Mandibular implant surgery is a critical field that demands an intricate understanding of the mandible's complex anatomy. This overview highlights the significance of precise morphological assessment, ...

Panoramic x-rays may not be enough to get an accurate view of residual bone that is available for an implant when the maxillary sinus is tiny and alveolar resorption is significant, according to a ...

For patients with head and neck cancer (HNC), implants in the irradiated upper jaw may have lower survival rates than those placed in the lower jaw. This research was published on September 11 in Oral ...

The human skull has many components. In fact, in an average adult human, the skull combines 22 bones. One of these bones is the mandible, more commonly known as the lower jaw. Recognized as one of the ...

Dentists can safely place dental implants in patients with uncontrolled diabetes, a new study shows. The finding contradicts common recommendations. "We failed to identify any association between ...

A dental implant is a structure that can help to replace a missing tooth. The implant itself is placed into or onto your jawbone, serving as an artificial tooth root. A prosthetic tooth called a crown ...