Bony Lesions: Anatomic Radiolucencies
In managing your oral health, a dental surgeon takes on the tremendous responsibility of trying to differentiate healthy tissues from unhealthy tissues. Making this determination about a spot or lesion on the surface of your skin is usually as simple as a clinical observation or a brush biopsy. But, this task becomes far more complicated […]
Wisdom Tooth Oral Surgeon Review, Lety R. – Chicago, IL
I came here a few weeks ago for a consultation because I needed my wisdom teeth pulled. The ambiance is lovely. I met w/Steven Koos. He explained my options also advised for me to be sedated. I personally did not think I needed to be sedated. Now if they were impacted MAYBE I’d think about […]
How do All-on-Four implants compare to traditional dental implants?
An innovative procedure known as All-on-Four dental implants can help even patients with fairly extensive bone loss qualify for dental implants to completely restore an edentulous smile. With this technique, the oral surgeon places four dental implants toward the front of the jaw to support a denture, rather than using many more dental implants for […]
Protruding Lower Jaw: What are my options?
A severe underbite, or a protruding lower jaw, can have detrimental consequences for your smile’s appearance, and this condition can also limit your ability to chew effectively and efficiently. That is why a protruding lower jaw, prognathsim, is a common reason cited by patients who are exploring jaw surgery to correct the defect. Although early […]
All-on-4 Dental Implants in Chicago: Avoid a lengthy wait time to achieve an attractive smile
After experiencing tooth loss, one thing that most patients want to avoid is a lengthy wait time to get a fully restored smile. Fortunately, patients can be treated and fitted with a new smile in a procedure that takes just a few hours: All-on-4 dental implants. With All-on-4, the patient receives just four strategically placed […]
Yellow Conditions of the Oral Mucosa
Taking a look inside your mouth, you can expect to see that the different aspects of your oral anatomy will reflect a variety of colors and shades. From pink to red, and even black, blue, and brown, the mouth can be a surprisingly colorful place! Sometimes these colors represent normal, healthy tissue, and other times […]
The Origin of Dental Implants
The history of dental implants is both interesting and somewhat complicated. The concept of replacing a natural tooth with an artificial substitute isn’t one that was simply born one day in a laboratory. Instead, it’s an idea that has roots in some ancient civilizations and has been continuously modified and adapted right up until modern […]
Can You Ever Keep Your Wisdom Teeth?
Although surgical procedures are performed every hour of every day in our country, each one comes with inherent risks and benefits to your health. No surgical procedure should be performed unless it is medically necessary, and each of the benefits and risks should be carefully weighed in order to protect the safety of each patient. […]
I have a bad gag reflex – can sedation dentistry help?
The list of factors that deter patients from the dental office is understandably extensive. Even when dental treatment is clinically necessary, many patients find it difficult to overcome the feeling of denial and the natural tendency to procrastinate. For some patients, a strong gag reflex can even be a significant deterrent from the dental office. […]
Dental Implants vs. Dentures: A Comparison
In a matter of moments, an innocent discussion about missing teeth can evolve into a storm of confusing clinical terms and concepts. There are countless benefits to be gained from replacing missing teeth, but there are also several replacement options. Which solution is best, and what are the differences and similarities? Dental implants and dentures […]