Bone grafts can help restore lost or damaged bone due to tooth loss or extraction. They create a stable foundation for dental implants by bone. This can be done by regenerating lost bone using material from the patient, a donor, or synthetic sources. If you’re experiencing bone loss or require dental implants. It’s important to ask your oral surgeon about your options regarding bone grafting.
When a patient’s teeth or jaws do not meet correctly and orthodontics are unable to remedy it, jaw surgery may be an option. Providing a wide range of surgical procedures on the mouth, teeth, jaw, and face, we are your local expert on bone grafting, treatment for sleep apnea, and more.
Single or Full mouth extractions involve the removal of all the teeth in a patient’s upper or lower jaw. This procedure is usually done under general anesthesia and is necessary for severe gum disease, extensive decay, trauma to the teeth, or a congenital condition. If you think you may need an extraction; It’s important to consult with an experienced dental surgeon to discuss your options and determine a customized treatment plan based on your specific needs.
An impacted tooth simply means that it cannot break through and function like your other teeth. It’s very common for patients to develop problems with impacted third molar (wisdom) teeth. These teeth often don’t erupt into position in the back of the jaw and, if ignored, can develop painful infections and other problems. The maxillary cuspid (upper eyetooth) is the second most common tooth to become impacted.
Wisdom teeth removal is a surgical procedure to extract one or more third molars from the jawbone. It’s typically recommended if you are experiencing pain, infection, crowding, misalignment, or if there’s a risk of cysts or tumors developing. Often, wisdom teeth are removed in order to avoid these complications! Learn more about the best way forward for your specific situation when you meet with our team.
We provide a wide range of procedures that involve surgery of the mouth, teeth, jaw, and face. This includes Bone Grafting, treatment for Facial Trauma, and more.
Pre-prosthetic surgery is the first step to getting dentures or prosthetics. After all, this surgery will prepare your mouth, ensuring there are no surprises in the procedure that will follow.
Advanced screenings help prevent the development of oral cancer and other diseases. We are here to help you move forward, when something doesn’t seem quite right.
TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorders are a family of problems related to your jaw joint. If you have had symptoms like pain or a “clicking” sound, you’ll be glad to know that these problems are more easily diagnosed and treated than they were in the past. These symptoms occur when the joints of the jaw and the chewing muscles do not work together correctly.
Dental implants are a popular and long-lasting solution for missing teeth. They provide a stable foundation for artificial teeth so they can look, feel, and function like natural teeth. Not everyone is a good candidate for dental implants, but alternatives like bridges and dentures are available. Let’s discuss the best options for you at your consultation appointment.
A sinus lift is a surgical procedure that increases the amount of bone available for dental implant placement in the upper jaw. This safe and effective procedure stimulates new bone growth, creating a stronger foundation for future procedures. Complications are rare when performed by an experienced dental surgeon, like our doctors. Contact us to learn more.
A ridge augmentation is a common dental procedure often performed following a tooth extraction. This procedure helps recreate the natural contour of the gums and jaw that may have been lost due to bone loss from a tooth extraction, or for another reason.
Removal of teeth is sometimes necessary because of pain, infection, bone loss, or due to a fracture in the tooth. The bone that holds the tooth in place (the socket) is often damaged by disease and/or infection, resulting in a deformity of the jaw after the tooth is extracted. In addition, when teeth are extracted the surrounding bone and gums can shrink and recede very quickly, resulting in unsightly defects and a collapse of the lips and cheeks.
