We’ve got some good news to announce to patients and friends of Dent-Plant Dental Implant Center. The dentist you trust for your dental implants and other complex needs, Dr. Bita Farhoumand, has been named a Top Doctor for 2017! This special award is given each year to doctors who have a reputation of combining true clinical excellence with superior patient care — and we can’t think of anyone more deserving than our very own Dr. Farhoumand. Keep reading to learn more about your doctor, how the Top Doctor award is chosen, and what this distinction means for you.
Following tooth loss, there are more negative oral health effects than just your missing tooth and possible changes to your appearance. Actually, the bulk of the oral health concerns are happening below the surface of your smile. When you lose one or more teeth, the supportive gum and bone tissue are no longer stimulated. Over time, this tissue is lost, leading to changes in facial shape, dental drift, and further tooth loss. Dental implant supported tooth replacement is a great option to replace the lost root structures, but when supportive tissues are already lost, dental implants may not successfully fuse with the jawbone. Traditionally, dentists would use bone or gum tissue grafts to create the necessary support for the implant. Guided bone & tissue regeneration (GBTR) is an innovative method used to improve bone density and gum tissue volume to increase your chances for successful