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What is Dentoalveolar Surgery?
Dentoalveolar surgery is the treatment of diseases of the teeth, soft tissue, and the jawbone.
The most common dentoalveolar procedure is the extraction of teeth which are either badly decayed or impacted (ie. Wisdom Teeth).
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Other dentoalveolar procedures include: |
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Adding, reshaping or removing hard and soft tissue of the jaws |
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Biopsy and removal of lesions |
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Controlling oral infections |
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Extraction of teeth (See Figures 1 & 2) |
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Soft Tissue or Gingival Grafts |
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Will I be Asleep During the Procedure?
You have several anesthetic options when undergoing dentoalveolar surgery.
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Local Anesthesia |
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Nitrous Oxide Sedation (laughing gas) |
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Intravenous Sedation |
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General Anesthesia (asleep) |
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| We will discuss with you the various anesthetic options during your consultation. |
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What is Pre-prosthetic Surgery?
Pre-prosthetic Surgery is an oral and maxillofacial procedure to prepare your mouth before your dentist places a prosthesis (complete or partial dentures). Your denture will sit on the bony ridge. In order to ensure the denture fits well in your mouth and feels comfortable, the bone and tissue area must be the appropriate shape and size.
What are Pre-prosthetic Procedures?
The following oral surgery procedures may need to be completed in order for your denture to fit well within your mouth:
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Removal of excess bone (see Figures 1 & 2) |
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Removal of excess gum tissues |
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Bone ridge reduction |
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Bone leveling and reshaping |
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| We will determine the appropriate procedure during your evaluation. |
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Will I be Asleep during the Procedure?
You have several anesthetic options when receiving pre-prosthetic surgery.
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Local anesthesia
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General anesthesia
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Conscious intravenous sedation
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Nitrous Oxide Gas (laughing gas)
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Oral Sedation |
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| We will discuss with you the various anesthetic options during your evaluation. |
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