Sang Lee, DMD

[ADA] Ceramic dental implants Success RateADA News Update: Are Ceramic Implants Clinically Predictable? At Finesse Dentistry & Implant Center, our primary commitment is to the long-term health and safety of our patients. We closely monitor the latest clinical research to ensure the materials we place in your mouth are backed by high-success data. A recent

A Dentist’s Guide to Ceramic vs. Titanium Implants Read this before you make a decision. As a dentist, I’m often asked about ceramic dental implants. They are a well-known alternative to traditional titanium implants, typically made from zirconia (zirconium oxide). Their appeal is understandable. Patients are drawn to them for two main reasons: they are

This post will focus on tissue-level dental implants. While bone-level implants have become the mainstream in the implant industry, tissue-level options offer distinct advantages. I will explain my preference for tissue-level implants, detailing the biological and mechanical reasons behind it. As illustrated in the image above, tissue-level implants feature an additional coronal portion that resides

In our previous posts, we discussed various factors influencing dental implant failure. In this post, we will specifically focus on patient-related factors that can affect dental implant failure. (1) Poor Bone Quality and Quantity Many individuals lose their teeth due to periodontitis (gum disease). While some seek gum treatment to save their natural teeth upon

Dental implants have become a popular solution for replacing missing teeth. However, like any medical procedure, they can sometimes fail. In this post, we’ll discuss key factors that can affect dental implant failure. Unfortunately, some dental implants are placed based on guesswork, resulting in suboptimal location, angle, and depth. (1) Misaligned Implants HOW TO FIX