A dental implant is an artificial tooth root. Your jawbone fuses with the implant to provide a secure platform for an artificial tooth (prosthesis). Abutments are connecting pieces that join the prosthesis to the implants.
You just had dental implant surgery. Read on to learn what to expect after surgery and how to recover at home. Keep all follow-up appointments with your surgeon and dentist.
If you have a single damaged tooth, your dentist may recommend a crown. Read on to learn more about this treatment choice.
Detailed information on how to feed your child using a nasogastric (NG) feeding tube.
Medicine is often used during and after surgery to help manage pain and keep your child comfortable. Here are some alternative methods to help with pain in addition to medicine.
Your child is having surgery. This may be a frightening experience for both you and your child. You can help your child by learning more about what happens during surgery. Here are questions you may have for different members of the healthcare team.
When a child is having surgery, it's important to remember that siblings are also affected. They may not understand why their brother or sister needs surgery. Knowing what to expect can help them be more comfortable with the idea of surgery.
You may have concerns about how your teenager will cope with surgery. Knowing what to expect can help you and your teen feel better about surgery.
School-aged children can understand simple explanations about surgery. Talk to your child about surgery a week in advance. Be aware that your child may have questions that he or she is afraid to ask.
Preschoolers can understand simple details about surgery. Read on to learn how to talk with them about what to expect, and other ways to help prepare them for the procedure.