Archive for the ‘Dentures’ Category
Dental Check-ups Get Skipped when Jobs Are Lost
With the unemployment rate up, dental check-up are among the first things to get neglected. Data presented for two U.S. cities, Spokane and Seattle, Washington, (1995-2004) has revealed that for every 10,000 individuals that lost their jobs, 1.24% less people in Spokane went to the dentist for routine check-ups. For 0,000 individuals that lost their […]
Technology for Dental Case Presentations
In Dental Products Review (August, 2008) Dr. Emmott covers some high-tech tools that should be used in the dental office for presenting cases to the patient. The following are recommended: 1) Digital cameras (both extraoral and intraoral); 2) computer software for image management, slide shows, and other multimedia presentations, so that the dentist can present, […]
Dentures Wearer Can Still Eat Their Fruits and Vegetables
In the past, researchers have reported an inverse relationship between wearing dentures and eating significantly fruits and vegetables. Also reported has been the significantly less chewing efficiency that denture wearers have when compared to individuals with their natural teeth. Recently, it has been reported that wearing dentures and consuming less fruits and vegetables may not […]
Implants ‘remove denture discomfort’
Dental implants can remove the discomfort from dentures, it has been claimed. Bill Dunn told news10now.com that he found it very difficult to eat while wearing dentures and that he was very conscious of them all the time. However, a three-part procedure which places two dental implants in the front area of the lower jaw […]
Temporary dentures solve”unsightly gaps”
Temporary dentures can provide a short-term solution to missing teeth, it has been claimed. A study in the Academy of General Dentistry’s (AGD’s) clinical journal revealed that 86 per cent of dentists report that their patients’ biggest fear of losing a tooth is the associated social embarrassment. However, with interim removable dentures, people can still […]
Mini-implants”cost-effective”
A new type of small dental implant for denture wearers is now available from the Stamford Dental Group. Dr Jack DeGrado said the so-called mini-implants are metal posts surgically inserted beneath the gum, which are then attached to the dentures. They are much smaller and cheaper than conventional dental implants and will help keep dentures […]
Dentures help mother to smile again
An American charity project has given one mother a brand new smile, it has been reported. Chickasha News reports that 17-year-old Tiffany Daniel wrote to the Harvest Baptist Church Christmas Wish Project asking for some dental treatment for her unemployed mother. "She has really bad teeth … I wish my mom could get her teeth […]
Neuromuscular dentures ‘optimise occlusion’
Neuromuscular dentures reduce the need for adhesives and ensure a natural fit, according to Dr Mike D Deldar. Writing in the Nobelsville Daily Times, the Hamilton County dentist explained that dentures are often fitted in a position not always exactly right for the patient. This is because without teeth a patient has no natural bite […]
