Oral Surgery

Here is a look at our featured oral surgery options at Avalon Dental Care:

Tooth Extractions: Saving damaged teeth is always our topmost priority. However, there are times when extracting a tooth is our only viable option to prevent complications. Reasons you may require a tooth extraction may include irreparable tooth root damage, extensive fractures, severe tooth infection, advanced periodontal disease, or as a component of orthodontic treatment to make room for the remaining teeth to align. Our gentle approach, modern anesthetics, and sedation dentistry options will ensure your procedure is as comfortable as possible.

Bone Graft Socket Preservation: After extracting a tooth, the supporting bone typically begins to shrink or deteriorate, a process known as bone resorption. Bone graft socket preservation involves the placement of a bone graft right after extraction to maintain the shape and size of the jawbone. That helps prepare the area for a successful future dental implant and maintains the overall structure of your face and jaw.

Wisdom Teeth Removal: Your wisdom teeth, or third molars, are notorious for causing problems like infection, crowding, or pain. Many people do not have sufficient space in their mouths to accommodate these extra teeth, leading to complications, including impaction, which is when the teeth are trapped in the gum and bone tissues. Impacted wisdom teeth can push against your other teeth and cause damage, pain, and even tumors. Our extensive skill, experience, and expertise will ensure your procedure is as smooth and stress-free as possible.

Implant Surgery: Dental implants are the future of dentistry, offering a superior long-term solution for replacing missing teeth. The implant portion is a small titanium post we surgically place in the jawbone to serve as a replacement for missing tooth roots. Over time, the implant fuses with the bone, creating a solid foundation for one, several, or a complete arch of missing teeth. Dental implants can improve the health, function, and appearance of your smile, allowing you to eat, speak, and smile with confidence once again.

Ridge Augmentation: If you don’t qualify for implant dentistry because of bone loss, we may recommend ridge augmentation. The procedure involves adding bone grafting material and other regenerative products to rebuild the bone and strengthen it to provide a solid foundation for your dental implants, ensuring their success and longevity.

Removal of Failed Implants: While dental implants have an incredibly high success rate of over 95%, they can sometimes fail due to poor oral hygiene practices, infection, improper placement, or other complications. Removing a failed implant is an intricate procedure that helps minimize further damage to the jawbone and surrounding tissues. Following the procedure, we may recommend bone grafting to strengthen the area for future implant placement.