Dental implants are a great way to replace missing teeth and also provide support and stability for dental appliances such as dentures. Dental implants are artificial roots (usually titanium) that are surgically placed into the upper or lower jaw bone by a dental surgical specialist. Once the implant has integrated (fused to the bone), this…
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (OMSs) undergo extensive training in all aspects of anesthesia during their four year oral surgery hospital residency following dental school. This training includes serving as medical anesthesia residents with fully trained anesthesiologists. They also serve on general surgery and other medical and surgical disciplines just as all surgical residents are required…
Third molars, commonly referred to as wisdom teeth, are usually the last four of 32 teeth to erupt (surface) in the mouth, generally making their appearance between the ages of 17 to 25. They are located at the back of the mouth (top and bottom), near the entrance to the throat. The term “wisdom” stems…
Bone grafting is often closely associated with dental restorations such as bridge work and dental implants. In the majority of cases, the success of a restoration procedure can hinge on the height, depth, and width of the jawbone at the implant site. When the jawbone has receded or sustained significant damage, the implant(s) cannot be…