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What is facial collapse?

My dentist told me if I got dental implants, it would lead to facial collapse. That sounds really bad, but wondered what exactly it was. Paula M. – Nevada Paula, I’m surprised your dentist would make such a statement, though accurate, without explaining it to you. Part of a dentist’s job is to make sure his patients understand what he’s talking about. Facial collapse is a term that refers to […]

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Dental Implants and Hip Replacement

I wanted to get implant supported dentures. I’ve had two opinions on this surgery, but both dentists gave me different advice. One of them told me that I would need to start an antibiotic regimen before surgery and the other said it is not necessary. So, do you want a vote? Elisa M.- Louisville, KY Elisa, Well, how about I just confuse the issue a little more for you. It […]

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