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continued from page 10 come into play: a person’s health, smoking history, past history of gum disease, etc. So you may go through an entire rehabilitation process for the implant(s), and still have a negative outcome.

Fees for implant rehabilitation vary greatly, depending upon the extent of the problem. However, these procedures can be expensive, and no guarantees can be provided. Insurance also does not usually cover the treatments.

In summary, dental implants are a fantastic discovery in the world of dentistry and have turned around countless lives. However, problems can arise and need to be dealt with. Your best prevention is to go for your regularly scheduled checkups so that your dentist can help you keep an eye

How Did Easter Get Its Name?

Christians and even many non-Christians likely know that Easter is the Christian celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Less widely known may be the origins of the name of this significant holiday. Historians are not certain about the precise origins of the name “Easter.” Some believe the name can be traced to the English monk Bede, often referred to as “St. Bede the

Venerable” or “The Venerable Bede.” According to History. com, in his most famous work, Ecclesiastical History of the English People, Bede asserts that the English word “Easter” can be traced to “Eostre” or “Eostrae,” which is the pagan Anglo-Saxon goddess of spring. Many historians past and present echo this sentiment and believe Eostre is the namesake of Easter. However, others believe “Easter” on your investment. comes from the Latin phrase “in albis,” which is plural for “alba” (dawn). That phrase became “eostarum” in Old High German, a language that historians have connected to Old English. Though which camp is correct may never be resolved, there’s no denying that the word “Easter” represents the same spirit of rebirth that Christians celebrate each spring.

About the author: Dr. Ira Goldberg has been performing implant procedures for 28 years. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology / Implant Dentistry, a Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. He performs all phases of implant dentistry at his office in Succasunna, NJ. He lectures to dentists in the field of implantology. For a free consultation, including a free 3-D scan (if necessary), please call his office at (973) 328-1225 or visit his website at www. MorrisCountyDentist.com Dr. Goldberg is a general dentist, and also a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry.