Will I be without teeth after dental implant surgery?

Will I be without teeth after dental implant surgery?

implant dentist, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • July 9, 2014

Patients who have suffered tooth loss don’t want to wait any longer than absolutely necessary for their replacement teeth. In fact, many patients ask the implant dentist if they’ll get their replacement teeth at the same appointment as dental implant placement. The implant itself is the titanium post that the implant dentist surgically inserts into […]

Wisdom Tooth Extraction Review – Chicago Patient Shannon-Leslie P

oral surgery, review, Uncategorized, wisdom teeth • By drkoos2 • July 7, 2014

This morning I had all four of my wisdom teeth removed. I never had any type of surgery done before so I was very nervous. The first time I met Dr. Koos he was very informative and detailed about the extraction process during the consultation. I loved how quick the x ray process was and […]

Bony Lesions: Anatomic Radiolucencies

dental surgeon, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • June 10, 2014

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

oral surgeon, review, Uncategorized, wisdom teeth • By drkoos2 • May 19, 2014

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?

All-on-4, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • May 12, 2014

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?

jaw surgery, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • April 25, 2014

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

All-on-4, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • April 15, 2014

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

dental surgeon, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • April 3, 2014

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

implant dentist, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • March 24, 2014

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?

Uncategorized, wisdom teeth • By drkoos2 • March 14, 2014

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. […]