Dental Implants

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Bone Grafting for Dental Implants: What You Need to Know

If you’ve been missing one or more teeth for a long time, bone loss in your jaw can make placing a dental implant difficult—or even impossible. Bone grafting is a modern procedure designed to rebuild jawbone volume, allowing implants to be securely placed even after years of deterioration. At Bergen Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, our […]

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The Remarkable Evolution of All-on-4 Dental Implants

Modern dentistry has reached an extraordinary milestone: restoring an entire arch of teeth using only four strategically placed titanium implants. Known as All-on-4, this technique has transformed the lives of patients who once struggled with failing teeth, unstable dentures, or advanced bone loss. But this innovation didn’t appear overnight – it emerged through decades of […]

Antibiotics Dos and Don’ts

If you’re preparing for oral surgery, you might have concerns and questions about the healing process. Both pre-surgery and post-operative care are important, and it’s essential that you follow your surgeon’s instructions carefully to ensure your procedure goes smoothly. And how about antibiotics? Will you receive a prescription before surgery? Afterward? What do you need […]

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Can You Get Dental Implants While Pregnant?

Yes – dental implants can technically be placed after the first trimester, but most oral surgeons strongly recommend waiting until after pregnancy unless there is an urgent medical need. This approach protects both mother and baby from unnecessary stress, radiation exposure, and anesthesia risks. Before you decide how to proceed, it’s important to understand why […]