by Dr. Fred Peck, DDS
3. November 2011 20:47
When a tooth is removed the bone around the tooth collapses along with the gum tissue. The reaming gum looks like it is caved in compared to the adjacent teeth. This can be prevented by placing a bone graft in the tooth socket ("hole") where the tooth was. The procedure is very simple for the patien...
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by Dr. Fred Peck, DDS
9. September 2011 07:00
How do you make that new replacement for a missing front tooth look natural at the gum line? The key to a natural appearing false tooth at the gum line is to have the tooth look like it is growing out from the gum. I am talking about a false tooth on a fixed bridge, not a partial denture. False...
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by Dr. Fred Peck, DDS
23. June 2011 07:00
There are three basic options to replace a single front tooth. The first option is a dental implant. This has become the standard of care for a tooth replacement. A dental implant is an artificial root over which a dental crown can be placed to match the adjacent teeth. The process for an upper fron...
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