disease. Fortunately, losing a tooth no longer means that you are destined destructive dental procedures like bridges or […]
Simple Tips to Ensure a Successful Dental Implant Recovery
After more than four decades since dental implants were first recognized for their widespread success, many of the first implant cases are still functioning successfully. Even after 40 or more years, the patients who chose to replace their missing teeth with dental implants continue to express satisfaction with their choice. When placed properly and cared […]
Dental Implants: An Investment Worth Smiling About
How much is your health worth? How much would you be willing to invest for a chance to restore your smile? Today, dental implants in Chicago Illinois can give you the opportunity to invest in your health, restore your smile, and dramatically improve the quality of your life. Making the decision to replace your missing […]
Am I Too Old for Dental Implants?
Dental implants offer Downtown Chicago patients the optimal tooth replacement solution. They outlast alternatives like dentures and bridges, and dental implants function more effectively than the other options as well. Patients who are considering dental implants in Illinois sometimes express concern that they are too old to be candidates for the treatment. That worry is […]
Zygomatic dental implants in severely atrophied jaws
A critical element of dental implant success is the availability of adequate bone mass to anchor the implants and support the osseointegration process, in which the dental implants fuse with the jaw bone. In the past, patients with severe bone loss may have needed to undergo a bone graft surgery first or they might have […]
Gum disease: Am I still a candidate for dental implants?
More and more patients are choosing dental implants in Chicago to replace their missing teeth, but some patients may worry that the implants will fail without knowing that they actually have the highest success rate of any medical procedure – 98% and higher. In particular, patients who have a history of gum disease often wonder […]
Important Information You Need To Know Before Tooth Extractions – Part 3
There are two important phases in alveolar ridge preservation during and after a tooth extraction. Not all extractions are the same and it is very important to have an extraction expert, an oral surgeon, perform the tooth removal. So how can the bone be preserved? First, your Chicago Oral Surgeon at ORA will use the […]
Bridge vs. Implant to Replace a Missing Tooth
Are you missing a tooth and weighing whether to replace it with dental implants or a bridge? If so, there’s some information about both methods that you need to consider as you make your decision. Implants, which are small titanium posts that are then connected to a naturally appearing tooth crown, are durable, and they […]
Review From Aleksandra, Chicago & Cleveland
I actually traveled all the way from Cleveland to have a sinus lift and some dental implants from Dr. Koos. Both my children went to ORA Oral Surgery & Implant Studio to have their wisdom teeeth removed while they were in College and absolutely loved the office and raved about Dr. Koos. They insisted that I come […]