Dental Implants: Will I need a traditional “sinus lift”, also know as sinus augmentation or sinus grafting?

implant dentist, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • April 27, 2012

A sinus lift is a common dental surgical procedure that can be performed prior to, or at the time of, dental implant placement. In this procedure, the bone and related anatomy at the bottom of the sinus cavity is augmented to create the needed vertical height to provide a more ideal environment for a dental […]

Review of Oral Surgeon – Samantha G., Chicago, IL

review, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • April 17, 2012

After a ridiculously traumatic experience getting my bottom 2 wisdom teeth out at my regular dentist (all I need to tell you is 4 hours, no anesthesia/gas, and ‘complicated’ teeth that he wasn’t prepared for), I waited 4 years to get the other two out. Oops. I’m also terrified of needles despite being covered in […]

Sedation Dentistry: Will I remember anything?

sedation dentist, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • April 16, 2012

Choosing a sedation dentist in Chicago Illinois can remove much of the tension and apprehension experienced by many dental patients. While sedation dentistry is not a substitute for a talented, experienced and caring oral and maxillofacial surgeon, it can certainly make any procedure more relaxing. Depending upon the type of sedation and the level of […]

Oral Surgeon in Chicago Loop Promotes National Facial Protection Month

oral surgeon, oral surgery, Press, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • April 13, 2012

– Dr. Steven Koos, owner of ORA® Oral Surgery & Implant Studio, a practice specializing in oral and jaw surgery in the Chicago Loop neighborhood of Chicago IL, is among a group of oral and maxillofacial surgeons nationwide that are promoting National Facial Protection Month. Online PR News – 12-April-2012 –Chicago, IL – Dr. Steven […]

Patient Review – Mary Margaret S., Chicago, IL

dental surgery, review, Uncategorized, wisdom teeth • By drkoos2 • April 3, 2012

A co-worker of mine put it best, in regards to oral surgery: no matter how far we progress as a society, with our technology, dentistry is still so primal, so caveman. Breaking bones and cracking teeth. It’s the only thing that hasn’t evolved. Now, while I was out for the cavemen practices, the rest of […]

Dental Implants: Never Use Denture Adhesive Again

dentures, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • April 2, 2012

If you consider the ingenious design of our natural teeth, it’s easy to appreciate the success of dental implants. Both consist of a root portion that serves as an anchor to the jaw bone and both extend above the gumline to create a strong biting or chewing surface. If you compare the design of the […]

Training and Education Received by ORA Oral Surgeons

oral surgeon, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • March 26, 2012

Oral surgery can be a major proposition, and patients facing these procedures gain peace of mind when they know that the oral surgeon has the training, experience and expertise needed for a successful surgery. When choosing an oral surgeon in Downtown Chicago, patients should carefully consider the qualifications of the professionals who will be operating on them. […]

Review From Elanor, Chicago, IL

implant dentist, oral surgeon, review, tooth extraction, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • March 25, 2012

I can’t say enough about Dr. Koos and everyone at ORA Oral Surgery and Implant Studio. I’ve been a patient of Dr. Koos’ for the past two years having gone through a tooth extraction and bone graft which was then followed up with an dental implant and crown. Throughout my treatment, Dr. Koos and his staff […]

Review From Nicole H., Chicago, IL

dental surgery, oral surgeon, review, tooth extraction, Uncategorized, wisdom teeth • By drkoos2 • March 20, 2012

Dr. Koos is amazing! I just had all of my wisdom teeth extracted. Dr. Koos’ bedside manner turned what I was expecting to be a very scary and painful experience into a calming & relatively low-pain experience. He has a very calming nature that just made me feel comfortable and confident that the surgery would […]

Chicago Loop Oral Surgeon Offers Oral HPV Screening Test

Press, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • March 19, 2012

Online PR News – 14-March-2012 –Chicago, IL – Dr. Steven Koos, a Downtown Chicago oral surgeon and owner of ORA® Oral Surgery & Implant Studio, is uniquely offering patients an oral HPV screening test at his Chicago Loop oral surgery practice. The test, called the OraRisk® HPV Salivary Diagnostic Test, screens for the presence or absence […]