In this video, Dr. Gloria Stingley explains how one-piece implants are designed to reduce complications and support long-term implant health.
The advantage of a one-piece dental implant is significant, primarily because of what we call peri-implantitis. A standard implant can develop a periodontal condition where bone loss occurs around the junction where the abutment connects to the implant placed in the bone. With a mini implant, there is no such junction, and therefore no associated bone loss. This makes the mini implant a healthier option for tooth replacement. That advantage is substantial because no one wants periodontal disease, bone loss, or implant failure. As a result, the success rate of mini implants is higher.
If you or someone you love is struggling with missing teeth or loose dentures, contact Carter-Rockbridge General Dentistry for a free screening to learn how our dental implant treatments can enhance your smile, improve your function, and restore your self-confidence.
Learn about the full range of general, cosmetic, and implant dentistry services provided by Dr. Stingley, and the advanced, minimally invasive techniques used to deliver modern dental care to patients throughout Greater Atlanta.
“When I was in dental school, I thought I was going to become a periodontist,” a type of dentist who focuses on treating gum disease, “because I believe in the foundation of the health of the mouth,” says Dr. Gloria Stingley. She has been practicing dentistry in Norcross for over 30 years, bringing those values to every patient evaluation. [...]
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