Procedures

Procedures...

The information provided is for self education and should be used
in consultation with a surgeon/dentist/physician of the inquirer's
choice. No doctor-patient relationship exists and no diagnosis and
treatment is being provided.

Anesthesia

Safety is our primary concern. All of our staff members have been trained in CPR and some have Advanced Cardiac Life Support Training. We have all the necessary emergency medications and equipment and are trained to use them.

Local Anesthesia
An injection is given in the mouth to anesthetize the area where
treatment will be performed.

Nitrous Oxide with Oxygen
Nitrous oxide is a short acting agent, which produces relaxation and a
"floating" sensation. It is administered through a nosepiece in which the
patient inhales the gas, which is delivered with pure oxygen.

Conscious sedation (IV)
One of our doctors or registered nurse will start an IV through which
medications are administered to produce a depressed level of consciousness
that allows the patient to act independently, maintain protective reflexes
and respond appropriately to verbal commands. These medications are given
in combination with local and nitrous anesthesia, usually. These medications
produce muscle relaxation, sedation, pain and anxiety control and amnesia.

Wisdom Teeth

Third molars, commonly called wisdom teeth, develop in the late teens to early twenties. Not everyone will need to have them removed, however, most people do not have enough room in their jaw to accommodate them. This can lead to crowding, infection, and damage to adjacent teeth and roots. Fewer complications, such as, delayed healing, nerve damage, or infections will occur the earlier you have your third molars extracted.

Orthognathic Surgery

Orthognathic surgery can also be referred to as corrective jaw surgery. Sometimes either the upper or lower jaw will grow at different, unequal rates leaving them uneven. This results in an improper bite or speaking and chewing difficulties. It can also affect appearance. The jaw joint may also be adversely affected. Some facial abnormalities can also be surgically corrected as well. The goal in all cases is to improve facial balance and functions, including breathing, eating and speaking.

Implants

Dental implants are the framework inserted in the jaw to which artificial teeth are attached, eliminating the need for removable bridges or partials. This procedure increases the stability of dentures and provides the patient with greater function and better dental aesthetics.
Implants are done in two phases. During the first procedure, a post is inserted into the jaw and then covered with tissue. After allowing 3-6 months for proper healing, the post is uncovered and the second piece of the implant, called the abutment, is mounted. This is the piece to which the artificial tooth is attached. These posts can also be used as anchors for dentures, eliminating the need for surface adhesives and giving the wearer greater stability and almost normal biting pressure.

	Local Anesthesia An injection is given in the mouth to anesthetize the area where treatment will be performed.
	Nitrous Oxide with Oxygen Nitrous oxide is a short acting agent, which produces relaxation and a "floating" sensation. It is administered through a nosepiece in which the patient inhales the gas, which is delivered with pure oxygen.
	Conscious sedation (IV) One of our doctors or registered nurse will start an IV through which medications are administered to produce a depressed level of consciousness that allows the patient to act independently, maintain protective reflexes and respond appropriately to verbal commands. These medications are given in combination with local and nitrous anesthesia, usually. These medications produce muscle relaxation, sedation, pain and anxiety control and amnesia.