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PERIODONTAL DEFECTS AND WISDOM TEETH

When we remove wisdom teeth at an earlier age, the sites typically heal in very nicely without periodontal defects. As we age, the risk of developing and retaining periodontal defects on the teeth next to the wisdom teeth increases.

WATER BOTTLES TO BRAZIL: RECYCLING

Some people might beg to differ, but I am not a hoarder or a pack rat. In fact, I have spent quite a bit of time over the past few years trying to downsize and simplify my life (see the book: Freedom of Simplicity by Richard Foster).

SUCCESSFUL BONE GRAFTING – IT’S ALL ABOUT OXYGEN

Bone Grafting Experts in Racine When tissues are starved for oxygen (ischemia) there is increased pain. When tissues don’t receive oxygen, they die. Angiogenesis is a term that describes the formation of blood vessels. We use the term a lot when talking about healing after bone grafting. When we place a graft, such as a […]

PRFG AND OSTEOPOROSIS TREATMENT

We have been using PRGF as an adjunct to bone grafting for about three years. This has been a great leap in the success of bone grafting during oral surgery. Bisphosphonates and related drugs are used in the treatment of post menopausal osteoporosis and some related bone diseases. They are also used intravenously as part […]

Mouth Guards: Sports Safety Essentials

The American Dental Association estimates mouth guards prevent approximately 200,000 injuries each year in high school and collegiate football alone. Dr. Wagner recommends that everyone involved in athletic activities use a mouth guard to protect their teeth.

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.