Stages of Wound Healing After Oral Surgery

Stages of Wound Healing After Oral Surgery For successful recovery from oral surgery – such as tooth extraction, gum surgery, and dental implant placement – patients need an understanding of wound healing. Patients can expect to go through the following stages as they recover from surgery: Immediate Postsurgery Stage Bleeding may occur at the surgical… Read more »

Surgical Uprighting

Surgical Uprighting Surgical uprighting is a surgery performed by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon (OMS) to reposition impacted permanent molars. This procedure usually is recommended when orthodontic treatment alone is not sufficient to correct the teeth. OMSs can help reposition the unerupted molars into an optimized vertical position in the socket so it works harmoniously… Read more »

Tori Removal for Improved Oral Health and Comfort

Tori Removal for Improved Oral Health and Comfort Tori are benign bone growths that form inside the mouth, usually along the roof of the mouth (palate) or lower jaw. They are often harmless and do not cause pain or discomfort unless the tori interfere with eating, speaking, or oral hygiene. Tori vary in size and… Read more »

Treatment Option for Patients with Severe Bone Loss

Treatment Option for Patients with Severe Bone Loss Zygomatic (cheekbone) dental implants offer a solution for patients who may not be candidates for traditional implants due to bone loss in the upper jaw. Unlike traditional implants that are placed in the jawbone, zygomatic dental implants are anchored in the zygomatic bone. They are longer than… Read more »

Trigeminal Nerve Pain

What is the Trigeminal Nerve? Located in the head, the trigeminal nerve is one of the 12 cranial nerves – all with different and important roles in vision, hearing and controlling the function of facial muscles. The trigeminal nerve provides feeling to most of the face and mouth. Some problems with the nerve, such as… Read more »

Types of Anesthesia

Types of Anesthesia Oral and maxillofacial surgeons train extensively in the pursuit of their education and degrees, including training side-by-side with medical anesthesiologists, to offer a range of anesthesia options in their practices. Different procedures require individual levels of anesthesia, from local anesthesia to general anesthesia. Patients should learn about each of these types and… Read more »

Types of Corrective Jaw Surgery

Types of Corrective Jaw Surgery Orthognathic surgery – sometimes called jaw surgery – is a type of surgery aimed at correcting jaw abnormalities and improving the way the jaws come together (occlusal function or occlusion), facial esthetics and overall oral health. Different types of orthognathic surgery can be performed depending on the specific condition and… Read more »

Vestibuloplasty FAQs

Vestibuloplasty FAQs What is Vestibuloplasty?  A vestibuloplasty is a surgical procedure to increase the depth and width of the buccal vestibule (the space between the gums and teeth and the cheeks and/or lips) to improve oral health, function and to aid in some prosthetic rehabilitations such as dentures. When is Vestibuloplasty Recommended? A vestibuloplasty may… Read more »

What are PRP and PRF and Their Role in Healing?

What are PRP and PRF and Their Role in Healing? What is Platelet-rich Plasma? Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a substance made from the patient’s own blood that can be used in oral and maxillofacial surgery. PRP contains high concentrations of platelets—tiny cells that help blood clot and contain growth factors. To obtain platelet-rich plasma, a… Read more »