Hill Dental Wellness Blog

Dental Implant Patients Sometimes Need Bone Grafts; Here’s Why

July 11, 2025

Exploded image of implant bridge

Dental implants allow lifelike dental restorations such as crowns, bridges, and dentures to exert maximum chewing pressure and last for many more years than traditional tooth replacements. This makes them the best way to replace missing teeth, and they are rapidly becoming an incredibly popular tooth loss solution. However, it may be necessary for a patient to receive bone grafts on their jaw before implants can be placed. Here’s a brief guide to why bone grafts may be necessary and how they are performed.

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The Important Role of Vitamin D in Dental Implant Success

June 26, 2025

Variety of vitamin D rich foods viewed from above

Dental implants are an effective solution for restoring lost teeth and enhancing overall oral health. However, their success depends on a variety of factors beyond the implant itself and even the skill of the dentist. Nutrition, particularly vitamin D, plays a significant role in ensuring that dental implants thrive. Why is vitamin D so important for dental implant success, and how can you get more of it? This blog post explains.

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The Top 5 Qualities of a Good Dental Implant Candidate

May 26, 2025

Dentist and patient looking at tablet during dental implant consultation

Did you know that almost anyone with missing teeth can qualify for dental implants? Of course, before approving you for the procedure, your dentist will need to make sure that you meet certain requirements. What are the most important things they will consider? This blog post explains the top five qualities of a good candidate for dental implants.

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