Can You Get Dental Implants If You’ve Been Told You Don’t Have Enough Bone?
By Dr. Irfan Atcha, Chicago, IL Sometimes the Second Conversation Is the Most Important One One sentence I’ve heard countless times over the years is, “I was told I don’t have enough bone for dental implants.” Usually, it’s said with disappointment. Sometimes it’s frustration. Occasionally, it’s resignation, as if the patient has already accepted that […]
Why More Patients Are Choosing Full-Mouth Dental Implants Over Traditional Dentures
By Dr. Irfan Atcha, Chicago, IL It’s Rarely Just About Teeth One of the things I’ve learned after nearly 30 years of placing dental implants is that patients rarely walk into my office saying, “I need implants.” What they usually say is something much more personal. “I’m tired of hiding my smile.” “I can’t eat […]