Implant Site Preservation - A Key to Implant Success

If you are in need of a tooth extraction and you plan on completing your restoration with a dental implant, implant site preservation is essential for a successful implant placement procedure.  Implant site preservation ensures that the site of your future implant remains in an ideal state with minimal bone changes, thereby ensuring your implant cylinder can be placed with ease, the healing process is efficient, and your implant remains stable and secure for many years.

Here at Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania, we’ve helped many Philadelphia patients with implant site preservation and dental implant placement.  For complete information on oral surgery and implant services available through us, visit our site and contact us directly.

IV Sedation

IV sedation is an effective and safe dental resource.  Through sedation services we help patients feel relaxed and comforted throughout their procedure. Although sedation can be administered through various methods, IV sedation is both fast acting and easy to control. Also called “Twilight Sedation”, IV sedation is introduced intravenously and can be adjusted according to patient needs.

 

Through IV sedation, you’ll experience your procedure as a pleasant rest.  You’ll likely have little to no memory of the process and feel no discomfort. Since IV sedation is so safe and effective, some patients can even undergo multiple procedures during one sedation session.

 

For more information IV sedation and other forms of sedation dentistry, please visit our website or contact us directly here at Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania.

Oral Cancer

We understandably don’t like to think or talk about cancer, but confronting this serious issue is imperative to good health practices.  In the dental health community, we are especially concerned with our patients’ understanding oforal cancer and all necessary screening and preventative measures. Like other forms of cancer, oral cancer can be extremely costly and difficult to fight once it has progressed; but also like other cancers, when it’s diagnosed early, patients greatly improve their prospects for a full recovery.  

 

Since there are a number of behaviors and lifestyle factors that can increase the risk of oral cancer, patients should be aware of the following factors and get a screening if any apply to them:

• Patients over fifty who use any tobacco products, drink frequently or heavily, and/or have a history of oral cancer in their family.
• Patients who have been infected with HPV.
• Patients who regularly experience sores or pain in the oral cavity, especially if due to damaged teeth or past dental work.
• All patients over eighty.

Wisdom Teeth

Should you get your wisdom teeth removed, even if you’re not experiencing any pain or problems? In most cases, the answer is yes.  That’s because properly aligned wisdom teeth are a rarity.  More often than not, wisdom teeth create issues as they start to erupt--growing in crooked or only partially emerging—or they become impacted and compromise the gum, bone and surrounding teeth.  Cyst and tumors could even form around an impact wisdom tooth and require involved and costly surgery.

 

To prevent these and subsequent problems, wisdom tooth removal should be completed proactively. The procedure is often simple and straight forward.  Sedation and anesthesia eliminates any pain and discomfort.  After the wisdom tooth removal, you will need a day of rest and basic aftercare, which may include medication and compliance with a soft diet as not to compromise the healing process.  A follow up appointment may be needed to remove stitches and assess the health of the gum.

 

If you are in need of wisdom tooth removal, or if you’re not sure if you should undergo this procedure, please view out website for complete information:http://www.oralsurgerypa.com/oral-surgery/wisdom-teeth.html. We look forward to answering any questions you may have.

Implants

Dental implants are one of the best options for smile restorations, and one of our leading specialties here at Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania.  Compared to other tooth prosthetics, dental implants provide a unique set of benefits that makes their effectiveness unrivaled.

 

If you’re not sure if dental implants are the best options for your smile restoration, be sure to arrange a consultation.  For most patients, dental implants are very successful and provide the following benefits:

• You can have dental implants placed at any tooth site. Multiple implants can be placed and can even be used to restore entire rows of teeth.

• You won’t need to modify other teeth or rely on wires, framework, adhesives or support that affects adjacent tooth.

• Dental implants look and feel completely natural and they’re indistinguishable from the rest of your smile.

• Dental implants can last a lifetime and do not require replacement or adjustment.

• Dental implants require no special maintenance besides brushing, flossing and regular dental checkups.

• Because dental implants are placed within the bone like the root of a tooth they can prevent bone loss and atrophy of the jaw.

For complete information on dental implants, please visit our website:http://www.oralsurgerypa.com/dental-implants/dental-implants.html.  We welcome your call with questions and invite you to take advantage of our special dental implant offer—pay just $1200 per tooth.

Extractions

In most cases, extractions are straightforward procedures that are the first step in replacing a tooth that’s been severely damaged, decayed or infected.  Although many patients may feel apprehensive about this procedure due to pain, the extraction process is virtually painless, thanks to resources like anesthetic and sedation.

 

There are several options to have teeth replaced after an extraction such as dental implants, bridge,partial denture . We will be glad to discuss all those options during the consultation. 

 

To ensure that your extraction recovery is comfortable and free of any complications, proper aftercare is very important. When you comply with all post extraction guidelines, you’ll minimize any swelling and soreness you may feel and ensure that your gums heal and stay healthy.  We help you determine the specific aftercare you need based on your individual case, but as general guidelines, comply with the following:

• Avoid strenuous activity and get plenty of rest.
• Follow all prescribed recommendations including the proper use of aftercare medications.
• Enjoy soft, mild foods that are specified as part of your post-op diet.

For complete information on what you can expect during and after your extraction, please view our website: http://www.oralsurgerypa.com/oral-surgery/tooth-extraction.html. You may also contact us for answers to your questions and concerns.

CT Scanner (3D Imaging)

CT Scanner (3D Imaging)

CT scanners allow dental professions to gain a more comprehensive insight into your oral health. This advanced examination and diagnostic technology produces a 3D image of the teeth, oral and sinus cavity, which enables us to detect problems and plan procedures such as dental implants with greater precision.

 

Conventional 2D x-rays only provide a flat image from a single viewpoint, which provides a very limited portrayal of critical procedure areas. CT scanning and 3D imaging delivers a superior image to this traditional x-ray method.

 

If you’re wondering how CT scanning can benefit your specific needs, or if you have any concerns with regards to the CT scanning process please call us directly.   

 

Sources: http://www.deardoctor.com/inside-the-magazine/issue-14/CAT-scans-in-dentistry/