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Dentoalveolar Surgery
What is Dentoalveolar Surgery?
Dentoalveolar surgery is the treatment of diseases of the teeth, soft tissue, and the jawbone.What are Dentoalveolar Procedures?
The most common dentoalveolar procedure is the extraction of teeth that are either badly decayed or impacted (i.e. Wisdom Teeth). Other dentoalveolar procedures include: • Adding, reshaping or removing hard and soft tissue of the jaws
• Biopsy and removal of lesions
• Controlling oral infections
• Extraction of teeth (See Figures 1 and 2)
• Soft Tissue or Gingival Grafts
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Will I be Asleep During the Procedure?
You have several anesthetic options when undergoing dentoalveolar surgery.| • Local Anesthesia |
| • Nitrous Oxide Sedation (laughing gas) |
| • Intravenous Sedation |
| • General Anesthesia (asleep) |
Dr. Khayat will discuss with you the various anesthetic options during your consultation.
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Socket Grafting (Ridge Preservation)
What is a Socket?
A socket is the area of the bone where the tooth is rooted. When advance periodontal disease or injury has caused extreme deterioration to bones and teeth, the tooth socket may need to be reconstructed.What is Socket Grafting?
When a tooth has suffered extensive damage or has been lost, it may require socket grafting. Socket grafting is a procedure which rebuilds the bone to allow for tooth replacement by a dental implant or bridge restoration. The bone which surrounds the tooth socket deteriorates very quickly once a tooth is removed.If a socket continues to be empty after tooth loss, the accelerated bone loss can impact adjacent teeth. Thus, it is incredibly important for appearance and health to rebuild the socket at the time of tooth loss.
What is Involved in Socket Grafting?
If the tooth has not already been removed (see Figure 1), the remaining tooth will be extracted (see Figure 2). All remaining root particles will be removed to leave a clean empty socket. Bone grafting material will then be placed into the socket, which will build it into a firm foundation for reconstruction (see Figure 3). There are several types of bone grafting materials available and Dr. Khayat will choose the appropriate type to suit your needs.There is an extended healing time for the grafted material to fully combine with your natural bone (see Figure 4). The healing process must be complete before continuing with the restoration. Once the new bone is solidified, implants or bridgework can be implemented to restore full function. Socket grafting greatly improves the chances that the missing tooth site will allow the patient to have a dental implant.
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