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Surgical tooth removals are the most common type of surgical procedure performed in America. Whether you need a tooth removed or treatment for another oral condition, Davide Romeo, DDS, MS, PhD, offers oral surgery procedures at Milano Dental Studio in the Murray Hill neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City, New York. To schedule an evaluation of your oral health, book online or call the friendly staff today.
Oral Surgery Q & A
What is oral surgery?
Oral surgery includes several surgical procedures that involve your gums, teeth, jaw, or other oral structures. Oral surgery can be a scheduled, elective procedure or performed in an emergency situation.
Your oral surgeon provides oral surgeries in the Milano Dental Studio office with local anesthesia and sedation options to ensure you’re comfortable during the procedure.
When do I need oral surgery?
You may need oral surgery if you experience any of the following:
- Severely cracked or broken teeth
- Missing teeth
- Gum disease
- Tooth decay
- Impacted teeth
- Loss of bone in your jaw
- Oral cancer
Your oral surgeon performs a thorough examination, discusses your medical history, and informs you of any risks involved with surgery before proceeding.
What are the types of oral surgery?
Oral surgery can last 30 minutes up to a few hours, depending on the procedure.
Tooth extraction
You might need a tooth extraction if you have extensive tooth decay, severe gum disease, trauma to your teeth, or if you’d like to remove your wisdom teeth. Your provider may encourage tooth extraction to prepare for dentures or another prosthetic.
Wisdom teeth removal can prevent your teeth from becoming impacted and other issues, such as overcrowding your mouth, sore gums, and infections in your gum tissue.
Dental bone graft
A healthy tooth signals your brain to send nutrients to that area of your jaw. If you’ve lost a tooth and plan to receive a dental implant, you may need a dental bone graft to restore volume and density to the weakened bone near your missing tooth.
You may also need a bone graft during gum disease surgery if you have bone decay from the disease.
Dental implants
Dental implants are reliable options if you’re missing teeth and don’t want dentures. During dental implant surgery, your oral surgeon places a titanium implant into your jaw. Once your jaw heals, you return to have the restoration attached to the implant.
Periodontal surgery
During periodontal (gum disease) surgery, your provider makes an incision along your gumline, pulls the tissue away from your teeth, and cleans your teeth roots. Your gums are then repositioned and secured into place.
Sinus augmentation
Sinus augmentation raises your sinus floor, allowing new bone to form and create space for a dental implant.
If you’d like to book an oral surgery appointment, use the online scheduler or call Milano Dental Studio today.