Archive for January, 2019

CORONOIDOTOMY VERSUS CORONOIDECTOMY

The “coronoid process of the mandible” is a vertical prominence at the back end of the lower jaw just in front of the jaw joints on both sides. It develops as an attachment for the temporalis muscle which is one of the main paired closing and clenching muscles of the jaw. It is also the […]

SHOULD I HAVE A CORONECTOMY FOR MY WISDOM TOOTH?

There have  been a number of articles in the literature (particularly in the European circles) proposing that a procedure called a Coronectomy (removal of the tooth crown) be performed for lower wisdom teeth (third molar teeth) where the root structure is in close proximity to the neurovascular bundle. The nerve structure in the lower jaw […]

THE USE OF THE SUPPLEMENT RESVERATROL TO HELP WITH BONE HEALING

Resveratrol is part of a group of compounds called polyphenols. They are used as supplements. They are thought to act like antioxidants, protecting the body against damage that can put you at higher risk for things like cancer and heart disease.  It is in the skin of red grapes, but you can also find it […]

WHO SHOULD PLACE DENTAL IMPLANTS

Dental implants are not a commodity, but rather a surgically placed medical device. Materials and methods matter significantly. The skill of the surgeon matters significantly. Dental implants have an exceptionally high survival rate, but survival does not mean excellence or even adequacy. We regularly see dental implants which were placed poorly by other providers where […]

Everything You Need to Know About Dental Bone Grafting

What exactly is a bone graft? Bone grafting is a surgical procedure done when you need to repair bone fractures or replace bone loss. When a tooth is missing or retracted from the alveolar bones that support your roots, gums and teeth, it eventually evaporates, causing facial features to shift and sag over time. This […]