Posts Tagged ‘ oral surgeon ’

Dental Implant Stability and PRGF

We have been using the PRGF (plasma rich in growth factors) technology for about three years. This has been a quantum leap in bone grafting.

Tissue Biotype

As a team, our goal is to be looking at these tissue contours and expected tissue height, and to anticipate these cosmetic challenges. This will allow us to encourage patients toward appropriate care.

Implant Hygiene

Trusted Oral Surgeon in Racine Cleaning around implant teeth is as important as cleaning around our natural teeth. There are some concerns as it relates to the materials we use around them and the possible injury to the implants. In an ideal implant situation, the top of the implant between the crown and the bone […]

Exostoses and Tori

Exostoses or tori, are benign outgrowths of bone. They occur in about 15% of the population.

Burning Mouth Syndrome

Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is defined by oral surgeons as a burning sensation of the lining of the mouth in the absence of specific oral sores or lesions.

View on Marsupialization as an Oral Surgeon

Marsupialization is a technique for treating oral and facial cysts (odontogenic cysts) that we have used successfully in many cases to avoid losing involved teeth.

Wisdom Tooth Extraction, Pain, and More

 “Wisdom comes with age.” This is a common saying. Wisdom is usually a welcome effect of aging. Wisdom teeth usually start causing problems at about the time that we “come of age,” thus the name. Learn more about the problems that necessitate wisdom tooth extraction. Why Do We Have Wisdom Teeth? The third molars, or […]

Nerve Injury With Removal of Wisdom Teeth

Of the more common procedural risks associated with removal of wisdom teeth is nerve injury. Nerve injury, loss of feeling in the lower lip and chin area, is a risk that carries the most weight. It is typically not debilitating, but it is certainly the most commonly sited complication. Risk Factors for Nerve Injury During […]

Risks Associated With Wisdom Teeth and Pregnancy

Pregnancy can affect oral health, and so, it is advised that patients who are or who plan to become pregnant should be evaluated and followed closely from a dental standpoint in order to minimize dental problems during pregnancy. Increased Risk During Pregnancy In a recent study, the presence of wisdom teeth that have a continuity […]

History of Oral Surgery

Oral surgery has played a large role in ancient and modern-day societies alike. Over the years, oral surgery has helped improve the oral health and quality of life of communities around the world. As oral surgeons and dental implant specialists, we believe it is important to revisit the crucial role our industry has played in an effort to appreciate […]