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What Happens if You Need a Bone Graft?

Submitted by nextsmiles on Thu, 12/30/2021 - 19:10

Bone grafting is a surgical procedure that uses the transplanted bone to repair and rebuild diseased or damaged bone. It is used to repair any bone anywhere in the body. For example, your surgeon can take bone from your hips to perform a graft. The bone matrix found in the skeleton gives the bones their strength. Inside the matrix are living cells that help repair and heal bones.

Why do People Need Bone Grafts?
You might need bone grafting to promote healing and growth for many different medical reasons, including:

The Basics of Dental Implant Care

Submitted by nextsmiles on Fri, 12/24/2021 - 22:10

Dental implants are tiny posts inserted in the jaw surgically by a dental surgeon. The implants support the dental crown that is visible.  Before the crown or dentures are attached to the implants, you must wait three to six months for the jaw to heal. During the healing period, the implant, made of titanium, integrates with the jawbone. The material, titanium, is very biocompatible with the body.
 

What is Dental Tourism, and Why Should You Avoid It?

Submitted by nextsmiles on Thu, 12/09/2021 - 20:54

Dental tourism revolves around individuals travelling to foreign countries to seek lower-cost dental care, combining it with the tourist experience. Dental tourism is growing worldwide due to connectivity and the competitive market. Therefore, as individuals seek adventure and visit other countries, they get dental care from the country they are visiting.
 

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