Blog Articles
Failure of All on Four Implants
The purpose of doing all on four implants is to provide immediate functioning implants without doing grafting. But for some cases that is not possible. Either there is not...
Dental Implant Mistakes
Implant surgeons may see cases where things did not go as expected. It may be due to the fact that the patient was involved in trauma (i.e. fall, car accident, assault), did not...
Vanderbilt Medical Center Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery lecture
At the 15th annual H. David Hall lecture at Vanderbilt Medical Center, Alan Herford, DDS, MD, FACS (chair of the Maxillofacial surgery program at Loma Linda Medical Center) presented...
#Dental Bone Grafting-Using #Cadaver Bone
In a recent article in the International journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants (Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants 2015; 30:450-460), Italian surgeons discussed the utilization of...
#Medication-Related Osteonecrosis
Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaws is seen more and more with the treatment of certain cancers and osteoporosis. It can be painful and difficult to treat. In a...
Houstonia Magazine Top Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeon
Dr. John Freeman will be name in the upcoming May issue of the Houstonia Magazine as one of the top oral and maxillofacial surgeons in Houston. This honor is based on a...
Anterior Custom Abutments-What are they?
When patient’s loose a front tooth, they often look into the option of a dental implant. There is often times a significant discussion about the final crown and the surgical...
Implant failure/peri-implantitis-what does it mean
When patients come to discuss dental implant replacement of missing teeth, they often ask: “how long do implants last”? The first dental implant was placed in the 1960’s....
Dr. Branemark and teeth in a day
It has been a sad week in the world of implant dentistry. The founder of the first implant that was place 50 years ago has past away. He has historically developed teeth in a day,...
Selfies Boost Popularity Of Facial Cosmetic Surgery
More Americans are opting for cosmetic surgery than ever before, and experts have long speculated that the rise in the procedures is somehow tethered to the increase in personal technology and social media. A new survey by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) seems to confirm those speculations.
Common Reasons For Having A Rhinoplasty
In any aesthetic composition, there is a single point that draws the eyes and defines how we evaluate the composition as a whole. Artists call this the focal point. The focal point may not be the first aspect you see in a painting, but it is the feature that your eyes subconsciously reference to determine symmetrical values.
The Facebook Facelift And Why It Is A Sign Of Changing Times
What do you think of when you see someone using video-calling services like Skype or FaceTime? If you are over 30, you probably have flashbacks to The Jetsons T.V. series. Not long ago, video conferencing was the stuff of science fiction. Now, tough, it isnt just a reality; its becoming a big part of modern life.
3 Interesting Facelift Facts
Below, youll find some more interesting facts about the procedure that remains an enigma to many. If you are thinking about having a facelift, you probably have a large amount of questions. Dont trust the Internet for the research part of your procedure; come straight to the source.
Before Having A Facelift
Chances are, when you are considering a facelift, you will be going to your surgeons office armed with a lot of questions. This is a good thing. You should absolutely be curious about how the procedure works and why your surgeon is qualified to perform it, but it also pays to have some concrete ideas about your surgery so that you can answer the questions that your surgeon will have for you.
Successful Facial Plastic Surgery
There was once a time when the mediaand societyhad a pronounced stigma against cosmetic surgery. But with safer treatments that have proven to improve peoples lives, thats all starting to change.