The Anatomy of an Opportunity

By Allison M. DiMatteo, BA, MPS

Scientific advances in biomarker research have led dentistry and medicine to consider saliva a viable diagnostic medium. The intricate composition of this body fluid, combined with emerging science designed to exploit its inherent capabilities, could potentially change dental practice, patient care, and usher in an age of individualized treatment protocol.

Part folklore and part scientific documentation, the history of saliva’s use as a tell-tale indicator of what’s taking place within the human body dates back centuries. In ancient China, an inability to swallow a handful of rice whole was a sign of guilt, since if an individual was nervous (as a result of lying, for example) and their salivary secretions dried up, they would be prohibited from making a food bolus. In the early 20th century, cytochemical tests of saliva were used to study such conditions as gout and rheumatism.

Much of the early work conducted in the saliva diagnostics field related more to an assessment of better understanding the composition of saliva and its function at the patient level in terms of supporting the ability to speak, lubricate, masticate, and function, as well as its effects on quality of life, explains William Giannobile, DDS, DMed.Sc,the Najjar Professor of Dentistry and Director of the Michigan Center for Oral Health Research at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. Within the field itself, what has really greatly benefited saliva diagnostics research has been the support and investment by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), that enabled a merging of many earlier technological advances in engineering and chemistry for the examination of the many properties of saliva, he says.

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Mimic Your Natural Teeth With Dental Implants

 

Living with the burden of missing teeth can be both frustrating and impractical, not to mention the effect that it can have on our sense of pride and self-esteem.

 
Luckily, with the option of modern dental implants offering a permanent and comfortable solution to the problem of missing teeth, your suffering and embarrassment can be brought to an abrupt end.

 
With your dental implant dentist able to offer you implant procedures to replace missing teeth, which can be completed in just one day, you need not endure the loss of your teeth for the long or short term.

 
It is important that your dental tooth implants offer full support and functionality to your mouth whilst looking and feeling as natural as your normal teeth. Through a dental implants specialist, the methods available for a successful and satisfying treatment allows you to leave the dental surgery with a new smile that and the freedom of life with your teeth in beautiful and healthy shape.

 
Whether you require a single tooth implant or are in need of several replacements, the technology and materials used in your modern dental tooth implants will complement your teeth and face for maximum aesthetic satisfaction. 

 
Your dental implants procedure involves a consultation and assessment of your oral state and from there a detailed process of reconstruction, stabilisation and fitting is undergone in order to ensure that your new mouth is left completely comfortable, functional and visually pleasing.

 
Made from a combination of biocompatible materials including titanium roots, which are screwed into your existing bone structure for complete stability and support your remaining teeth, and a ceramic restoration of your tooth creating a beautiful dazzling smile you can be proud of.

 
Your dental implants surgery has the ability to make the positive difference to your life and restore your smile to the glory that you want for maximum health and vitality.

 
Dr Steven Acker is a dentist, servicing the Brooklyn and Staten Island areas, offering dental implant treatments. For more information please visit http://www.cosmeticdentistrystatenisland.com

The Benefits of Dental Implants

Dental Implants offer exceptional benefits to patients,

•    Improved confidence and self-esteem
•    Increased stability within the mouth
•    Improved comfort and speech
•    Increased preservation of bone
•    Decreased gum tissue shrinkage
•    Dietary and nutritional benefits
•    Convenience – not always having to worry about Dentures
•    An esthetically enhanced smile

After undergoing treatment, the majority of patients experience a significant enhancement in their chewing, dental hygiene and speaking ability. On the outside, patients also see a dramatic transformation in the appearance of their smile and in their general attitude towards life.

Dental Implants – Solution for Missing Teeth

Dental Implants are a permanent solution; helping you to recapture the beautiful nature of your smile. Looking and feeling natural; Dental Implants can help prevent further deterioration of your teeth and give you something to smile about.

A Dental Implant is a man-made replacement for the root of a tooth, which is surgically inserted into the jawbone. As the mouth heals, approximately two to six months after surgery; the bone and Implant begin to fuse together. Once healing is complete, the Implant is then used to anchor Crowns, Bridges or Dentures.

The number of Dental Implants required is dependant upon your individual needs. This question will be determined during your initial consultation with your Dentist. Playing an important role in this decision is the quality and quantity of the patient’s bone. Implementing the correct number of Implants is vital in achieving long-term success. Dental Implants may also be implemented in such cases as a single missing tooth. This apparatus is referred to as a Single Tooth Implant Crown. There are several types of Dental Implants available.

Although Dental Implants will not decay, they still require impeccable care. Dental Implants may be cleaned and flossed just like normal teeth and best of all they do not require any special tools to clean around them (as with Bridgework).