Some of the more popular technologies available to dentists who specialize in using mini implant solutions are Imtec, IntraLock and Sterngold. Each product although similar, has unique features that address certain types of dental and jawbone integrity issues that may be important for different patients.
A lucky few feel comfortable when they wear their dentures. Every other denture wearer is left to contend with slippage, wobbling, discomfort and in many cases, pain.
This is because without teeth, the underlying bone deteriorates and the denture no longer fits. The lips are working so hard to keep the denture in place, a natural smile doesn't come naturally at all.
A technological break-through now available with some dental practices is denture stabilization also known as Single Day Implants. The procedure stabilizes the existing lower denture by anchoring it into place using mini dental implants or MDIs.
The entire proceedure can be completed in a matter of hours... with results that can be quite stunning. Patients can hardly believe the improvement in their abilities to eat, speak, laugh and smile.
Denture Stabilization - What is It?
Denture stabilization is achieved through the use of an MDI or Mini Dental Implant. The procedure can stabilize a patient's denture or other prosthetic in just a few hours.
The 1.8 mm width (the same as a wooden toothpick) means less time in surgery to place the implants. It also provides immediate and on-going stabilization for those who can't tolerate full size conventional implants.
The patient is anesthetized and a special drill is used to create a place for each implant. In the average denture stabilization case, there are six implants.
Each of the tiny implants is held by a small finger driver that inserts the implant and also acts as a screw driver. Next, a winged wrench further tightens the implant.
Final Stabilization Steps
A ratchet wrench firmly seats the implants into place, assuring an accurate and enduring fit.
Retrofitting the Denture
In many cases, patients do not require brand new dentures. New or modified dentures are recommended only when dictated by changes in the patient's oral health.
The patient's existing denture is marked to show the placement of the implants and wells are drilled at each of those points at the dental lab.
Each well will contain a metal housing that will allow the denture to snap on and off each implant.
The Completed Mini Implant Procedure
The retrofitted denture is snapped into place and the patient is ready to have dinner the same evening.
For more information contact our office at 908-850-0005.
Dental Updates for our patients and friends
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Monday, February 1, 2010
Annual Give Kids a Smile Day
Friday, Feb. 5, 2010
We at Skylands Dental are pleased to announce that we will be participating in the annual give kids a smile day.
Friday, February 5, 2010, will mark the seventh year of Give Kids A Smile! (GKAS) National Children’s Dental Access Day. The New Jersey Dental Association has been a participating state since the program’s inception in 2003. Since then, more than 13,000 children age 12 and under have come through the program and have received nearly $2.4 million in free dental services at more than 80 locations across the state. And, the program continues to grow!
Parents, guardians, school nurses and community leaders have taken advantage of this incredible opportunity to have free dental care for children in need as well as introducing children to dentistry via a positive, fun-filled day of learning about the importance of oral health.
This website contains all the information necessary for both volunteers and children to take part in the exciting day. If you need more information, please contact the New Jersey Dental Association GKAS Hotline at (888) 576-9278 or via email at eelmore@njda.org.
We at Skylands Dental are pleased to announce that we will be participating in the annual give kids a smile day.
Friday, February 5, 2010, will mark the seventh year of Give Kids A Smile! (GKAS) National Children’s Dental Access Day. The New Jersey Dental Association has been a participating state since the program’s inception in 2003. Since then, more than 13,000 children age 12 and under have come through the program and have received nearly $2.4 million in free dental services at more than 80 locations across the state. And, the program continues to grow!
Parents, guardians, school nurses and community leaders have taken advantage of this incredible opportunity to have free dental care for children in need as well as introducing children to dentistry via a positive, fun-filled day of learning about the importance of oral health.
This website contains all the information necessary for both volunteers and children to take part in the exciting day. If you need more information, please contact the New Jersey Dental Association GKAS Hotline at (888) 576-9278 or via email at eelmore@njda.org.
What are periodontal diseases?
The word periodontal literally means "around the tooth." Periodontal diseases are serious bacterial infections that destroy the attachment fibers and supporting bone that hold your teeth in your mouth. Left untreated, these diseases can lead to tooth loss. There are many forms of periodontal disease:
Gingivitis
Aggressive periodontitis
Chronic periodontitis
Periodontitis as a manifestation of systemic diseases
Necrotizing periodontal diseases
What is my risk of having or developing periodontal disease?
Millions of people have periodontal disease and don’t know it. The American Academy of Periodontology's patient self-assessment tool will help you become familiar with the main risk factors and assess your own risk for periodontal disease.
Who is a periodontist?
A periodontist is a dentist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of periodontal disease and in the placement of dental implants. Periodontists receive extensive training in these areas, including three additional years of education beyond dental school. Periodontists are familiar with the latest techniques for diagnosing and treating periodontal disease. In addition, they can perform cosmetic periodontal procedures to help you achieve the smile you desire. Often, dentists refer their patients to a periodontist when their periodontal disease is advanced. However, you don't need a referral to see a periodontist. In fact, there are occasions when you may choose to go directly to a periodontist or to refer a family member or friend to your own periodontist.
Gingivitis
Aggressive periodontitis
Chronic periodontitis
Periodontitis as a manifestation of systemic diseases
Necrotizing periodontal diseases
What is my risk of having or developing periodontal disease?
Millions of people have periodontal disease and don’t know it. The American Academy of Periodontology's patient self-assessment tool will help you become familiar with the main risk factors and assess your own risk for periodontal disease.
Who is a periodontist?
A periodontist is a dentist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of periodontal disease and in the placement of dental implants. Periodontists receive extensive training in these areas, including three additional years of education beyond dental school. Periodontists are familiar with the latest techniques for diagnosing and treating periodontal disease. In addition, they can perform cosmetic periodontal procedures to help you achieve the smile you desire. Often, dentists refer their patients to a periodontist when their periodontal disease is advanced. However, you don't need a referral to see a periodontist. In fact, there are occasions when you may choose to go directly to a periodontist or to refer a family member or friend to your own periodontist.
Oral Health Guidelines for Pregnant Women
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAP) announced new oral health guidelines for pregnant women in 2009 tailored to assist them in maintaining healthy teeth and gums during their pregnancy and into the early stages of motherhood. Why is oral health care important during pregnancy? Mothers with gum disease have a higher instance of preterm birth, a potentially serious pregnancy complication that may cause health concerns for their infant, typically due to a low birth weight.
Pregnancy gingivitis is a common form of gum disease known to develop in almost half of all pregnant women likely due to the change in hormones. When kept at-bay, pregnancy gingivitis generally ends shortly after the birth of the child, although it should be monitored by a dentist periodically during pregnancy in order to prevent this form of gingivitis from progressing into more serious periodontitis, an advanced and irreversible form of gum disease that has been linked with preterm birth. Pregnant mothers with periodontal disease are seven times more likely to go into preterm labor. Prostaglandin, a chemical found in oral bacteria, may induce labor. And high levels of prostaglandin has been found in the mouths of women with severe cases of periodontal disease.
The following guidelines were developed by the AAP in response to the growing concern surrounding oral health during pregnancy:
•Oral Health Education - Counseling and early intervention by healthcare providers such as physicians, nurses, and dentists to provide expectant mothers with the tools and resources necessary to understand the importance of oral health care during pregnancy.
•Oral Hygiene - Removing the bacterial plaque, which researchers have connected to preterm birth and low birth-weight babies, is essential. Using the correct brushing and flossing methods greatly increase the amount of plaque that is removed from the teeth and gums.
•Fluoride - The American Dental Association recommends the use of toothpaste with fluoride by persons over the age of six. Echoing their sentiment, the AAP oral health guidelines advise the continued use of fluoridated toothpaste during pregnancy, and recommends the use of an over-the-counter alcohol-free fluoride rinse to help reduce the amount of plaque in the mouth.
•Nutrition - Educating expectant mothers about proper diet and nutrition during pregnancy will limit unnecessary sugar intake and in turn, prevent plaque build up.
•Treating Existing Tooth Decay - Expectant mothers are encouraged to have existing tooth decay treated during their pregnancy, which experts believe is a completely safe practice during pregnancy. Restoring decayed teeth will help achieve oral health by removing the bacteria associated with tooth decay.
•Transmission of Bacteria - Expectant mothers are discouraged from sharing food and utensils in order to prevent the transmission of the bacteria known to cause tooth decay.
•Use of Xylitol Gum - Expectant mothers are encouraged to chew xylitol gum (four times a day) as research suggests that chewing this gum may decrease the rate of tooth decay in children.
Talk to Your Dentist
If you are pregnant or are considering pregnancy, discuss any concerns you may have with your dentist. Women who are thinking about becoming pregnant may want to consider their oral health before becoming pregnant as research suggests that treating existing gum disease in pregnant women does not reduce the instance of preterm birth. Despite this fact, experts insist that regular oral health care should continue throughout pregnancy.
Pregnancy gingivitis is a common form of gum disease known to develop in almost half of all pregnant women likely due to the change in hormones. When kept at-bay, pregnancy gingivitis generally ends shortly after the birth of the child, although it should be monitored by a dentist periodically during pregnancy in order to prevent this form of gingivitis from progressing into more serious periodontitis, an advanced and irreversible form of gum disease that has been linked with preterm birth. Pregnant mothers with periodontal disease are seven times more likely to go into preterm labor. Prostaglandin, a chemical found in oral bacteria, may induce labor. And high levels of prostaglandin has been found in the mouths of women with severe cases of periodontal disease.
The following guidelines were developed by the AAP in response to the growing concern surrounding oral health during pregnancy:
•Oral Health Education - Counseling and early intervention by healthcare providers such as physicians, nurses, and dentists to provide expectant mothers with the tools and resources necessary to understand the importance of oral health care during pregnancy.
•Oral Hygiene - Removing the bacterial plaque, which researchers have connected to preterm birth and low birth-weight babies, is essential. Using the correct brushing and flossing methods greatly increase the amount of plaque that is removed from the teeth and gums.
•Fluoride - The American Dental Association recommends the use of toothpaste with fluoride by persons over the age of six. Echoing their sentiment, the AAP oral health guidelines advise the continued use of fluoridated toothpaste during pregnancy, and recommends the use of an over-the-counter alcohol-free fluoride rinse to help reduce the amount of plaque in the mouth.
•Nutrition - Educating expectant mothers about proper diet and nutrition during pregnancy will limit unnecessary sugar intake and in turn, prevent plaque build up.
•Treating Existing Tooth Decay - Expectant mothers are encouraged to have existing tooth decay treated during their pregnancy, which experts believe is a completely safe practice during pregnancy. Restoring decayed teeth will help achieve oral health by removing the bacteria associated with tooth decay.
•Transmission of Bacteria - Expectant mothers are discouraged from sharing food and utensils in order to prevent the transmission of the bacteria known to cause tooth decay.
•Use of Xylitol Gum - Expectant mothers are encouraged to chew xylitol gum (four times a day) as research suggests that chewing this gum may decrease the rate of tooth decay in children.
Talk to Your Dentist
If you are pregnant or are considering pregnancy, discuss any concerns you may have with your dentist. Women who are thinking about becoming pregnant may want to consider their oral health before becoming pregnant as research suggests that treating existing gum disease in pregnant women does not reduce the instance of preterm birth. Despite this fact, experts insist that regular oral health care should continue throughout pregnancy.
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