Have other dentistry procedures failed to correct issues with your jaw or mouth? If so, it might be time to consider oral surgery. Whereas most folks associate oral surgery with the removal of wisdom teeth, it may be required for multiple other reasons. Continue reading to learn about some of the instances where Dr. Justin Bral might require to employ his oral surgery skills.
1) Placement Of Dental Implants
Are you missing a tooth? Why take the chance of bone loss, adjacent teeth shifting, and other health issues associated with missing teeth? Dental implants provide solid, lasting replacements for places where teeth are lacking, and considering that these implants are fixed onto the jawbone, they necessitate the expertise of a skilled oral surgeon.
Following your dental implant procedure with Dr. Bral, the surgical site will recuperate over several months. Once the implant post has completely merged with the jawbone, it is ready to hold a tooth-colored composite artificial dental crown and an abutment (post).
2) Extract a Damaged Tooth
Whenever feasible, most dentists aim to preserve natural teeth. Nevertheless, there are situations when a tooth is too badly injured to be salvaged. For example, a tooth that has gotten severely decaying cannot be fixed with dental fillings or crowns.
If you are concerned about a damaged tooth, Dr. Bral may advise you to have it extracted through oral surgery. After the tooth has been extracted, you may decide whether or not you wish to proceed with the insertion of a dental implant is a restorative alternative. However, you will need a second surgery to place a dental implant once your initial tooth extraction site has healed correctly. Not certain if two surgical procedures are the best option? A dental bridge may be a viable replacement option based on your health history and smile objectives.
3) Extraction Of a Tooth Ahead Of Orthodontic Treatment
Want to reap the benefits of a beautiful, aligned smile yet have a tooth with its own psyche? Perhaps the tooth has developed in an inconvenient position, or maybe it is causing crowding of the nearby teeth. In either case, the tooth could obstruct orthodontic therapy.
In some circumstances, oral surgery may be required before conventional Invisalign® orthodontics or braces are placed. Dr. Bral will make certain you recognize why he recommends tooth extraction. Typically, tooth extraction in preparation for orthodontics helps speed up the orthodontic procedure or allows for better cosmetic dental results.
4) Unsuccessful Root Canal Therapy
Once a tooth gets infected, root canal treatments could be a reliable approach to cleaning and restoring it. Nevertheless, despite its positive track record, root canals, like other procedures, could sometimes fail.
If root canal therapy fails to solve your symptoms, you may need a tooth extraction. Dr. Bral will take you through the steps he will take to make your oral surgery as comfortable as feasible. Besides, your doctor will go over options for restoring the region of the lost tooth, such as dental implants or a non-surgically installed dental bridge.
Are you uncertain whether or not you require oral surgery? The only surefire way to find out is to see an oral surgeon. If you live or work in the New York area, contact Dr. Bral of Brooklyn City Dental to assist you in understanding your alternatives and make a well-informed choice on the right procedure for you. Call the office or use the online scheduling tool to get started.
