Bone Grafting and Membranes

Bone Grafting and Membranes Bone grafting can be used in medical/dental procedures, such as tooth extractions, dental implant placement, facial trauma treatment and reconstructive surgery of the mouth, face and jaws. The goal of bone grafting is to provide good quantity and quality of bone at the desired site for proper form and function. Bone… Read more »

Dentoalveolar Surgeries

Dentoalveolar Surgeries Dentoalveolar surgeries are the procedures most often performed by oral and maxillofacial surgeons. These are a group of procedures that involve adding, reshaping or removing hard and soft tissues supporting teeth.   Types of dentoalveolar surgeries include:  An OMS may perform dentoalveolar surgery to manage:  Although extracting one or more teeth is the most… Read more »

Dry Socket

What is Dry Socket? Alveolar osteitis, commonly called “dry socket,” is a painful condition occuring after having a tooth extracted. A dry socket happens when a blood clot is dislodged or otherwise breaks down in the site of a tooth extraction, exposing bone and nerves that can result in significant pain. After surgery to remove wisdom… Read more »

Edentulism 

Edentulism  Edentulism is the condition defined by the loss of at least one functional tooth. It can be classified as partial edentulism (one or more lost teeth) to complete edentulism (when a patient has lost all teeth). Whether due to decay, periodontal disease or trauma, edentulism has a significant effect on a patient’s oral health.  … Read more »

Extractions and Dentoalveolar Surgery

Extractions and Dentoalveolar Surgery The surgical management of soft and hard tissues is at the core of what oral and maxillofacial surgeons are trained to do. Dentoalveolar surgeries are ones that involve the alveolar bone and the supporting structures. This can include removal of impacted teeth (such as wisdom teeth), bone grafting (in preparation for dental implants),… Read more »

Preserving Bone for Dental Implants and Oral Health

Preserving Bone for Dental Implants and Oral Health The loss or extraction of a tooth can alter the surrounding bone, potentially affecting future dental treatment. Preserving the jawbone after a tooth extraction is integral to successful dental treatment and helps maintain oral health. Why Preservation is Important Bone grafting and socket preservation refer to the… Read more »

Proper Oral Care After Dentoalveolar Surgery

Proper Oral Care After Dentoalveolar Surgery Dentoalveolar surgery includes procedures such as tooth extraction, gum surgery, and bone grafting in the mouth. It is important to know how to care for your mouth during the healing process. What to Do After Surgery After dentoalveolar surgery, bleeding may occur at the surgical site. Your oral and… Read more »

Simple vs. Surgical Extraction

Tooth Extraction: Simple vs. Surgical Tooth Removal Even with proper dental care, teeth age and can decay or break. Many damaged teeth can be repaired with fillings or crowns, but when the damage or decay is excessive, the tooth should be removed. A tooth extraction may not seem complicated, but tooth removal should only be… Read more »

Sinus Augmentation: Preparing Sinuses for Dental Implants

Sinus Augmentation: Preparing Sinuses for Dental Implants The quality and quantity of available bone are key to successful placement of maxillary dental implants. If you don’t have enough bone in your upper jaw (maxilla), you may need sinus augmentation surgery – also called a sinus lift or sinus graft – before your dental implant surgery…. Read more »