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A patient’s wisdom teeth are highly likely to become impacted because those third molars are so large and human jaws have been evolving to become smaller over time. Even if your wisdom teeth are not symptomatic, you may want to be evaluated to determine the likelihood that they will not erupt properly and if extraction […]

Last week at RDH Under One Roof in Las Vegas, Hu-Friedy revealed “The Uncoated Truth” about American Eagle’s claims around their “never-sharpen” XP Technology Scaler. The TRUTH is: The XP scalers CANNOT be sharpened due to their coating When compared to XP scalers, EverEdge scalers are 30% sharper out-of-the-box and maintain this advantage after use. […]

Patients who must restore their entire smiles typically want to attain that treatment goal as quickly as possible, and an intervention known as All-on-4 can help them do so in a minimal timeframe. An increasing number of patients are choosing this upgrade to conventional dentures as a result. All-on-4 uses just four dental implants to […]

Because dental implants have so many benefits and are the only structurally complete tooth replacement option available, some parents may be inclined to explore this treatment option for their child after the loss of that child’s permanent tooth. However, in most cases it’s not appropriate for children to get dental implants. A dental implant can […]

All-on-4 can be a good solution for patients who are continually frustrated by conventional dentures that have lost their fit or frequently slip out of place. Implant-supported dentures can eliminate jawbone atrophy that can alter the fit of a denture over time. This treatment, in which an oral surgeon places four dental implants in the […]

When the wisdom teeth are impacted, patients typically will choose to have them surgically extracted. If extraction of all four wisdom teeth is recommended, patients often will have them all removed during the same procedure to avoid subsequent surgeries and additional costs. Wisdom teeth removal becomes necessary when there is not enough room in the […]

If an upcoming consult for oral surgery, such as the placement of dental implants, has you on edge, rest assured that you are unlikely to experience any discomfort at that initial appointment. It will go smoothly if you know what to expect and are prepared to make the most of the consultation. The oral surgeon […]

The jaw can be injured by any number of factors, such as falls, motor vehicle accidents, sports injuries or an altercation. If the upper or lower jaw is seriously injured, jaw surgery may be necessary to return the jaws to their proper position. Jaw surgery can also help to restore the function of many components […]

In oral surgery, and oral pathology in particular, most of the lesions and shadows that can be seen on an x-ray are named using words that describe the lesion’s appearance and location. For example, the part of the jawbone that can be seen between the teeth on an x-ray is described as “interradicular”, and the […]