# Category: Fundamentals

## Articles

- [Teeth Grinding and Dental Work: Crowns, Veneers, and Implants](https://blog.drshreyarajkumar.com/teeth-grinding-dental-work/) — 2026-11-03
  One meta-analysis linked grinding to 3.8 to 4.7 times the odds of implant prosthesis failure, yet another review disagrees. Here's what the studies show.
- [Teeth Cleaning in Dubai: What It Costs and How Often You Need It](https://blog.drshreyarajkumar.com/teeth-cleaning-dubai/) — 2026-11-03
  Two trials of 1,711 adults found routine scale and polish changed gum health little over 2 to 3 years. Here's what cleaning costs in Dubai and who needs it.
- [Bad Breath: What Causes It and What Actually Helps](https://blog.drshreyarajkumar.com/bad-breath-causes-treatment/) — 2026-11-03
  Pooled data put bad breath near 31.8% of adults, yet the evidence for specific rinses and tongue cleaners is weak. Here's what causes it and what helps.
- [Same-Day Dental Implants: Who Qualifies and What the Data Shows](https://blog.drshreyarajkumar.com/same-day-dental-implants-dubai/) — 2026-11-03
  A meta-analysis of 473 single implants found 94.9% survival for immediate placement against 98.9% for delayed. Here's who qualifies for a same-day implant.
- [Dental Implant Problems: Peri-Implantitis, Early Failure, and Pain](https://blog.drshreyarajkumar.com/dental-implant-problems-peri-implantitis/) — 2026-11-03
  A 47-study meta-analysis found peri-implantitis in 9.25% of implants but 19.83% of patients. Here's what causes implant problems and what's normal.
- [Gum Disease and Dental Implants: Why Treatment Order Matters](https://blog.drshreyarajkumar.com/gum-disease-dental-implants-treatment-order/) — 2026-08-25
  Placing implants before treating active gum disease raises peri-implantitis risk. Here's the actual treatment sequence official guidelines recommend.
- [Am I a Good Candidate for Dental Implants? Full Eligibility Guide](https://blog.drshreyarajkumar.com/am-i-a-good-candidate-dental-implants/) — 2026-07-24
  A 2025 review found predictable implant success even with immunosuppressants; radiation above 38 Gy changes outcomes. The honest eligibility guide.
- [Dental Implants and Diabetes/Smoking: Risk Factors Explained](https://blog.drshreyarajkumar.com/diabetes-smoking-dental-implant-risk-factors/) — 2026-07-24
  Well-controlled diabetes (HbA1c under 7%) shows 100% implant survival in one review; poorly controlled diabetes drops to 86.3%. Here's the real numbers.
- [How Long Do Dental Implants Last? Longevity Data and What Affects It](https://blog.drshreyarajkumar.com/how-long-do-dental-implants-last/) — 2026-07-24
  A 40-year study found 95.6% implant survival but only 60.9% crown survival. Here's what actually affects how long your implant lasts.
- [Dental Implant Recovery Timeline: Day 1 to Full Healing](https://blog.drshreyarajkumar.com/dental-implant-recovery-timeline/) — 2026-07-24
  Swelling peaks by day 3, early infection occurs in 1.7% of implants, and full healing takes months. Here's the real single-implant recovery timeline.
- [Single Tooth vs. Multiple Teeth Implants: What’s Different](https://blog.drshreyarajkumar.com/single-vs-multiple-teeth-implants/) — 2026-07-24
  Replacing 3 missing teeth doesn't always mean 3 implants. Here's the real difference between individual implants and an implant-supported bridge.
- [Dental Implants Explained: The Complete Patient Guide](https://blog.drshreyarajkumar.com/dental-implants-complete-patient-guide/) — 2026-07-24
  A large 2025 registry of 158,824 implants found a 2.21% failure rate. Here's the complete guide, types, candidacy, success rates, and what to expect.
- [The Real Cost of Ignoring a Missing Tooth (Bone Loss & Future Treatment)](https://blog.drshreyarajkumar.com/real-cost-ignoring-missing-tooth/) — 2026-07-24
  The jaw loses roughly 50% of bone width within a year of a missing tooth. Here's the documented timeline, and what delay actually costs later.
- [Dental Implants vs. Bridges vs. Dentures: Full Comparison](https://blog.drshreyarajkumar.com/implants-vs-bridges-vs-dentures/) — 2026-07-24
  Bridges last 74% at 15 years and require grinding healthy teeth; implants preserve them at 94-98% survival. Here's the honest three-way comparison.

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