When you need to replace a missing tooth or multiple teeth, you have a number of options. Dental implants offer the most advanced treatment option, as well as the most structurally complete prosthetic. In considering your tooth replacement treatment options, you should schedule a consultation with...
Using dental implants to secure a denture, as the Teeth in a Day treatment method does, offers patients optimal comfort, in addition to a host of other benefits. Of course, one of those benefits is that the treatment is completed in a single day. Patients who...
Technology touches on every aspect of care from an oral surgeon, from patient records to imaging to surgical procedures themselves. Modern technology, such as CBCT imaging, helps to make surgical procedures more predictable and efficient. When an oral surgery practice features state-of-the-art technology, it also indicates...
In the past several decades, patients who want to replace missing teeth have been able to access a solution that is more durable and reliable than conventional prosthetics: dental implants. These devices replace both the roots and the crowns of missing teeth for a structurally...
For some patients, orthodontic treatment alone will be insufficient for achieving their smile goals. In such cases, jaw surgery is also needed to address issues with development of the upper and lower jaws in order to completely enhance patients’ smiles. When jaw surgery is incorporated into...
Impacted wisdom teeth can be problematic in a number of ways, so you should monitor your smile for certain symptoms that can indicate this problem. Patients can experience serious issues as a result of impacted wisdom teeth, so it’s important to be evaluated by an oral...
Some patients will need to undergo bone grafting prior to having dental implants in order for those dental implants to “take” or osseointegrate. As is the case with any type of oral surgery, patients will have some restrictions on their activity levels after a bone graft...
Facial trauma can result in serious injuries, ranging from cuts and lacerations to broken bones. The length of the healing process will depend on the nature and severity of the patient’s injuries, along with other factors, such as the patient’s age and overall health. In order...
Successful recovery following oral surgery, such as placement of dental implants or extraction of wisdom teeth, depends on the patient taking good care of the surgical site at home after leaving our office. It’s also important to be aware of the signs of post-operative complications so...
Patients have many reservations about traditional dentures. They may be concerned about a poor fit or discomfort from wearing the appliances. All-on-4, which uses four dental implants to secure a denture, offers patients a unique alternative to standard dentures that overcomes many of their challenges. By...