Prosthodontics

CHICAGO, Illinois – More adults are living longer and healthier lives. According to U.S. Census data, more than 12 percent of the population is age 65 or older. And, among adults ages 35 to 44, 60 percent have lost at least one permanent tooth. So, as life expectancy increases and the baby boomer population ages, the need for versatile dental treatment options is necessary.

CHICAGO, Illinois – The enticing aroma of a thick, juicy steak was a temptation Marvin Goodwin often avoided because his dentures made the meat difficult to chew. Now that he’s had implants placed to support his denture, he is no longer cautious of the foods he eats.

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania--Largely due to the advocacy of Pennsylvania Dental Association (PDA), the Pennsylvania General Assembly recently passed Act 101, requiring patient identification markings on dentures and most orthodontic appliances.

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania--With the life expectancy rate in the United States steadily increasing, Pennsylvania Dental Association (PDA) advises that losing teeth is not a normal part of the aging process. Although a necessary treatment option for some people, dentures should not be considered an inevitable fact of growing older. Even though dentures may look like natural teeth, they cannot replace the real thing.