Most people picture titanium when they think of implants, but recent advances in dental surgical materials over the past decade have resulted in a natural …

Few dental decisions cause as much second-guessing as what to do about wisdom teeth. Should they stay or go? Is surgery really necessary if nothing …

After a tooth extraction, implant, or wisdom tooth surgery, some patients notice facial pain that isn’t quite the same as the pain at the surgical …

The key to managing complex odontogenic infections with loss of alveolar bone and sinus perforation is careful debridement and a 3-layer socket graft technique to …

Dental implant treatment has evolved dramatically over the past decade. While implants were once placed primarily based on clinical experience and two-dimensional imaging, modern technology …

Understanding the Causes — and How to Prevent It Dental implants are designed to look and feel like natural teeth. When properly planned and placed, …

Not long ago, someone who knew I worked in dentistry asked me a simple question: “Should I see an oral surgeon or a periodontist for …

As an oral surgeon, I’ve heard many fallacies and misconceptions over the years about wisdom teeth. Here are a few myths and misconceptions and the …

Wisdom teeth frequently become impacted or stuck behind the second molars and are extremely difficult to clean. Plaque, along with poor access for oral hygiene, …

For many patients who have lost all or some of their teeth, severe jawbone loss becomes a major barrier to dental implant treatment. After complete …