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Can 60 years old get a dental implant?
Yes of course. Assuming there are no medical issues that preclude you from having implants, 60 is not old! Patients get implants into their 80s.
What happens during a surgical tooth extraction?
Typically, a small incision is made around the tooth. Sometimes the tooth needs to be sectioned with a drill and in some cases a small amount of bone needs to be removed from around READ MORE
Typically, a small incision is made around the tooth. Sometimes the tooth needs to be sectioned with a drill and in some cases a small amount of bone needs to be removed from around the tooth to facilitate removal. Stitches may or may not be necessary. If in doubt, see an oral surgeon.
Hope this helps.
Hope this helps.
How long does it take to remove 4 wisdom teeth?
While every case is different in complexity, the average oral and maxillofacial surgeon will remove an average set of wisdom teeth in 20-30 minutes. Of course there is prep time READ MORE
While every case is different in complexity, the average oral and maxillofacial surgeon will remove an average set of wisdom teeth in 20-30 minutes. Of course there is prep time before and recovery time after, especially if you undergo IV or general anesthesia. Oral surgeons perform this procedure routinely and therefore they are the most qualified to perform your surgery efficiently and safely.
How long does it take for swelling to go down after dental implant surgery?
It really depends on the extent of the procedure. How many implants are being placed? Will there be bone or soft tissue grafting performed in conjunction with the implant placement? READ MORE
It really depends on the extent of the procedure. How many implants are being placed? Will there be bone or soft tissue grafting performed in conjunction with the implant placement? Are teeth being extracted? If it is just implant placement without any adjunctive procedures, then swelling is typically minimal.
How do you sleep after jaw surgery?
If she can sleep in a reclined position with head elevated it will help with swelling. Otherwise, normal sleeping habits are fine. There may be some blood tinged saliva so maybe READ MORE
If she can sleep in a reclined position with head elevated it will help with swelling. Otherwise, normal sleeping habits are fine. There may be some blood tinged saliva so maybe don’t use your best bedding!
When is corrective jaw surgery needed?
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Corrective jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery) is needed if the bite is not correctable with braces alone. This is typically a result of over or undergrowth of READ MORE
Good evening,
Corrective jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery) is needed if the bite is not correctable with braces alone. This is typically a result of over or undergrowth of one or both of the jaws and/or some form of asymmetry. Surgery is performed to move one or both of the jaws to their ideal position. In some of these cases, orthodontics can be performed to "camouflage" the discrepancy and line up the teeth, however, the teeth will not be in an ideal position.
Hope this helps!
Corrective jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery) is needed if the bite is not correctable with braces alone. This is typically a result of over or undergrowth of one or both of the jaws and/or some form of asymmetry. Surgery is performed to move one or both of the jaws to their ideal position. In some of these cases, orthodontics can be performed to "camouflage" the discrepancy and line up the teeth, however, the teeth will not be in an ideal position.
Hope this helps!
Risk of nerve damage during impacted wisdom tooth surgery?
Although the risk is generally small, there is always a potential for nerve injury with removal of lower wisdom teeth. Without the benefit of seeing the x-ray it is impossible READ MORE
Although the risk is generally small, there is always a potential for nerve injury with removal of lower wisdom teeth. Without the benefit of seeing the x-ray it is impossible for me to give you an idea of how high that risk may be. One certainty though is that your outcome will be best if the surgery is performed by a board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon.
