What Do I Need to Know Before Getting Dental Implants?

Close up of a model of a dental implant with an anchor set in the gums

Dental implants have become a popular and effective solution for replacing missing teeth. They offer a natural-looking and long-lasting alternative to dentures or bridges. However, before making any decisions, it’s a good idea to learn about the process and understand what it entails. Here are some points that would be helpful to know about. Dental…

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New Dental Implant Website in Cape Coral

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Cape Dental Care is excited to announce a new site that highlights dental implants for patients in Cape Coral. DentalImplantsCapeCoral.com  will have a variety of patient education articles, case studies, and patient testimonials. This new site will provide our current and new patients with plenty of information to make a good consumer decision. Dental implants are the best…

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Sinus Lift and Implants

X-ray showing a sinus floor needing to be lifted because the existing sinus floor is too low for dental implants, but it can be elevated to provide adequate space for implants

Patients that are missing teeth in the back of their upper jaw may not be ideal candidates for dental implants if they have large sinuses. The maxillary sinus is a large, air filled cavity that often expands after the upper teeth are removed. Often times a sinus lift procedure is needed before dental implants can…

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Immediate Implants: Growing Back Your Teeth?

A deeply distraught patient shows up to their dental office with a broken tooth. The x-ray reveals a tooth broken off at below the gun line.  During the examination the dentist confirms what is shown in the x-ray; the tooth cannot be saved. With a heavy heart the dentist turns to the patient and tells…

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External Resorption Treatment: Dental Implant Case Study

Closeup of tooth with damaged root in upper gum line

This is a case report of a 38 y/o female that noticed a reddish pink hue coming through her tooth and decided to have it examined. Her dentist referred her to an oral surgeon for a tooth extraction, but she decided to have a second opinion at our office. After completing a full exam we determined…

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