What are Implant Retained Dentures, and Why Should You Care?

Implant Retained Dentures

Implant retained dentures secure upper and lower dentures in an innovative and revolutionary way using as little as two to four dental implants. Choosing the right type of implant retained denture for you requires a consultation with your dental professional to discuss your specific tooth replacement needs. Implant retained denture procedure The types of implants used for implant retained dentures … Read More

Tobacco use can reduce success of dental treatments

Tobacco use and dental treatments

Today’s dental implants are a dependable tooth replacement treatment that can accommodate the preferences and needs of various patients. With a success rate of up to 98%, dental implants can last a lifetime and are suitable for many age groups. However, studies show that tobacco use can increase a patient’s chances of experiencing dental implant failure. Factors for successful dental … Read More

Did you know there’s an alternative to fillings when you have a cavity?

Inlays and Onlays

When tooth decay leads to cavities in your teeth, traditional silver (amalgam) fillings are a common and effective dental treatment, but their silver color may not seem like the most cosmetic solution for you. Fortunately, inlays and onlays offer an alternative treatment for filling cavities that restore your smile in a natural looking, beautiful way. Greater Baltimore Prosthodontics is proud … Read More

Crown Lengthening can Improve Smile Health and Appearance

Crown Lengthening

Periodontists perform crown lengthening to prepare a patient’s mouth for cosmetic or restorative dental treatments or to improve the health of gum tissue. Crown lengthening can also help correct the look of a smile where excessive gum tissue covers the teeth in an unwanted way. With recontouring and reshaping of the gum and bone tissue, crown lengthening exposes more of … Read More