Key Takeaways The South Jersey oral surgeons at Lanzi Burke Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons help patients understand what teeth grinding can mean for dental implants. Bruxism, the habit of clenching or grinding, often happens during sleep. Natural teeth have a periodontal ligament that cushions some biting force. Dental implants are anchored directly to bone, so heavy grinding can place extra stress on the implant, abutment, crown, and surrounding bone. For patients in Haddonfield, Washington Township, Woolwich Township, Sewell, Cherry Hill,[…] Read More
What Happens if You Grind Your Teeth With Dental Implants?
