Dental implants are the optimal solution for tooth loss because they are the only structurally complete tooth replacement consisting of both a root-like structure and a crown. However, in order to take advantage of this treatment option, patients need to have sufficient bone tissue. When a...
In a modern oral surgery practice, technology significantly influences your treatment and the outcomes it achieves. Different types of technology are incorporated into all aspects of the multiple treatments provided at our practice, including: Dental implants Wisdom teeth extraction Bone grafting Jaw surgery Certain scanning tools...
When people experience tooth loss, their initial priority may be restoring the smile’s appearance. However, it is important to consider the ramifications of tooth loss that reach beyond your smile as well. Doing so can help you make a more well-informed treatment decision for replacing...
Patients may see an oral surgeon for any number of treatments that will help to boost their oral health and may also have aesthetic benefits. These specialists address problems ranging from impacted or missing teeth to misaligned jaws. Regardless of the type of oral surgery procedure...
Impacted wisdom teeth can be problematic in a number of ways, so many patients will opt to have them extracted as a preventive measure to avoid those consequences. In fact, wisdom tooth extraction is probably the most common reason for patients to see an oral...
Complications after a tooth extraction can be painful and threaten your oral health, so it’s important to do everything possible to prevent them. If you are having a surgical extraction, such as wisdom teeth removal, your oral surgeon will give you detailed instructions of what...
Jaw surgery can involve complex procedures that require a fair amount of time in healing. While the results of such surgery is worthwhile to correct defects in the jaw, it’s important for patients to know what to expect from the procedure and subsequent recovery. Your oral...
Patients who need to restore their smiles after experiencing tooth loss are advised to consult with an oral surgeon to see if dental implants might be the right treatment for them. This intervention offers the only structurally complete tooth replacement, which is associated with a...
Some patients may benefit from taking antibiotics and/or over-the-counter or prescription painkillers to optimize comfort and minimize risk of infection after oral surgery, such as jaw surgery, wisdom teeth extraction or the placement of dental implants. Your oral surgeon will work closely with you to plan...
Patients who are planning to get dental implants after a tooth extraction may need bone grafting in certain circumstances. It may be possible to prevent the need for bone grafting, but ultimately if this supplemental procedure is necessary, it will be instrumental in dental implant...