Many people don’t realize that gum disease, more than tooth decay or injury, accounts for the highest percentage of adult tooth loss in the U.S. Over 50% of adults over the age of 30 exhibit the signs of periodontal disease. Dental implants have become one of the most popular choices for replacing teeth lost to advanced gum disease, or periodontitis. While dental implants are a great solution to the tooth loss brought about by gum disease, the implants themselves are susceptible to the inflammation associated with gum disease. In today’s blog, your Philadelphia implant dentists explain the complicated relationship between gum disease and dental implants.

How Gum Disease Affects a Dental Implant

Dental implants are specifically designed to look and act like natural teeth. As a result, implants can be just as vulnerable to the devastating effects of gum disease as natural teeth. Referred to as peri-implantitis, which is defined as “inflammation of the area around an implant,” this problem typically occurs when a person with dental implants fails to maintain good oral hygiene. Peri-implantitis can cause the bone tissue around the implant to degrade, causing the implant to fail.

Symptoms of Peri-Implantitis

Common symptoms of a peri-implantitis include:

• Sore or red gums
• Gums that bleed easily
• Sensitivity around the tooth
• Unpleasant taste
• Chronic bad breath

Solutions for Patients with Implants and Gum Disease

In most cases, a dental professional can perform a deep cleaning to address inflammation surround the implant. If left untreated however, the implant may need to be removed. Once this occurs, a bone graft may be necessary before a new implant can be placed. In order to avoid this, patients should simply maintain good dental habits. Always brush your teeth thoroughly at least twice a day and floss once. Rinse with an antibacterial mouthwash as well. These simple steps help cleanse the mouth of the harmful bacteria and stray food particles that lead to inflammation, and eventually, gum disease.

Schedule a Visit with Your Philadelphia Implant Dentists

Interested in improving the health and beauty of your smile? Schedule a free consultation and a low dose panoramic X-ray today by calling 484-231-1177. At By Design Dental, we provide affordable and convenient dental implants, employing the latest in implant technology to restore your smile to full function and appearance. We look forward to seeing you soon at our office located at The Atrium, 234 Mall Blvd., Suite 180, King of Prussia, PA 19406.

Do you have missing teeth? Often, people with missing teeth will turn to traditional dentures to restore their smiles. Unfortunately, dentures can be a problematic solution at best. Dentures can make speaking and chewing difficult and require messy adhesives. Thankfully, there is an alternative to removable dentures. Implant supported teeth are fixed to your jaw and remain firmly in place so that you can eat and speak without fear of embarrassing slippage. No more adhesives – just natural looking and durable replacement teeth. In today’s blog, your Philadelphia implant dentists at By Design Dental discuss the advantages of implant-retained teeth.

Receiving Implant-Supported Teeth

The procedure for implant-supported teeth involves several key steps:

• Implantation – The first step involves placing implants into the jawbone. This procedure usually requires a low dose CAT 3D image to determine where sufficient bone is located to support the implants, as well as other important landmarks such as nerves in the jaw.
• Healing – Once the implants are in place you will be fitted with a set of fixed provisional teeth while the area heals and the jawbone to bonds with the implant. This process is referred to as osseointegration and takes about 100 days.
• Placing the restoration – At the completion of the osseointegration process, our in-house lab will process your final set of teeth to a CAD/CAM milled titanium bar and our expert restorative dentist will place and secure the final set of teeth to ensure a proper fit.

This revolutionary new way to receive a full set of functional implant retained teeth is accomplished with the All-On-4® treatment concept which uses four strategically placed implants to support a full set of teeth.

Of course, as with every dental implant procedure offered at By Design Dental, we will first need to assess your unique situation before recommending the right solution for you.

Schedule a Visit with Your Philadelphia Implant Dentists

Interested in improving the health and beauty of your smile? Schedule a free consultation and a low dose panoramic X-ray today by calling 484-231-1177. At By Design Dental, we provide affordable and convenient dental implants, employing the latest in implant technology to restore your smile to full function and appearance. We look forward to seeing you soon at our office located at The Atrium, 234 Mall Blvd., Suite 180, King of Prussia, PA 19406.

Dental implants are popular due to their ability to look and function much like natural teeth. Implants also require the same care and attention as your natural teeth. At By Design Dental, we can offer the care and advice necessary to protect your dental implants and ensure many years with your gorgeous, dependable new smile. In today’s blog, your Philadelphia implant dentists discuss the importance of attending follow up visits and maintaining proper dental habits.

Two-Week Appointment
Whether you underwent implant placement to replace a single tooth or went through a Total Mouth Makeover, you will need to attend several vital follow-up visits. The two-week visit involves removing sutures and evaluating the state of healing. The By Design Dental team will also watch for any warning signs of infection. If deemed necessary, you may need to attend a similar appointment at six weeks. During these visits, we will also check the state of your implant-supported teeth. If you’ve received a full arch during a Total Mouth Makeover procedure, we will check to ensure that you are experiencing the full range of benefits associated with a healthy mouth.

Three-Month Checkup
Once the area has healed, your permanent denture or implant restoration will be placed during the three-month checkup. Our team will also assess the state of the hard and soft tissues surrounding the implant to ensure your implant posts are stable and secure.

Long Term Care
In the long term, preventive care is vital for maintaining your implants. First, always attend routine checkups and cleanings. These visits allow your dentist and professional hygienist to watch for any signs of burgeoning gum disease, a dental health issue that can cause an implant to fail. If possible, you may want to visit a dentist whose hygiene staff has experience with preventive care for dental implants. In addition, brush your teeth twice a day and floss at least once. Try to use an antibacterial mouthwash, too. These simple preventive measures will cleanse your mouth of stray food particles and bacteria, protecting your restorations from periodontitis.

Schedule a Visit with Your Philadelphia Implant Dentists
Maintaining your new restorations requires regular dental care. To learn more about the innovative restorative techniques offered by your Philadelphia implant dentists, schedule a free consultation and a low dose panoramic X-ray today by calling 484-231-1177. At By Design Dental, we provide affordable and convenient dental implants, employing the latest in implant technology to restore your smile to full function and appearance. We look forward to seeing you soon at our office located at The Atrium, 234 Mall Blvd., Suite 180, King of Prussia, PA 19406.

Despite the fact that they’ve been the go-to solution for total adult tooth loss for hundreds of years, traditional dentures have a number of drawbacks. For starters, they often slip or fall out while eating and talking. But what some may not know is the wear and tear they cause on the gums and the underlying jawbone.

But by far the most common complaints we hear from patients who wear removable dentures is the significant reduction in their ability to taste their food. The joy we take from savoring the complex flavors of our favorite foods is part of what makes the eating experience so unique. Take that joy away, and you can experience a serious decrease in your quality of life. The team at By Design Dental, Philadelphia’s premier dental implant center, discusses this phenomenon and talks about how dental implant-secured teeth do not impair the tasting experience.

Traditional Dentures and Hypogeusia
You have anywhere from 150,000 to 1.5 million taste receptor cells in your mouth, primarily in the taste buds on your tongue and your soft palate. A traditional, full-arch upper denture has a plastic or metal plate that covers the soft palate in order to increase suction and hold the denture in place. This means that when you wear an upper denture, the taste receptors on your soft palate are rendered ineffective and you experience hypogeusia, the clinical term for reduced taste ability. The foods and drinks you used to enjoy taste muted or bland and many denture wearers express reduced enjoyment around mealtime.

Implant-Secured Teeth and Improved Taste Ability
Implant-secured teeth refer to a complete arch that is secured to titanium implant posts within the jaw. Since implants provide a stable, permanent base for your new teeth, patients do not have to rely on suction to hold the arch in place. This means that implant-secured upper teeth do not have a soft palate plate. Since the soft palate isn’t covered, all of those thousands of taste receptors can still do their jobs and help you enjoy all the complexity and sharpness of your favorite foods. Many of our patients at By Design Dental have been pleasantly surprised by how much joy they take from the dining experience now that they can actually taste their food.

Schedule a Visit with Your Philadelphia Implant Dentists
If you have any further questions regarding the maintenance and care of your dental implants, contact your Philadelphia implant dentists today. Schedule a free thorough consultation by calling 484-231-1177. At By Design Dental, we provide affordable and convenient dental implants, employing the latest in implant technology to restore your smile to full function and appearance. We look forward to seeing you soon at our office located at The Atrium, 234 Mall Blvd., Suite 180, King of Prussia, PA 19406.

Did you know that approximately 178 million U.S. adults are missing one or more teeth? Unfortunately, many people assume that losing their permanent teeth is natural and unavoidable, accepting the reduced quality of life associated with missing teeth. Thankfully, that couldn’t be further from the truth. At By Design Dental, our team of oral surgeon, prosthodontist, and periodontist understand adult tooth loss and offer convenient and affordable solutions. In today’s blog, your Philadelphia implant dentists discuss the benefits of dental implants.

Missing Teeth and Related Health Issues

When patients suffer from missing teeth, they experience an array of related health complications. Even a single missing tooth can lead to misalignment that can threaten the stability of the smile. The misalignment resulting from tooth loss also creates spaces that aren’t easy to reach when brushing and flossing. Soon, bacteria thrive and may lead to gum disease and tooth decay. Finally, as a patient loses more teeth, it can drastically affect there ability to chew and eat food which can lead to associated health problems and a significant reduction in their quality of life.

Restore Your Smile and Your Health

Do you want to restore your smile? At By Design Dental, we offer state-of-the-art dental implant technology. Dental implants allow our team to replace one or more missing teeth. In fact, implants can even secure a full set of permanent teeth. The procedure involves placing a biocompatible implant post into the space of a missing tooth. The jawbone bonds with the post, anchoring your restoration into place. Our specialists will add an abutment and a natural looking dental crown to the top of the implant. Once completed, your dental implant will look and function like a natural tooth.

Schedule a Visit with Your Philadelphia Implant Dentists

Interested in improving the health and beauty of your smile? Schedule a free consultation and a low dose panoramic X-ray today by calling 484-231-1177. At By Design Dental, we provide affordable and convenient dental implants, employing the latest in implant technology to restore your smile to full function and appearance. We look forward to seeing you soon at our office located at The Atrium, 234 Mall Blvd., Suite 180, King of Prussia, PA 19406

Are you missing teeth? You are not alone. Recent research shows that 69% of adults over the age of 35 are missing at least one permanent tooth. As we age, the risk of further tooth loss only increases. By age 74, nearly 26% of American adults are missing all of their natural teeth. A variety of causes can lead to tooth loss, including trauma, tooth decay, and even gum disease.

The biggest mistake you can make, however, is assuming that this is inevitable or that there is nothing you can do about it. Fortunately, if you have one or more missing teeth, your smile can still be restored to its former beauty. At By Design Dental, your Philadelphia implant dentists provide a breakthrough procedure to repair your smile. In today’s blog, we discuss the advantages of dental implants.

What is a Dental Implant?

Dental implants are small devices, similar in appearance to a screw that can be used to replace one or more missing teeth. Implants can also be used to secure a dental bridge or even a full set of permanent dentures. Dental implants were designed to replace tooth roots and help preserve a patient’s facial structure and dental health.

Convenient, Natural Looking Restorations

At By Design Dental, we don’t want your budget or hectic schedule to prevent you from restoring your smile. In addition to offering convenient financing options, By Design Dental is one of the few practices that can complete every step of the implant process in-house. Instead of relying on other facilities or offsite labs, we employ a team of prosthodontists, restorative dentists, and oral surgeons under one roof. In some cases, this allows patients to receive their new restorations in a single visit.

Our team works hard to ensure your restorations look and function like natural teeth. This is why we use biocompatible materials. The titanium implant post allows the post to bond with bone tissue. The porcelain used to create the crowns added to the top of the implant mimics the translucent qualities of enamel. As a result, your new implant has the ability to blend seamlessly with your smile.

Schedule a Visit with Your Philadelphia Implant Dentists

Interested in improving the health and beauty of your smile? Schedule a free consultation and 3D scan with your Philadelphia implant dentists today by calling 484-231-1177. At By Design Dental, we strive to provide affordable and convenient dental restorations, employing the latest in implant technology to restore your smile to full function and appearance. Our 19406 dentist office welcomes patients from King of Prussia and surrounding communities.

Do you wish to eliminate the need for dentures in a single day?

The team of King of Prussia dental implant doctors at By Design Dental Implant Center offer patients an alternative to dentures and a solution for missing teeth. Their All-on-4™ procedure uses four dental implants to give patients new permanent teeth.

The All-on-4™ procedure utilizes four titanium anchor points to secure a full new row of teeth. These new teeth look, feel, and function like the patients’ previous natural teeth.

First performed in Europe, the All-on-4™ procedure is now FDA-approved with a high success rate, eliminating the need for dentures. By Design Dental Implant Center is fully equipped with the latest technology the field has to offer, including 3D CAT scanning and CAD/CAM modeling.

According to the dentists at By Design Dental Implant Center, individuals who have dentures, teeth that are in disrepair, missing teeth, loose teeth, or no teeth at all are candidates for the All-on-4™ procedure. Unlike traditional methods of dental implants, the structure of the patient’s jawbone does not affect candidacy. Due to the advanced technology of the procedure and the fact that All-on-4™ requires no bone grafting, the dentists are able to perform successful implants on a wide variety of bone types.

According to the dentists at By Design Dental Implant Center, the benefits of the implant supported dentures include:

• Saving the patient time
• Saving the patient money
• Offering a less painful alternative to traditional implants

The All-on-4™ procedure is completed in a single day, whereas traditional dental implant procedures can take up to a year. The All-on-4™ procedure is also less expensive because the dentists use four implants as opposed to the six or eight required with other methods. Since there is not as much surgical work and no bone grafting required, All-on-4™ patients experience less postoperative pain.

By Design Dental Implant Center’s on-site lab helps the dentists build customized teeth for each patient in a single day. Dr. Robert Mogyoros, the practice’s implant surgeon, says the procedure involves some tooth extractions and placement of titanium tooth anchors to begin with. Then, records are taken of what changes were made in the patients mouth. “We eventually finish up with the prosthodontist subtly adjusting the bite on the teeth provided by the lab. Patients leave the office with a wonderful new set of teeth and start smiling again.”

The patients that visit By Design Dental Implant Center for the All-on-4™ procedure say the experience is life-changing. Patients who never thought they would have teeth again can leave the practice with teeth in one day.

About By Design Dental Implant Center
By Design Dental Implant Center is comprised of a team of experienced specialists working under one roof to ensure quality patient care. Dr. Robert Mogyoros serves as the practice’s implant surgeon and Dr. John J. Thaler II serves as the practice’s prosthodontist. The doctors are available for interview upon request.

The doctors and staff at By Design Dental Implant Center host weekly educational seminars teaching patients how to maintain optimal oral health.

At their King of Prussia dental implant practice, the doctors at By Design Dental Implant Center are a team of dental specialists who strive to educate their patients on the importance of oral health. To meet this goal, they offer complimentary patient seminars on Wednesday nights. These seminars are hosted bi-weekly from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Cliff Gratz, the practice’s treatment coordinator, says patients have a chance to meet the doctors and staff in a relaxed and informal environment.

The practice’s implant surgeon, Dr. Robert Mogyoros, says that there are a variety of benefits to the educational seminars. Among these benefits are:

• Patients have a chance to tour the facilities at the practice, which includes a full service on-site laboratory
• Patients receive free education on dental implants and available treatment options
• Seminars are on-site and can help patients feel more comfortable in the office setting.

Dr. Mogyoros notes that patients can benefit from the seminars by asking any questions they may have regarding their own oral health and what they can do to prevent future disease. He adds that the team at By Design is extensively trained and educated in multiple aspects of implant dentistry. Collaboration of this team adds greatly to the quality of patient care. “We are atypical from a normal dental office because there is a team of us who are all specialists. We have an oral surgeon, a periodontist and a prosthodontist. By putting everyone under one roof, we are able to combine the expertise of surgical and restorative specialists, use the latest state-of-the-art technology and limit costs in order to streamline the process and get the best, most affordable results.”

During the seminars, patients have a chance to receive a complimentary low dose panoramic x-ray of their mouth to detect any irregularities. This could normally cost $300 or more but is included in the free consultation at no charge. Dr. Mogyoros says that patients can find out what happens to their teeth if they are not properly taken care of and can receive customized treatment plans to help prevent any future disease. “We do this to educate those who aren’t sure what to do about their dental problems. We really want the best for our patients and will do everything we can to inform them of their options when it comes to their oral health.”

Gratz says patients attend the seminars to learn more about the practice’s innovative All-on-4™ procedure. He adds that many people assume that they need dental implants for each missing or damaged tooth, but with All-on-4™, patients can receive 12 teeth with as little as four implants.

The practice’s on-site laboratory allows the doctors to expedite the All-on-4™ process.

Dr. Mogyoros says “The All-on-4™ procedure is a really great option for patients looking for an alternative to dentures that is fixed in place and does not come out of the mouth. It is a unique procedure that allows for the removal of diseased teeth, placement of implants and the fabrication and delivery of a new bridge. The procedure is minimally invasive, graftless and can be accomplished in one day.”

About By Design Dental Implant Center

By Design Dental Implant Center includes a team of highly experienced specialists working under one roof to ensure quality patient care. The practice is composed of oral surgeon Dr. Robert Mogyoros, prosthodontist Dr. John J. Thaler II, periodontist Dr. Joseph J. Havrilla, dental lab director Rand Jaslow, treatment consultant Cliff Gratz, dental assistant Jamie Holmes, and manager Rita Dolin. The doctors are available for interview upon request.

By GARY PULEO – gpuleo@timesherald.com | Posted: 12/31/12 07:24 pm
UPPER MERION– By Design Dental Implant Center wants to give their patients plenty to grin about even before their smile makeovers put gleams on their faces.

The once novel dental implant, a device which resembles a real tooth and is anchored to the jaw, has been helping the toothless say goodbye to their dentures for years.