Many people with missing or damaged teeth are often unsure about their replacement options. Sometimes people put off tooth replacement, not realizing that leaving a vacant space in their jaw may cause ...

When it comes to replacing missing teeth, dental implants improve quality of life, but fixed partial dentures may prove more cost-effective over time. These findings come from a new study evaluating ...

Implant-assisted removable partial dentures represent a significant evolution in the prosthodontic rehabilitation of partially edentulous patients. By incorporating dental implants as supplementary ...

Maxillary (upper) dentures have consistently higher long-term survival rates than mandibular (lower) dentures. Implant-retained dentures generally lead to better patient satisfaction and stability ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. TROY, Mo. – Many put off regular checkups ...

Like life, tooth loss happens. Whether due to periodontal disease, decay, fracture, injuries, cancer, or just plain wearing out, dental professionals are bound to replace missing teeth -- that's what ...