Archive for November, 2020

Can Facial Bone Fractures Be Fixed

Strong facial traumas can result in broken bones in the face – the bones around the eyes, the nose, the cheekbones, the jaw can all be affected by severe blows or other types of traumas and the need for oral surgeon Chicago Illinois expertise. There are lots of treatment options available to help the affected […]

Do You Have to Have Surgery for Impacted Canines?

Canine teeth are teeth located on either side of the lower and the upper jaw, teeth that usually have a more pointed shape than the other teeth, vaguely similar to fangs. Canines play an important role in appearance as well as in chewing, grinding and biting, therefore any fault that affects them, such as impaction […]

How Does TMJ Affect Your Mouth’s Normal Function

The temporomandibular joint syndrome, also known as TMJ, is an affection that can cause a wide range of symptoms, from pain in the jaw, headaches, the inability to open and close the mouth properly, tension in the area under the eyes, popping noises coming from the jaw while opening or closing the joint, even a […]

What Is The Need For Tooth Extraction

Tooth extraction is a very common form of dental treatment, a procedure that involves the surgical removal of a tooth. There can be many situations that require dental extraction – here are some: Trauma sustained by a tooth – a severe blow to the face or other forms of trauma can cause irreparable damage to […]

When Do You Need Surgery To Remove Wisdom Teeth

Wisdom teeth removal is the process of surgically removing one or more wisdom teeth, the last teeth located at each end of the upper and lower row of teeth. Wisdom teeth are vestigial teeth that used to be important for chewing and grinding food 10,000 years ago, but the changes in the lifestyle and the […]

What Is The Latest Technology for Dental Implants

Dental implants have been around for some time, but they are still considered to be the latest dental replacement solutions. However, even new technologies evolve, the materials used for making the implants, the manufacturing technologies as well as the procedures used for introducing the implant posts and abutments into the jawbone. Here are some advancements […]

What Is Involved With Dental Bone Grafting

Bone grafting is a process used for enhancing the density and the structure of one of the patient’s bones using another piece of bone taken from the patient’s body. When used in dental implants Chicago treatment procedures, the piece of bone to be inserted is usually taken from the patient’s bone or from some other […]

What is PRF and How Does It Help Dental Surgery Procedures

PRF is a natural product obtained from the patient’s venous blood and represents an advanced method of obtaining healing membranes that are used in dental interventions such as: Sinus lift Bone addition procedures Insertion of the dental implant Apical resection Cystectomy (cyst removal surgery) Benefits: Rapid regeneration and healing, without any side effects – PRF […]

What is Distraction Osteogenesis

Bone additions represent the process by which the specialist repairs destroyed maxillary bone. If you want to have a dental implants Buffalo Grove offices do, but x-rays and/ or dental tomography show that you have a fragile, short or thin jaw due to bone loss, then surgery will be needed to perform the bone addition. […]

What is the Longevity of a Tooth Implant?

    A dental implant is nowadays considered to be the safest and most durable method of replacing a tooth. Implants allow the integrity of dental arches to be restored, thus eliminating the need to sacrifice healthy neighbor teeth in the process. The resistance and comfort obtained make dental implants the best choice in the […]