“Optimal Implant Esthetics – A Predictable Road Map” Dr. Brent Ludens 7.5 CE credits. Registration/Breakfast: 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m Presentation: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Lunch: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Breakfast, lunch, and refreshments will be provided. Please register for this course by contacting Betsey Peterson: Phone 701.775.4444 Lecture Handout – CDT Coding […]
Dental implants are considered to be the treatment of choice when it comes to replacing one or more missing teeth. They offer many benefits over traditional tooth replacement methods such as dentures and fixed bridges, allowing patients to continue living their lives normally in comfort and in confidence. The materials with which they are made […]
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A frenectomy is a simple surgical procedure that involves the removal of one or both frena from the mouth. The frenum is a connective tissue membrane that attaches one surface within the mouth to another. The primary frena in the mouth are as follows: • Lingual frenum – The vertical band of thin tissue that connects […]
The canines, or cuspids, are typically some of the last teeth to fully develop. They are crucial components of a healthy bite and should be monitored for normalcy throughout their development. One or more impacted canines can lead to a number of potentially complex issues and abnormalities in the dental arch, affecting all teeth adjacent […]
Ankyloglossia, more commonly known as “tongue tie,” is a relatively common abnormality of the corded tissue structure beneath the tongue. This band of oral mucosa is called the lingual frenum or c and derives its name from the Latin “little bridle of the tongue.” The translation of the name is particularly apt in cases of […]
Over the past ten years, technological advances in the fields of oral surgery and orthodontics have made it possible for more patients than ever before to receive effective, minimally invasive dental treatment. In fact, the trained professionals in these fields have access to more progressive instruments and treatment methods today than they did even five years ago. One of […]
FORT YATES, NORTH DAKOTA (October 17, 2013) — Standing Rock Pediatric Dental Days, a two-day endeavor to offer much-needed oral health services to children in the area, saw great success over the weekend with the collaboration of dozens of dental care professionals and volunteers. Held at the Prairie Knights Resort in Fort Yates, the event […]
One of oral surgery’s newest and most successful implant procedures is the All-on-4® concept for dental implant placement. How Previous Methods Compare Before the introduction of the revolutionary All-on-4® implant procedure, patients with multiple missing teeth were often supplied relatively limited solutions. If they chose to use removable dentures, they would have to face the inherent […]
