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Charles Chow
Dentist
Dr. Charles Chow is a Dentist practicing in Houston, TX. Dr. Chow specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. Dentists are trained to carry out such treatment as professional cleaning, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures, and performing examinations, among many others.
Charles Chow
- Houston, TX
- Accepting new patients
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Can a zirconia crown be used on the implant?
Yes, of course. A crown for a dental implant can be made of Zirconia and among other materials as well if desired.
Can you get an implant without a bone graft?
Yes, of course. Best in mind that not all cases require bone grafting. It depends on the person and their unique situation.
Does pericoronitis go away with antibiotics?
Yes, this will definitely help but you will need to treat the SOURCE of the problem to completely eliminate it.
Does placing a crown on an implant hurt?
It typically does not hurt but this all depends on each patient’s situation. One example is when tissue collapse occurs at the implant site and you are seating an implant crown READ MORE
It typically does not hurt but this all depends on each patient’s situation. One example is when tissue collapse occurs at the implant site and you are seating an implant crown for the first time then this could be potentially “painful” or just uncomfortable depending on how much soft tissue is being pushed or displaced. After some time, the discomfort will go away.
How long do mini implants last?
I'd be honest. Your better alternative would be just to invest in getting regular dental implants (no minis). The regular-sized implants will give you less problems and less potential READ MORE
I'd be honest. Your better alternative would be just to invest in getting regular dental implants (no minis). The regular-sized implants will give you less problems and less potential "headaches" in the future.
How long does a tooth extraction and bone graft take to stop hurting?
Normally and typically, post-operative pain after an extraction with standard bone graft placed into the extraction socket is most prominent up to 24 hours with swelling up to READ MORE
Normally and typically, post-operative pain after an extraction with standard bone graft placed into the extraction socket is most prominent up to 24 hours with swelling up to 48 hours and will gradually decrease as time persists. Of course, this varies from one patient to another with many other factors (such as age, medical conditions, etc.) that can contribute to the pain time frame and healing process.
