Sinus lift bone grafts are done when you need dental implants for your upper back teeth, but don't have enough bone. The procedure has been done since the mid 1970's. I was personally trained by the inventor of this procedure, Dr. Hilt Tatum This video is intended to give you some insight to why and … Read more
When you lose a tooth, you lose bone with it. Rebuilding the bone for dental implants is very common. Unfortunately, there is not a lot of information made available to patients about where the bone comes from. In this video, I will describe bone material options such as human, cow (bovine), your own bone and … Read more
You may have noticed that there are many dentists who claim to be “experts” in dental implants. Even if they do not claim to be “experts,” many dentists still say they “do implants.” The average dentist may be involved in 1-10 implants per year. I typically see 4-5 cases per day. Most dentists receive very … Read more
UPDATE TO THIS POST —-CLICK HERE Many patients have come to me for second opinions about bone grafts. Specifically, they were told they need a "block graft" or "onlay graft." Although this procedure is popular and works well, there is not a lot of patient information available about it. This video should give you a … Read more
For obvious reasons, this one of the most common questions I hear. Dental implants are the best thing that has happened in dentistry. It allows me to save good teeth and provide teeth where the only option used to be a removable denture or a bridge. Dental implants can be affordable. It is very common … Read more
One common type of bone replacement graft is called a Sinus Lift Bone Replacement Procedure. It was invented in the 1970's by Dr. Hilt Tatum. In fact, I have had the great honor and privilege to be trained by Dr. Tatum himself! I have spent time in his home in France. Procedure 1. “Lateral Window … Read more
Implants are artificial tooth roots made of titanium. These anchors act as tooth root substitutes. They are surgically placed into the jawbone. The bone bonds with the titanium, creating a strong foundation for porcelain teeth or they can strengthen your denture. Small posts called “abutments” are then attached to the implants, which protrude through the … Read more