What if, instead of waiting days or weeks for a cast to be produced and prosthetic dental implants, false teeth and replacement crowns to be made, your dentist could quickly scan your jaw and “print” your new teeth using a rapid prototyping machine known as a 3-D printer?
The technology used to replace lost teeth with titanium dental implants could be improved. By studying the surface structure of dental implants not only at micro level but also at nano level, researchers have come up with a method that could shorten the healing time for patients.
The technology used to replace lost teeth with titanium dental implants could be improved. By studying the surface structure of dental implants not only at micro level but also at nano level, researchers have come up with a method that could shorten the healing time for patients.
Board certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Stephen L. Wheeler discusses the latest techniques in dental implant reconstruction. Dr. Wheeler has helped to pioneer many of the newest bone grafting techniques, and is actively involved in research on esthetic tooth replacement using implants. Series: “Health Matters” [2/2004] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 7594]
Dental implants have many parts that prevent them from coming loose, and they also prevent plaque build up. Learn about the different parts of a dental implant in this free oral health video from a dentist. Expert: Michael Chen Bio: Michael Chen is presently teaching courses about implant dentistry to other dentists. They range from introductory to advance courses. Dr. Filmmaker: Bing Hu
Lynne arrives at the dentist surgery for her posh tooth implants having given up smoking to help the implants take.
If you have lost your teeth, dentures can cause bone loss and extreme jaw pain. Learn how and why dentures lead to bone loss in this free oral health video from a dentist. Expert: Michael Chen Bio: Michael Chen is presently teaching courses about implant dentistry to other dentists. They range from introductory to advance courses. Dr. Filmmaker: Bing Hu
Implants last as long as the diameter of the tooth is wide. Learn the factors for making your dental implants last longer in this free oral health video from a dentist. Expert: Michael Chen Bio: Michael Chen is presently teaching courses about implant dentistry to other dentists. They range from introductory to advance courses. Dr. Filmmaker: Bing Hu
Imtec MDIs used to replace missing molar tooth in one visit. Modified protocol used for dentist education.
Dental implants are artificial tooth replacements that are used to counter tooth loss. Arun Sharma, BDS, explores new technologies that will improve this procedure. Series: UCSF Mini Medical School for the Public [4/2009] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 15568]