Common Oral Surgery Procedures

By Pasadena Dental Implants Peter G. Cooper, DDS

July 16, 2018

Tags: oral surgery

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If you need oral surgery, it’s nothing to be afraid of. Oral surgery has become state-of-the-art, using high-tech tools and techniques to maintain the health of your smile. There are many reasons why you might need oral surgery. Dr. Peter Cooper at Pasadena Dental Implants in Pasadena, California wants to share some of the most common oral surgery procedures.

Whether you are a teen, adult, or a senior, you may need tooth removal. Thanks to modern oral surgery techniques and dental sedation, tooth extraction is quick and comfortable. Tooth extraction may be necessary if:

You are a teenager undergoing orthodontic treatment and don’t have enough space for teeth
You are a teenager, adult, or senior with severe decay that can’t be restored
You are an adult or senior with loose teeth from losing bone due to periodontal disease

You may also need wisdom teeth removed. Many people don’t have room for wisdom teeth, or the teeth come in sideways and are not a functional part of your bite. They also may remain embedded in bone and not erupt at all, a condition known as impaction.

Another common oral surgery procedure is the placement of dental implants. The procedure begins with a dental implant screw placed in your jaw, which will function as the “root” of your missing tooth. The implant area heals and then the screw is capped with a beautiful implant crown. Dental implants are the tooth replacement solution that is closest to having natural teeth.

Oral surgery procedures are also commonly performed on soft tissue. Some of the reasons you may need oral surgery of cheek, gum, tongue and other oral soft tissues include:

A biopsy if you have abnormal tissue from tobacco use or other causes
Gum grafting to cover up exposed tooth roots and prevent tooth sensitivity
Cosmetic gum surgery to remove excess gum tissue or to recontour gum tissue to give you a more harmonious smile

This is just a small sample of the many common oral surgery procedures that can restore the health and beauty of your smile. For more information about oral surgery, call Dr. Peter Cooper at Pasadena Dental Implants in Pasadena, California today!

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