Benefits of Full Mouth Dental Implants

As a dental surgeon with Austin Dental Implant Center in Austin, Texas, Dan Holtzclaw, DDS, focuses on full mouth reconstruction through implants. Dan Holtzclaw, DDS, is a fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and served as co-editor-in-chief of the Journal of Implant and Advanced Clinical Dentistry from 2008 through 2016.

For patients who have lost all of their teeth, full mouth implants can provide the chance to speak and eat normally again. A dental implant includes a prosthetic set of teeth that attaches to the jaw via a series of metal posts, and it is this security in the bone that allows the implant to function like natural teeth. The patient can bite and chew without worrying that his or her teeth will slide around in the mouth, as dentures have a tendency to do.

Attachment to the jawbone also enables the dental implant to preserve the health of the bone. Missing teeth can cause deterioration of the jaw, which can lead to a recessed appearance and a sunken look to the face. Dental implants stand out as the only tooth replacement solution that can restore the jaw's natural function of providing tooth support and thus not only prevent the loss of bone, but also support natural bone growth. with Austin Dental Implant Center in Austin, Texas, Dan Holtzclaw, DDS, focuses on full mouth reconstruction through implants. Dan Holtzclaw, DDS, is a fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and served as co-editor-in-chief of the Journal of Implant and Advanced Clinical Dentistry from 2008 through 2016.

For patients who have lost all of their teeth, full mouth implants can provide the chance to speak and eat normally again. A dental implant includes a prosthetic set of teeth that attaches to the jaw via a series of metal posts, and it is this security in the bone that allows the implant to function like natural teeth. The patient can bite and chew without worrying that his or her teeth will slide around in the mouth, as dentures have a tendency to do.

Attachment to the jawbone also enables the dental implant to preserve the health of the bone. Missing teeth can cause deterioration of the jaw, which can lead to a recessed appearance and a sunken look to the face. Dental implants stand out as the only tooth replacement solution that can restore the jaw's natural function of providing tooth support and thus not only prevent the loss of bone, but also support natural bone growth.

Academy of Osseointegration 2017 Annual Meeting

Texas-based dental surgeon Dan Holtzclaw, DDS, focuses on whole-mouth implant reconstructive surgeries at Austin Dental Implant Center. A recognized leader in implant surgery, Dan Holtzclaw, DDS, is a member of the Academy of Osseointegration (AO). 

AO is an international organization of dental professionals with an interest in implant dentistry. The term “osseointegration" refers to the process in which the jawbone accepts and grows around an implant, directly attaching itself to the metal or ceramic. Known best for its educational conferences, AO exists to advance this practice and further medical knowledge of implant dentistry. 

The AO 2017 Annual Meeting will be held March 15-18 in Orlando, Florida. The multidisciplinary meeting will focus on facilitating excellence in clinical settings. Program offerings will include hands-on workshops, case studies, student-centric lectures, and a wealth of social events. The 2017 meeting features a special focus on speakers from the Latin American region, and will offer complimentary Spanish and Portuguese translation services.