Has your dentist recommended that you receive oral surgery? Following is some helpful information on common oral surgery procedures – like tooth extractions, dental implant placement, and crown lengthening – offered at our practice.
Tooth extractions are performed for various reasons. Sometimes, a failing tooth requires removal because it is threatening a patient’s oral health or because a patient is receiving a prosthetic such as a dental implant or partial denture. Teeth might also be extracted when patients have extra (supernumerary) teeth due to genetic conditions.
One of the most common reasons for tooth extractions is the arrival of wisdom teeth. These teeth are not necessary for ideal oral function. In fact, retaining wisdom teeth could negatively affect your health.
Whatever the case for tooth removal may be, our team is well equipped to perform simple and complex tooth extractions.
Today’s tooth replacement options are superior to those of the past. One of the best ways to replace lost teeth is with dental implants. Implant dentistry offers structurally complete replacement teeth that look and function much like biological ones. Our practice provides dental implant placement for single or multiple missing teeth.
Grafting procedures can be used on soft and hard tissues. Soft tissue grafts are often prescribed to repair gums after treatment for periodontal disease while hard tissue grafts may be used to increase bone mass prior to dental implant placement.
Gum surgeries are useful for controlling the progression of periodontal disease. For instance, gum surgery can remove diseased tissue and also help encourage gingival regeneration.
Crown lengthening has helpful applications in cosmetic and restorative dental procedures. A crown lengthening procedure can help mitigate the effects of teeth affected by an overgrowth of the gingiva as well as expose more tooth structure for the placement of a dental crown.
Our practice provides high-quality and comfortable oral surgery procedures. Call Thompson Dental today to reserve a consultation with our team.
WE ARE OPEN
Dear Thompson Dental Family,
We hope this letter finds you and your family in good health. We have missed seeing everyone at our office! Our community has been through a lot over the last few months and all of us are looking forward to transitioning back to our normal operations.
While many things have changed, one thing has remained the same: our commitment to your safety. Infection control has always been a top priority for our practice, and you may have seen this during your visits to our office. Our infection control processes are made so that when you receive care, it is both safe and comfortable. Our office follows infection control recommendations made by the American Dental Association (ADA), the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
You may see some changes when it is time for your next appointment. We made these changes to help protect our patients and staff. For example:
We look forward to seeing you again and are happy to answer any questions you may have about the steps we take to keep you, and every patient, safe in our practice. To make an appointment, please call our office at 972-346-2992 or visit our contact page.
Thank you for being our patient. We value your trust and loyalty and look forward to welcoming back our patients, neighbors, and friends.
Please contact our office if you have any concerns.