You’ve been told you don’t have enough bone for a dental implant — and now you have a decision to make. The traditional path is bone grafting, which can add months of healing and a second surgical site. The other…
When several teeth are missing, everyday actions like chewing a steak, smiling for a photo, or pronouncing certain words become harder. At Palm Beach Dental, we see patients from Palm Beach, West Burleigh, Elanora and Currumbin every week who want…
Replacing a single missing tooth is one of the most important decisions in modern dentistry, because the gap affects chewing, speech, jawbone health, and the position of the neighbouring teeth. At Palm Beach Dental, a 5-decade practice on the Gold…
Dental implants are a commonly used option for replacing missing teeth, but like any procedure involving the body, they are not without potential complications. One such issue is the development of infection around the implant site. Understanding how these infections…
Screwless dental implants are a type of implant prosthodontic system where the crown or prosthesis is retained without the use of traditional screws. Instead of a screw-retained connection, these implants utilise a friction-fit mechanism, often referred to as a Morse…
Maintaining excellent oral hygiene requires more than just brushing your teeth. Dentists emphasize that interdental cleaning plays a vital role in removing plaque and food debris from between the teeth and under the gumline—areas that a toothbrush simply cannot reach….
