Chronic odontogenic infections that go undetected in the posterior maxilla can easily perforate through the sinus floor and cause sinusitis. Following tooth extraction, sinus perforation …
Normal-Appearing Dental Implant with Pain, Peri-Implantitis, and Bone Loss
Pain, bleeding, and gum tissue swelling around dental implants are common signs of inflammation, otherwise known as peri-implantitis. But in some circumstances, patients report pain …
External Resorption of a Tooth with Pink Appearance
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 …
Closure / Repair of Oroantral Fistula (OAF) Caused by Bone Loss Around Dental Implants
Oroantral Fistula is a pathological abnormal communication between the oral cavity and the maxillary sinus which may arise as a result of bone loss and …
Non-Invasive Extraction, Site Bone Graft, and Sinus Lift for Placement of Dental Implant
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. …
Loose Dental Implant? How to Differentiate Between Bone Loss from Infection or Remodeling?
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, …
Coronectomy / Partial Extraction Therapy of Impacted Wisdom Teeth Close to The Nerve
Impacted wisdom teeth are anatomically close to the inferior alveolar nerve, which runs in a canal in the lower jaw bone. The inferior alveolar nerve …
Specialized Treatments for Dental Implant Complications
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 …
What is a Mesiodens?
Mesiodens is a supernumerary tooth located in the midline between the two central incisors. It often results in malocclusion, aesthetic issues, or possible cyst formation …
Removal of Very Large Mandibular Tori
Removal of large mandibular tori









