External resorption is a slow and gradual process which results in decalcification and deterioration of tooth over time. It often appears as a pink area …
The evolution of minimally-invasive techniques in medicine and dentistry has resulted in significant improvement in patient recovery, treatment success, and a decrease in general complications. …
Dental implants heal to the surrounding bone through a process known as osseointegration. Complete loss of contact between the bone and the implant, although rare, …
Our office section on Dental Implant Complications and Revision Therapy treats, on average, 15-20 patients EACH MONTH with a range of implant-related complications: peri-implantitis, poorly-placed …
Our new and updated post-operative instructions video contains expanded information to help patients with better healing. Kazemi Oral Surgery: Post-operative Instructions from H. Ryan Kazemi, …
Swelling after extraction of impacted wisdom teeth is a common occurrence. It usually reaches its maximum in 48 hours after surgery. It gradually diminishes in …
The ‘dark triangle’ between dental implants or teeth is both an aesthetic as well as hygienic issue. It occurs when the papilla (the gum tissue …
2-dimensional dental X-rays (peri-apical x-rays and panorex) were the only diagnostic imaging in dentistry until availability of 3-dimensional cone beam CT scan (CBCT) in early …
Impacted or malpositioned wisdom teeth are associated with a number of complications related to inflammation including infection, caries, and periodontal disease. Hence why they are …
Peri-implant mucositis refers to early phases of inflammation around dental implants without bone loss. It is equivalent of gingivitis around natural teeth. Peri-implant mucositis is …