(updated October 2024) About 30% of what I do is actually remove and replace failing implants. There are a couple of different ways implants can be removed: can the whole implant be removed out of the bone? And, can the crown from an implant be removed? There’s a lot of work that goes into removing … Read more
(updated May 2025) (Another great post on membranes. Click here to see what they look like in the mouth) These are questions and comments I receive constantly on my blog and from patients who come to see me in Burbank, California. New patients who come to see me ask, “Is it okay if my bone … Read more
Not All Extractions Need Bone Grafts. A socket bone graft is done at the time of extraction to preserve the bone from shrinking. If the tooth is extracted and left alone, the bone will literally just melt away starting at just a few days after the tooth is removed. The keyword for a socket bone … Read more
Bleeding for most people it is not an issue after a routine dental extraction, bone graft or multiple dental implants. It does occur tough ! When it does occur it can be pretty disconcerting, and can look like a whole lot of blood is coming out of your mouth. It doesn’t take but a few drops … Read more
