Oral Surgery
Oral surgery is a broad term for any operation performed on your teeth, gums, jaw or surrounding oral and facial structures. It includes a wide range of procedures, including teeth extractions and dental bone grafts. All of which we are proud to offer our patients in our state-of-the-art facility.
Dental Bone Graft
A dental bone graft is necessary when bone loss has occurred in the jaw. This procedure is commonly performed prior to dental implant placement or when bone loss is negatively affecting neighboring teeth. A dental bone graft adds volume and density to your jaw in areas where bone loss has occurred. Once the bone graft has been placed, it holds space for your own body to do the repair work. In other words, a dental bone graft is like a scaffold on which your own bone tissue can grow and regenerate.
Tooth Extractions
A tooth extraction is a dental procedure during which your tooth is completely removed from its socket. Sometimes, people refer to this as 'pulling' a tooth. Our dentist will assess your affected tooth and surrounding gums. A member of our team will also take dental X-rays to check bone levels and determine the extent of damage. Be sure to tell our staff about any medications, vitamins, or supplements you’re taking. Once all information is gathered, our dentist will discuss treatment with you in detail. When it is determined that a tooth must be extracted, our dentist will start by giving a local anesthesia to numb your affected tooth and surrounding gum tissue. Using specialized dental instruments, the dentist will gently loosen your tooth and carefully lift it from its socket. Sometimes, the dentist might need to make incisions in your gums to access your tooth — especially if your tooth is badly decayed or has broken off at the gum line. Once your tooth is removed, the socket is cleaned and disinfected. In some cases, the dentist may also place a dental bone graft, which helps prevent bone loss in your jaw. Finally, stitches may be placed to help promote healing.
Dental Implants
When a tooth is lost, the specialized bony process that houses the tooth begins to resorb due to lack of stimulation. This causes a decrease in the width and height of the bone in the area where the tooth is lost. Neighboring teeth and opposing teeth begin to move into the space. This causes food lodgment, subsequent decay, gum disease, and abnormal forces being transmitted to teeth, leading to fracture of cusps, which may necessitate root canal treatment or extraction. Loss of teeth can also cause the cheek and lips to collapse, giving an aged look.The consequences of tooth loss can be prevented by replacing the lost tooth in a timely manner. Although there are several options to replace a missing tooth, the number one choice for replacing lost teeth is dental implants. Implants are tiny titanium screws or posts that are surgically placed in the bone. Once integrated into the bone, they act like roots onto which small posts are attached that protrude through the gums. These posts provide stable anchors to the replacement teeth. Implants maintain the bone height by stimulation and prevent unnecessary trimming of adjoining teeth for bridge placement.Since implants are titanium posts, there is no chance for decay on implants. Implants can serve you for several years with regular professional cleaning and proper home care.