The ability to create a complete set of permanent teeth on a foundation of four dental implants is only new relative to other, more traditional tooth replacement alternatives. Options such as dentures and partials have existed for hundreds of years, whereas dental implants have become more popular during the early 1950’s. If your oral surgeon […]

Making the decision to have your wisdom teeth removed can be easy to postpone unless they are bothering you or causing pain. It’s important to note that there are some instances in which the wisdom teeth can be problematic even without causing even the slightest of symptoms. For answers to questions about your wisdom teeth […]

As you transition from your baby teeth to your adult teeth, you may encounter challenges in which the teeth fail to erupt into their proper places. This can lead to crowding, shifting, and the improper alignment of the permanent teeth. Quite often, it is the upper canines, or eye teeth that become impacted and unable […]

If you are living with full or partial dentures, then you surely understand the inherent challenges. How much “denture glue” will you need to secure your teeth? Will anyone notice the embarrassing clicking sound when you speak and chew? Will you be able to chew the foods that you want throughout the day? Once you […]

When your mind and body have been able to achieve a deep and profound level of relaxation, it can be tough to switch gears and get “back to reality”. For many patients, such is the challenge at the conclusion of an oral surgery procedure performed under sedation. The groggy feeling that comes from waking up […]

Downtown Chicago oral surgeon, Dr. Steven Koos, has recently been appointed as a Hu-Friedy Thought Leader. Online PR News – 03-August-2012 –Chicago, IL – Dr. Steven Koos, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon specializing in oraland jaw surgery in Chicago, is proud to announce that he has been appointed as a Hu-Friedy Thought Leader. Hu-Friedy is a global […]

The dental implant may very well be one of the most revolutionary and advantageous restorative solutions in modern dentistry. For patients who are missing even a single natural tooth, implant dentistry offers an opportunity to regain the ability to chew, bite, and smile with confidence once again. Clinically, this tooth replacement solution has been held […]

The dental implant procedure is smoother and more sophisticated than ever before. Most uncomplicated tooth replacement implants can be placed with only a minimal disturbance to the surrounding gum tissue and bone, and the recovery period is virtually painless. However, it is important to remember that the implant procedure should not be taken lightly. Although […]

After more than four decades since dental implants were first recognized for their widespread success, many of the first implant cases are still functioning successfully. Even after 40 or more years, the patients who chose to replace their missing teeth with dental implants continue to express satisfaction with their choice. When placed properly and cared […]

Very Important Distinctions Within The Field Of Dentistry With Respect To Sedation ABC’s Nightline has just done a piece on the tragic consequences of inadequate training and having a regular dentist perform sedation.  In sharp contrast to this, the doctors at ORA Oral Surgery & Implant Studio in Chicago wanted to clarify the very important […]