Traditional replacement of a complete set of upper or lower teeth (arch) using a dental implant is completed over multiple visits: 1  Consultation and planning, including initial exam, imaging of your teeth, questions about your dental and medical history, and discussion of your treatment options.
The laboratory test for elevated levels of alkaline phosphatase (ALP) is a diagnostic for detection of liver and bone disorders. The levels of this enzyme can increase due to physiological as well as pathological causes.
Alkaline phosphatase -- commonly abbreviated as ALP -- is a protein found in all cells of the body. The highest concentrations of ALP are located in cells of the liver, bones and bile ducts.ALP in the blood is primarily derived from excess ALP that is released from these cells.lkaline phosphatase -- commonly abbreviated as ALP -- is a protein found in all cells of the body. The highest concentrations of ALP are located in cells of the liver, bones and bile ducts.