Dental Clinic of Marshfield’s surgical specialists have many years of education and hands-on training to provide treatment for a wide range of conditions.
Conditions and Treatments
IMPLANTS
Dental implants are long-term replacements for missing teeth that your oral and maxillofacial surgeon surgically places in the jawbone. Composed of titanium metal that fuses with the jawbone through a process called osseointegration, dental implants never slip and never decay. Because dental implants fuse with the jawbone, bone loss is generally not a problem. Check out our Restorative Dentistry page for more information on implants.
Wisdom teeth
Wisdom teeth are the last set of teeth to develop. Sometimes they emerge from the gum line, and the jaw is large enough to allow room for them, but more often than not, they fail to emerge and become impacted. When a wisdom tooth is impacted, it may need to be removed. Impacted wisdom teeth that are partially or fully erupted tend to be quite difficult to clean and are susceptible to tooth decay, recurring infections and even gum disease. The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons strongly recommends that wisdom teeth be removed by the time the patient is a young adult in order to prevent future problems and to ensure optimal healing.
Oral cancer
It is recommend that everyone perform an oral cancer self-exam each month. If you notice white or red patches, an abnormal lump, chronic sore throat or hoarseness or difficulty chewing or swallowing, you should contact the Dental Clinic of Marshfield’s surgical specialist. They will remove a section of tissue to perform a biopsy and accurately diagnose the problem.
Outpatient Anesthesia
Dental Clinic of Marshfield’s surgical specialists have the ability to provide patients with safe, effective outpatient anesthesia including local anesthesia, nitrous oxide, and IV sedation.
