Dental Implants

7 of the best sites about dental implants. Know of another site that should be on this list? Leave your suggestions at the bottom of the page. (Related searches: Care Credit, Dental Insurance, Anthem Dental Insurance)

1. Dental Implants at AAOMS.org - The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons offers comprehensive information on dental implants as a solution for replacing missing teeth. The site includes information on dental implants vs. conventional dentures, the anatomy of an implant, and good candidates for an implant, along with photos and diagrams. (www.aaoms.org)

2. Dental-Implants.com - This site, presented by a Florida-based prosthodentist, provides information on the cost of dental implants, actual patient treatments, a visual explanation of dental implants, and questions to ask your dentist. There is also information here for dentists on new implant products. (www.dental-implants.com)

3. How Much Do Dental Implants Cost? - You’ll find information here on the typical cost of dental implants, with prices varying considerably based on location, complexity and the need for bone or gum restoration work. The site also offers information and links on discounts that may make the procedure more affordable, such as getting the work done at a dental college or working through state dental societies, which sometimes provide partial payment for low-income patients. (www.costhelper.com)

4. MiniDentalImplant.com - Learn more about mini dental implants here, a more affordable alternative to conventional implant surgery. You can view several videos documenting the procedure, learn more about the doctors who developed the procedure (and who also appear to be the site’s sponsor), find a dentist in your area, view before-and-after photos, and talk in the forums. Dentists will also find seminar and training information here. (minidentalimplant.com)

5. Clear Choice Dental Implant Centers - This network of dental treatment centers across the U.S. provides dental implant surgery and care. Learn more about the centers, the procedure and the costs. You can also view several news media reports here, find a Clear Choice center in your area, and e-mail for a free consultation and panoramic x-ray. (www.clearchoice.com)

6. Check Dental Implants for Bone Loss - January 2010 article reports that bone loss can still occur with a dental implant and dentists still need to continue to screen for supporting bone loss even after implant surgery, according to the findings of a Swedish dental surgeon. The surgeon reports that 28% of the patients he studied had bone loss around dental implants. (www.upi.com)

7. Dental Implant or Dental Bridge? Patients Feel Bite of Recession - The author of this January 2010 blog discusses the recession’s effect on patients’ choices regarding dental implants vs. bridges for a missing tooth. He features the responses of several dentists around the country and ponders whether the demand for mini dental implants, a more affordable treatment option, has increased. (www.thewealthydentist.com)

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