The History of Dental Implants
Dental implants (artificial tooth roots permanently embedded in the jawbone with a false tooth attached) have an interesting history. Wood, copper, iron, gold, jade, platinum,
December 19, 2018
Dental implants (artificial tooth roots permanently embedded in the jawbone with a false tooth attached) have an interesting history. Wood, copper, iron, gold, jade, platinum,
So you’ve been told you need a tooth extraction. Your tooth is damaged or decayed, your mouth is too crowded, or you have an infection.
Dental implants (artificial tooth roots permanently embedded in the jawbone with a false tooth attached) are an excellent solution to a number of oral health
When your jaws do not line up properly, you may not like the way you look. It can be hard to smile, eat, swallow, or
Gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss and tooth replacement in adults. While the causes of this infection are many –hormonal changes, illnesses,
Bone grafting, or the transplanting of bone tissue, is a fairly common procedure in our practice. Our oral surgeon, Dr. Puckett, is very experienced in
At Wilmington Oral Surgery, we have used 3D cone-beam computer tomography (CT) since the early 2000s. This technology is extremely useful in certain dental evaluations,
Some people have congenitally missing teeth; they were born without one or more permanent tooth under the gums. Others’ teeth came in, but left large
At Wilmington Oral Surgery, we use Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) to optimize healing time following oral surgery. Made from your own blood, PRF is comprised of concentrated
In recent years, more dentists and oral surgeons have been suggesting dental implants for their patients. This is an option offered instead of bridges and
The Wilmington Oral Surgery team has been solving dental challenges with implants for over a decade. Hundreds of satisfied patients have gotten a new lease
A local hero and an anchor of the community in western New York, Jim Kelly has the support of his city as he continues his
Providing oral, maxillofacial and dental implant services with compassionate excellence.
