At Metro Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in Dothan, AL we understand all of the ways a missing tooth can negatively affect someone. If you have a missing tooth, dental implants are one of the best options available for restoring your natural smile, improving your ability to chew, and enhancing your image. Although there are various options available with dental implants, most recreate the function and look of a natural tooth by installing a titanium mount in the jawbone and then placing a dental crown resembling a natural tooth on top of the post. Dental Implants provide a solution that is virtually indistinguishable from a natural tooth while also restoring your ability to chew naturally. For someone with a noticeable missing tooth, this procedure can truly be a life-changing experience.
The dental professionals at Metro Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in Dothan, AL are leading experts in the field of dental implants and are ready to answer your questions so that you can decide if dental implants are the best option for you. And then, we are ready to walk alongside you through the journey of replacing your missing tooth and restoring a healthier and happier version of you.
Bone grafting can repair implant sites with inadequate bone structure due to previous extractions, gum disease, or injuries. The bone is either obtained from a tissue bank or your own bone is taken from the jaw, hip or tibia (below the knee). Sinus bone grafts are also performed to replace bone in the posterior upper jaw.
Some patients require oral surgical procedures before receiving a partial or complete denture, in order to ensure the maximum level of comfort. A denture sits on the bone ridge, so it is very important that the bone is the proper shape and size. If a tooth needs to be extracted, the underlying bone might be left sharp and uneven. For the best fit of a denture, the bone might need to be smoothed out or reshaped. Occasionally, excess bone needs to be removed prior to denture insertion.
Drug-induced loss of consciousness during which patients are not arousable, even by painful stimulation. The ability to independently maintain ventilatory function is often impaired. Patients often require assistance in maintaining a patent airway, and positive pressure ventilation may be required because of depressed spontaneous ventilation or drug-induced depression of neuromuscular function. Cardiovascular function may be impaired.
An impacted tooth simply means that it is stuck and cannot erupt into function. Patients frequently develop problems with impacted third molar (wisdom) teeth. These teeth get stuck in the back of the jaw and can develop painful infections among a host of other problems. Since there is rarely a functional need for wisdom teeth, they are usually extracted if they develop problems.
There are a number of possible causes of facial trauma such as motor vehicle accidents, accidental falls, sports injuries, and work-related injuries. Types of facial injuries can range from injuries of teeth to extremely severe injuries of the skin and bones of the face.
The inside of the mouth is normally lined with a special type of skin (mucosa) that is smooth and coral pink in color. Any alteration in this appearance could be a warning sign of a pathological process. The most serious of these is oral cancer.
Our Dental Implants in Dothan, AL are made of titanium and have special coatings that encourage the fusing of human bone. The top of each implant has an internal screw channel so that crowns, bridges, and or dentures can be screwed in place.
While many of us do our best to keep our teeth healthy, sometimes a tooth needs to be taken out to keep you healthy. In these cases, an extraction is necessary.
