Dental implants are tooth replacements. More durable and attractive than dentures or fixed bridges, dental implants are surgically placed within the gum line and jaw bone. Dentures can contribute to continued jaw bone loss and bridges often requires reshaping or otherwise cutting down perfectly healthy teeth. Dental implants are a superior solution for a number of reasons. What to Expect:Taken from the AAOMS website: Facial trauma, as in when the bones of the face or jaw are broken, is extremely serious. Face, jaw and dental injury occur most commonly around sports, but can also happen in automobile accidents, simple falls or workplace mishaps. These fractures can include:
While oral and maxillofacial surgeons can treat these fractures, the best treatment is prevention. According to the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS): The principles for treating facial fractures are the same as for a broken arm or leg. The parts of the bone must be lined up (reduced) and held in position long enough to permit them time to heal. This may require six or more weeks depending on the patient's age and the fracture's complexity....Because avoiding injury is always best, oral and maxillofacial surgeons advocate the use of automobile seat belts, protective mouth guards, and appropriate masks and helmets for everyone who participates in athletic pursuits at any level. You don't have to play at the professional level to sustain a serious head injury. New innovations in helmet and mouth and face guard technology have made these devices comfortable to wear and very effective in protecting the vulnerable maxillofacial area. Make sure your family is well-protected. A more complete list of safety equipment can be found here.
Jaw joint problems are often related to the temporomandibular joint, or TMJ, as it is commonly called. This small joint allows the lower jaw to move and function. It is located near the base of the ear, where the skull and lower jaw meet. Common symptoms of TMJ problems include:
What to Expect:TMJ treatment may range from conservative dental and medical care to complex surgery. Depending on the diagnosis, treatment may include short-term non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for pain and muscle relaxation, bite plate or splint therapy, and even stress management counseling. Oral lesions or mouth ulcers that can arise from infection or inflammation are often easily treated with medication or time. However, oral lesions can also be a precursor or indicator of cancer. Often these pre-cancerous lesions will need to be biopsied, extracted or treated with lasers. Oral and jaw lesions can also lead to further infections. The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) recommend mothly examinations:
When performing an oral cancer self-examination, look for the following:
If you see any of these signs or are worried about oral lesions, don't hesitate to contact Reno Oral Surgery for a consultation. While simple procedures and treatments can be utilized to correct some bite or tooth misalignment, jaw misalignment is somewhat more serious and will usually require surgery.This jaw misalignment may be the result of injuries, birth defects or the upper and lower jaws growing at different rates. Corrective surgery can be used to treat jaw misalignment - a consultation with Dr. Daniel Muff at Reno Oral Surgery should determine whether or not you are a candidate for jaw misalignment surgery.
From the AAOMS website: Following are some of the conditions that may indicate the need for corrective jaw surgery:
Often, when our wisdom teeth come in, there is simply not enough room and they become impacted. Impacted teeth are not able to fully enter the mouth or break through the gums. Impacted wisdom teeth can cause crowding, tooth misalignment or infection. Wisdom tooth extraction is usually recommended when there are:
What to Expect:According to the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) : If your dentist or healthcare professional recommends that your wisdom teeth be removed, you will most likely be referred to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon for the procedure. Before surgery, your oral surgeon will discuss the procedure with you and tell you what to expect. This is a good time to ask questions. Also talk to your surgeon about any concerns you have. Be sure to let your doctor know about any illness you have and medications you are taking. Contact us to schedule a consultation for a wisdom tooth extraction procedure.
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