Los Angeles, CA, Sept. 6, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tooth loss affects the majority of adults by the time they reach
35. Tooth loss is commonly considered a cosmetic problem, but it
can have far-reaching consequences on a person's dental health.
Dental implants are a
healthy, effective, durable option for replacing lost teeth. Dr.
Bijan Afar, Los Angeles dental implants expert, offers various
types of dental implants.
The loss of a tooth sets off a chain reaction inside the mouth.
Other teeth begin to shift to close the gap, and the jawbone
decreases in density when it is no longer stimulated by bite
forces. The remaining teeth may become more susceptible to tooth
decay, and gum disease can also occur, particularly as teeth become
more difficult to clean. Los Angeles dental implants dentist, Dr.
Afar, often recommends dental implants to maintain the function of
the smile and preserve dental health, and also offers soft tissue
graft and
bone graft to restore lost gum tissue and bone.
Most people who are missing teeth are candidates for dental
implants. Implants require a minor dental surgery for placement,
and they fuse to the jawbone during the healing period. This
creates a sturdier foundation for the restoration. It also creates
a restoration that can last for many years, unlike other tooth
replacement options which require regular replacement or
adjustment. Once the dental implant has healed, it can be used to
support a porcelain crown, dental bridge or dentures. The restored
teeth can then be used just like natural teeth, and they are easy
to maintain, requiring only good dental hygiene and routine dental
care. Dr. Afar also offers crown
lengthening procedure.
About Dr. Afar
Dr. Bijan Afar is a skilled Los Angeles dental implants expert. He
graduated from UCLA with a degree in microbiology and later
attended UCLA's School of Dentistry where he earned a degree in
oral biology and his Doctor of Dental Surgery. He was awarded with
the Hortense Fishbaugh Fellowship, the California State Fellowship
and an Oral Biology Graduate Fellowship. He also received the
Dentist-Scientist Fellowship from the National Institute of Health,
which awards these fellowships only to the top 5 percent of
graduating students in the U.S. This fellowship allowed him to
continue his research and obtain a specialty degree from the
University of Washington in Seattle.
Website: http://www.oralimplants.com/