When a tooth is lost, it is best to replace it as soon as possible with a non-removable implant. A titanium root is implanted directly into the bone of the jaw and then crowned with an artificial tooth.
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Thanks to modern techniques of anesthesia, patients undergo surgery with little or no discomfort. Intravenous sedation and general anesthesia are provided by our board certified M.D. anesthesiologists.
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Our Trophy Digital X-Ray System gives instant filmless X-Rays with no waiting time and up to ninety percent less radiation. With the Trophy System, patients can immediately see both X-Ray and camera images of their teeth on the chairside monitor.
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Dento-alveolar surgery encompasses the surgical procedures that involve teeth and supporting structures within the oral cavity.
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When a tooth is badly damaged or grows improperly, it may become a danger to surrounding teeth and oral health in general. In these cases it is often advisable to have the tooth surgically removed from the jaw.
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Depending on the cause of infection, treatment may involve extraction of the infected tooth, draining a gum abcess, or performing root canal treatment.
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| Pre-prosthetic surgery is work done to prepare the gums and bone ridges so that dentures or implants can be properly placed.
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Maxillofacial trauma can often be extremely complex, involving fractures of the teeth, jaws, palate, or cheek and orbital bones, facial and oral lacerations, or dislocation of the jaw. Fractures must be aligned and held in position long enough for healing to occur- this usually takes 4 to 6 weeks.
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Orthognathic surgery involves the repositioning and recontouring of facial bones to correct functional and pathological problems.
Related: TMJ and corrective jaw surgery,
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Oral pathology involved the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the oral and maxillofacial region, including diseases of bone, soft tissue, and salivary glands. These diseases include cysts, tumors, infection, and metabolic and functional problems.
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Abnormal tissue growths, such as cysts or tumors, must often be surgically removed to improve appearance and function of the affected area, or in the case of a malignant tumor, to avoid the spread of cancer.
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When a tumor or cyst forms in the mouth or face and must be removed, the fastest and most comfortable method of removal is laser surgery. Swelling and scarring from laser surgery are minimal compared with other methods.
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A snore guard resembles an athletic mouthpiece, and must be custom fit to your mouth and teeth. Wearing it during sleep helps prevent the jaw and tongue from falling back and restricting the airway- the primary cause of snoring.
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Chronic clenching and grinding of the teeth can cause serious damage to teeth, facial muscles, and the TMJ (jaw joint). A custom appliance can be fabricated to limit these damaging effects.
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When the frenum (a fold of tissue between the gum and the lip, tongue, or cheek) is incorrectly positioned, it can interfere with normal tooth alignment or pull the gum away from the teeth and cause recession. In these cases, it is advisable to surgically remove the frenum.
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| The shape of jaws and teeth vary widely from person to person. In order to fit a mouth guard precisely to a specific athlete’s mouth, a mold of his teeth has to be taken. |
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