While we always use the least invasive treatment possible for a given dental problem, in some cases, less invasive treatment options are simply not sufficient and oral surgery is required.
Oral surgery is used to treat defects of the hard and soft tissues of the face, mouth, teeth and jaws, as well as any traumatic injuries, or oral health conditions which require surgical repair.
As part of the process to replace missing teeth and restore your smile, dentists can place a dental implant. This small titanium screw works similarly to a natural tooth root. Together with a tooth replacement such as a bridge or crown, a dental implant looks and feels much like a natural tooth. An implant can help improve the ability to chew.
A dental implant is a small titanium screw that functions like a natural tooth root. They are used both to replace a single lost tooth or many missing teeth.
The implant is surgically placed into the jawbone and then bonds with the natural bone, serving as an anchor for the tooth replacement.
Dental implants can help to prevent surrounding teeth from shifting, resolve bite issues or jaw joint pain, and restore the function and appearance of your smile.
The dental implant procedure requires a dental implant (titanium screw) and a tooth replacement.
Your dentist will begin by surgically placing the implant into your jawbone below the gum tissue. As the tissue heals, the implant will bond with the bone and attach to the gum.
Generally, 3 to 6 months after this initial surgery, patients return to Blatt Family Dentistry to complete the procedure.
To finish the job, your dentist will attach a tooth replacement which may be a dental crown, bridge, or denture depending on your needs – leaving you with a natural-looking smile.
During a gum graft, tissue is taken from the roof of the mouth and transplanted onto another area of the gums. A gum graft can help to cover exposed tooth roots, repair receding gums, and reduce any associated symptoms. Gum grafts can be liberating for patients suffering from severe tooth sensitivity or inevitable tooth loss.
While we try to save natural tooth as much as possible, in some cases this will simply not be practical. If a tooth is too severely damaged because of injury, gum disease or decay, your dentist may recommend an extraction to remove it.
Wisdom teeth are the final set of molars that erupt in the back corners of a normal adult mouth. The arrival of wisdom teeth is commonly accompanied by oral hygiene complications. Your dentist may recommend removing them to help preserve your oral health.
A bone graft is a procedure where your dentist adds bone tissue to your jawbone, with the goal of making it strong enough to support a dental implant. Sinus lifts are a sub-type of bone graft that adds bone material to the upper back jaw, raising and increasing the amount of bone in the sinus area.
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