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Why Is Bone Grafting Necessary for Dental Implants?

Bone graft illustration

  Dental implants function like natural tooth roots. They are surgically placed into the jawbone, where they fuse through a process called osseointegration. For this to succeed, there must be adequate bone volume and density. Unfortunately, many patients do not have enough bone when they first seek implants. Reasons for bone loss include: Tooth loss

What Are 3D Custom-Printed Titanium Implants?

60 Year old women getting a CT Scan

3D custom-printed titanium implants are transforming modern surgery. These patient-specific devices combine the strength of titanium with the precision of 3D printing to restore form, function, and aesthetics when traditional implants are not enough. Surgeons worldwide are adopting this technology, and innovators like Dr. Robert G. Hale, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon and inventor, are