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A dentist using X-Guide 3D Dynamic Navigation places a dental implant into a patient's jaw, with a digital screen showing the guided path. The image should convey precision and advanced technology. No text on image.

If you’re researching tooth extraction for teens near Southern Illinois, this guide explains what to expect, why careful planning matters, and how …

A collaborative approach to implants is displayed, showing an oral surgeon placing the implant post while a general dentist crafts the final crown, emphasizing teamwork for safer care and better results. No text on image.

If you’re wondering why Dr. Laun places the implant post and abutment but your general dentist completes the final tooth, this explains …

Image of a dental implant post being surgically placed into a patient's jawbone by an oral surgeon. No text on image.

Dental implant posts and abutments are the metal root and connector that hold a replacement tooth in place. The implant post (usually …

On February 21, 2026, Dr. Laun attended the Airway Interventions and Management in Emergencies (AIME) Clinical Cadaver Course in Halifax, Nova Scotia. …

Image of a dentist consulting with a patient about dental implants, showing a 3D model of the patient's jaw with implant placement. No text on the image.

The process of getting a dental implant by Carbondale, IL begins with a careful plan between you, an oral surgeon, and your …

A 3D rendering displaying an oral implant being placed into a patient's lower jawbone, with emphasis on the surrounding bone structure. No text on the image.

Dental implants are titanium posts placed into the jaw to replace missing tooth roots and support a dental prosthesis. For patients near …