St. Helena Dental Studio has experience in surgical dentistry that deals with diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the mouth, jaws, and face. We provide advanced dental treatments to enhance the health and beauty of your smile. Our team of experienced oral surgeons offers a range of procedures designed to help you achieve optimal oral health and function and improve the appearance of your teeth and gums. To know who can undergo this surgical procedure, consult with our team right away! We will provide all the information you need, from the benefits to recovery tips.
Oral Surgery St Helena

Types of Dental Surgery We Perform at Our Practice

Some common procedures that our oral surgeon provides to patients include the following:

Tooth Extraction: Here, we remove severely damaged, infected, or impacted teeth surgically.

Dental Implants: This involves the placement of a metal post into the jawbone to support an artificial tooth.

Wisdom Teeth Removal: It involves extraction of the third molars that commonly cause pain, infection, or other issues.

TMJ Surgery: It treats temporomandibular joint disorders that cause pain and dysfunction in the jaw joint.

Jaw Surgery: This involves the correction of a misaligned jaw or facial asymmetry.

Biopsies: Our surgeon removes tissue from the patient's mouth or jaw to examine it under a microscope to diagnose potential oral cancer.

Cleft Lip and Palate Repair: This involves the surgical correction of a congenital disability affecting the mouth's upper lip or roof.

Dental surgery procedures can be performed under local anesthesia, sedation, or general anesthesia, depending on the complexity of the procedure and the patient's medical history. After the procedure, patients may experience some discomfort and swelling, which we manage with pain medication and cold compresses.

What Does Our Dentist Recommend to Treat Gum Disorders?

There are many different treatments for gum disease. Some common treatments include:

Scaling and root planing: If your gum disease has progressed, your dentist may recommend scaling and root planing. This involves a deep cleaning of the root surfaces to remove bacteria and debris.

Antibiotics: In some cases, antibiotics may be prescribed to help fight off infection and reduce inflammation.

Surgery: In severe cases of gum disease, surgery may be necessary to repair damaged gums and bones. This can include gum grafts, bone grafts, or flap surgery.

All-on-4® Versus Dentures

There are several ways in which All-on-4® implants are better than dentures. Patients take care of All-on-4® implants in the same way they care for their natural teeth by brushing each day. The implants also operate in the same way as natural teeth, so the patient does not have to be cautious of what he or she eats. Along with the fact that patients do not have to remove All-on-4® implants when eating or cleaning the teeth, there is also no need for uncomfortable wires or brackets to hold the implants in place. Even more importantly for patients, the dental implants allow anyone to eat what the heart desires. You do not have to worry about hot or cold affecting your dentures. You also can bite down with up to 70 percent more force, which allows you to eat the foods that you love. Finally, All-on-4® implants look exactly like your natural teeth. No one will be able to tell that you are wearing a dental prosthetic. From a dental health perspective, it is important to note that when you have All-on-4® implants, it is going to prevent bone deterioration in the jawbone and ultimately restore your facial features by fighting resorption. The process of resorption involves the implants stimulating the jaw to send a message to the body that the jaw is supporting teeth once again. Resorption will help the jawbone to regain some of the mass that it has lost previously. Many of our patients who visit our office notice a difference in their facial structure as a result.

Get in Touch with Our Surgeons for Oral Surgery in St. Helena

Whether you require a routine tooth extraction, dental implant placement, wisdom teeth removal, or corrective jaw surgery, we strive to offer a comfortable and painless experience. Our team utilizes the latest dental technology and techniques to ensure your treatment is safe, efficient, and effective. We understand that dental surgery can be a daunting experience for many patients, so we prioritize your well-being throughout the procedure. Visit St. Helena Dental Studio for personalized care and support for achieving a healthy, beautiful smile you can be proud of.
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The Process of Getting All-on-4® at St. Helena Dental Studio

Typically, the surgery takes approximately two hours and 30 minutes per arch. We can install your All-on-4® implants on your upper, lower, or both arches at the same time. While a dentist may make the process look easy, the surgery is a complex procedure that we can complete at an efficient pace. The process of getting All-on-4® implants can be laid out in four steps:
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A detailed examination where we will look at your records, existing conditions, whether you have a denture, what your facial structure needs are, and any other factors that may come into play when placing your implants.
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Typically involves CT scans, which are 3D pictures, of the jawbone. The scans include the positions of the replacement teeth, while also giving us critical information about where the bone sinuses and nerves are located for the implants.
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Involves creating a computer simulation of the implants, which we digitally position into the jawbone at the appropriate location to give you the most support from your replacement teeth. We can adjust the implants as need be and fabricate your new set of teeth for your needs.
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Finally, the most important step is the oral surgery. During surgery, we will provide you with anesthesia and then place the implants directly into your jawbone to secure your new set of teeth in place.