Dr. Gustavo Avila-Ortiz, a distinguished figure in periodontics, has an extensive educational and professional background. He obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree and completed a PhD training ...

When it comes to dental implants, are those considered longer or shorter more likely to fail? Is an implant 3.8 mm in diameter less likely to fail than a 6.0-mm implant? The researchers of the largest ...

People with tooth loss or older adults can use dental implants to replace natural teeth. Despite a minor complication risk and higher upfront cost, implants often outlast alternative solutions.

Biomedical implants – such as pacemakers, breast implants and orthopedic hardware like screws and plates to replace broken bones – have improved patient outcomes across a wide range of diseases.

The number is disturbing. A study conducted by the general and teaching hospital ("Hospital das Clínicas") of the Ribeirão Preto Medical School of the University of São Paulo (HCFMRP-USP) in Brazil ...