Why 3D CBCT Technology Matters for Dental Implants
If you’re missing teeth and ready to fill those gaps with dental implants—today’s superior teeth replacement option—you may be wondering where to go. What makes one practice more trusted and reliable than another? The secret to beautiful, natural-looking implant teeth is in the technology used to plan and place them. We at Flushing Oral Surgery […]
5 Reasons We Use Piezosurgery
The mere mention of jaw surgery often evokes feelings of fear and anxiety in many patients, and this causes some of us to completely avoid necessary treatments altogether. If this applies to you, we want to do all we can to assure you that we can treat our patients comfortably and safely, alleviating dental issues […]
Socket Preservation
Preserving Your Jaw Bone after Extraction Removal of teeth is sometimes necessary because of pain, infection, bone loss, or due to a fracture in the tooth. The bone that holds the tooth in place (the socket) is often damaged by disease and/or infection, resulting in a deformity of the jaw after the tooth is extracted. In addition, […]
Nerve Repositioning
Lower Jaw Dental Implants The inferior alveolar nerve, which gives feeling to the lower lip and chin, may need to be moved in order to make room for the placement of dental implants in the lower jaw. A nerve repositioning procedure is limited to the lower jaw and may be indicated when teeth are missing in the […]
Ridge Augmentation
What is a ridge augmentation? A ridge augmentation is a common dental procedure often performed following a tooth extraction. This procedure helps recreate the natural contour of the gums and jaw that may have been lost due to bone loss from a tooth extraction, or for another reason. The alveolar ridge of the jaw is the bone that […]
About Bone Grafting
What is Bone Grafting? Over a period of time, the jaw bone associated with missing teeth atrophies and is reabsorbed. This often leaves a condition in which there is poor quality and quantity of bone suitable for the placement of dental implants. In these situations, most patients are not candidates for the placement of dental […]
Jawbone Loss and Deterioration
Jawbone Specialist & Oral Surgeon in FLushing NY The following are the most common causes for jawbone deterioration and loss that may require a bone grafting procedure: Tooth Extractions When an adult tooth is removed and not replaced, jawbone deterioration may occur. Natural teeth are embedded in the jawbone and stimulate the jawbone through activities such as chewing and biting. When teeth […]
Jaw Bone Health
What happens if you have Jawbone Loss? When one or more teeth are missing it can lead to bone loss at the site of the gap. This loss of jaw bone can develop into additional problems, both with your appearance and your overall health. You may experience pain, problems with your remaining teeth, altered facial appearance, and […]
Impacted Wisdom Teeth Removal
How Common are Impacted Wisdom Teeth? 9 Out of 10 Did you know that 9/10 patients have at least one impacted wisdom tooth? In fact, it’s the number one reason that we remove them! 32 Teeth, 28 Spaces Our jaws have space for 28 teeth. That is enough room to accommodate the first and second, […]
Wisdom Teeth Removal Process
Consultation and Preparation During your initial consultation, we will take x-rays and use specialized imaging tools to get a clear picture of the positioning of your wisdom teeth. Making Your Experience Great We are committed to making your experience a great one! Thanks to rapidly advancing technology, new medicines, sterilization and infection control options, Dr. Li and Dr. Fan are […]