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…
Sometimes when an implant or implants, are planned to be placed in the upper jaw molar areas, there may be an inadequate amount of bone height. This is usually caused by expansion of the sinus (air space) from above down into the area where the molar roots used to be. The sinus floor augmentation (bone…
An intraoral 3D scanner is a handheld wand like device used to create digital impression data of the mouth and dental structures. It uses a simple light source (so no radiation) which is projected onto the objects to be scanned like a dental arch of teeth. Then a 3D model processed by the scanning software…
Dental Cone Beam CT Taking a Cone beam CT is similar to regular panoramic dental X-rays. There is no special preparation needed. Of course, you should tell the doctor and staff using the Cone beam CT if you are pregnant, as it should be avoided. What is Dental Cone Beam CT Dental cone beam computed…
An oral exam is routinely performed by the dentist during the course of an initial comprehensive exam and regular check-ups. Part of an oral exam refers to the identification and management of diseases pertaining to the maxillofacial and oral regions. The soft tissues of the mouth are normally lined with mucosa, which is special type…
There are many reasons someone may need to have a tooth extraction or multiple teeth removed. These reasons may include decay, cracked tooth, infection, periodontal bone loss, impactions, or in conjunction with orthodontic treatment. Deciduous teeth (baby teeth) may also need removal for some of the same reasons or to make space for the erupting…