Dental implants are an attractive and highly successful restorative treatment. However, many individuals don’t know that despite their high success rate, they still fail from time to time. So what causes implant failure and how can it be prevented? Our Ottawa, IL dentist Dr. Conness dives into the topic in order to educate patients on…
Dental implants have been around for decades and have managed to revolutionize reconstructive treatments. Yet, technological developments continue to be made to improve treatment, procedure outcomes, and patient satisfaction. One of these future developments come in the form of robotic systems. Most notably, Yomi®, a robotic guidance system that has been approved by the FDA….
For some patients, moving forward with the dental implant process is more challenging than for others. Although dental implants are highly successful and have great long-term benefits, not everyone may qualify for treatment. However, with the help of supplementary treatments, patients who originally weren’t candidates have an opportunity to qualify. With that in mind, which…
For patients considering dental implants, recovery from the surgical procedure as well as the surgery itself may sound daunting. The good news is that dental implant surgery is like any other procedure, requiring time and patience to ensure a successful recovery and lasting treatment. While recovery time varies depending on the patient, the intensity of…