With dental implants becoming increasingly popular, it's important to know what options are available in case you ever need one. Titanium implants have been the traditional type used because titanium is able to fuse well with the human jawbone, as the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) explains. But with advances in technology, new materials have come into play, such as zirconia. Here's a look at both zirconia and titanium implants and some key factors you should consider when discussing your options with your dentist.   History of Implant Materials According to the EFP, dental implants have been used to replace missing teeth since the mid-1960s. They can support crowns, bridges or even dentures as replacements for one or more missing teeth. Implants are traditionally made of ...Read More

Dental implants are a transformative solution for replacing missing or damaged teeth, with a success rate at Dr. Taghavi Clinic being 99%, thanks to their expertise and with proper aftercare on the part of the patients.   However, often the essential proper preparation is overlooked by patients, meant to ensure a smooth surgical procedure and optimal oral health outcomes. And much of that preparation has to do with what to avoid and what to take before and on the day of surgery.   In this guide, we’ll walk you through the most important medication considerations and certain medications before dental implant surgery that you should avoid before undergoing dental implant placement, while also discussing how Dr. Taghavi Clinic’s expert surgeons help reduce the risk of complications.   What ...Read More

Countries agreed Friday to phase out the use of mercury-based dental amalgams in tooth fillings by 2034, in a move that will change dentistry around the world.   At a conference in Geneva, signatories to a treaty aimed at protecting human health and the environment from mercury pollution called time on mercury amalgams.   Nations agreed "to end the use of dental amalgam by 2034, marking a historic milestone in reducing mercury pollution", the conference announced in its closing statement.   The World Health Organization considers mercury one of the top 10 chemicals of major public health concern, calling it "toxic to human health".   Some countries have already banned its use in dental amalgam, a common filling material used for more than 175 years.   The Minamata Convention on ...Read More

A Revolutionary Gel That Can Regenerate Tooth Enamel: A Major Breakthrough in Restorative Dentistry   Most people don't consider dental visits enjoyable, but recent scientific advancements may change the future of dental care entirely. A team of researchers from the University of Nottingham, working with international collaborators, has developed an innovative gel capable of regenerating damaged tooth enamel — the hardest and most mineralized tissue in the human body.   Why Can't Tooth Enamel Regenerate Naturally?   Once formed, tooth enamel lacks living cells, meaning it cannot repair itself after erosion, decay, or mechanical damage. Traditional dental treatments rely on artificial materials such as fillings, crowns, or bonding agents. This limitation has ...Read More