Pre-Prosthetic Surgery

Fixed dentures, also known as implant-supported dentures, are used when a person doesn’t have any teeth in the jaw but has enough bone in the jaw to support implants. Patients may choose this option because dental implants look and function like natural teeth, they don’t slip when you eat or speak, and they can help prevent bone loss in the jaw. At Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania, we’d like to explain what to expect during pre-prosthetic surgery.

The surgery to place dental implants that support a fixed denture is simple. Two surgeries are usually needed because the first will require placing the implants in the jawbone under your gums, while the second exposes the top of the implants. These surgeries will typically be performed six months apart. A denture sits on the bone ridge, so it’s very important that the bone is the proper shape and size. If a tooth needs to be extracted, the underlying bone may be left sharp and uneven. To avoid this problem, our doctors may perform bone smoothing and reshaping, as well as removal of excess bone or gum tissue. We promise to review your particular needs during a consultation to make you feel as comfortable as possible.

If you have questions about prosthetics, please give us a call. To learn more about the services we provide at our practice, visit www.oralsurgerypa.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania located in Philadelphia, call 215-463-4141. 

Thank You for Your Continuous Reviews!

Here at Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania, our staff appreciates feedback from our customers because it teaches us how to improve as a team. Our staff would not only like to thank Dee for this positive review, but we would like to thank her for being an excellent patient. If you recently experienced exceptional service from our office, please let us know!  

"I recently got all four wisdom teeth removed here over the past week. I am still recovering but as of right now there is nothing I can complain about they did a great job. I went in for my appointment. I waited probably five minutes and got called back. The doctor and assistants were nothing but kind to me. They gave me tons of gauze pads and a great detailed paper saying what to do for the next week basically. I had a great experience so far. I couldn't have asked for a better team for this surgery." -Dee

If you would like to leave a testimonial or are interested in learning more about the services we provide at the practice, visit www.oralsurgerypa.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania located in Philadelphia, call 215-463-4141. 

IV Sedation for Dental Anxiety

Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania wants all patients to feel comfortable and ready for any surgical procedure.  Since we perform a range of services we use a range of anesthesia, from local anesthetic shots and nitrous oxide to IV sedation.  IV sedation is typical for some procedures but is also available for patients with a strong dental anxiety.

This type of sedation is administered through an IV to the bloodstream, so it sets in fairly quickly.  The patient will feel very relaxed, fall asleep, and not remember any of the procedure.  A patient cannot drive after receiving IV sedation for a procedure and should plan their transportation.  We are happy to offer IV sedation to help ease nervous patients and make procedures go by quickly, because taking care of your oral health should not be stopped by anxiety!

To learn more about IV sedation and other forms of anesthesia, visit www.oralsurgerypa.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania located in Philadelphia, call 215-463-4141.