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Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

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Oral & Maxillofacial is the diagnosis and treatment of various head and neck conditions and injuries with primary emphasis in wisdom tooth extractions and TMJ (Tempro-Mandibular Joint Dysfunction).

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At Ryoo Dental, Dr. Ryoo treats a wide variety of conditions:

    TMJ & Facial Pain
    Dental Implants
    Tooth Extractions & Impacted Teeth
    Wisdom Teeth
    Oral Cancers , Tumors, Cysts, & Biopsies
    Sleep Apnea

Bone Grafting at Ryoo Dental

Bone grafting is often closely associated with dental restorations such as bridgework and dental implants. In the majority of cases, the success of a restoration procedure can hinge on the height, depth, and width of the jawbone at the implant site.

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    Periodontal Disease – Periodontal disease can affect and permanently damage the jaw bone that supports the teeth. Affected areas progressively worsen until the teeth become unstable.
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    Tooth Extraction – Studies have shown that patients who have experienced a tooth extraction subsequently lose 40-60% of the bone surrounding the extraction site during the following three years. Loss of bone results in what is called a “bone defect”.
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    Injuries and Infections – Dental injuries and other physical injuries resulting from a blow to the jaw can cause the bone to recede. Infections can also cause the jaw bone to recede in a similar way.

Sleep apnea is a potentially life-threatening sleep disorder characterized by repeated pauses in breathing during sleep. The term sleep apnea is derived from the Greek etymology meaning “without breath”. Breathing pauses can last anywhere from several seconds to minutes, and happen as often as 30 times or more per hour. Ongoing disrupted breathing causes an imbalance between the carbon dioxide and oxygen levels in the bloodstream, as not enough carbon dioxide is exiting and not enough oxygen is entering the body.

Improving Sleep at Ryoo Dental

Initially, Dr. Ryoo will want to conduct tests in order to investigate, diagnose, and pinpoint a suitable treatment. Dr. Ryoo can offer many different treatment options which depend largely on the exact diagnosis and the health of the patient.
Sleeping masks were traditionally used to keep the patient’s airways open while they slept, but nowadays there are some less intrusive options. Dental devices that gently tease the lower jaw forward are very effective in preventing the tongue from blocking the main air passage.

Oral Surgery at Ryoo Dental

The three most common oral surgery procedures are tooth extractions, dental implants and corrective jaw surgery.
At Ryoo Dental, Dr. Ryoo offers a personalized approach by examining your full medical history, anesthetic history and medications you are on to ensure the most effective, efficient approach to developing your treatment plan.

Wisdom Teeth Extractions

In most cases, inadequate space in the mouth does not allow the wisdom teeth to erupt properly and become fully functional. When this happens, the tooth can become impacted (stuck) in an undesirable or potentially harmful position. If left untreated, impacted wisdom teeth can contribute to infection, damage to other teeth, and possibly cysts or tumors.
There are several types, or degrees, of impaction based on the actual depth of the teeth within the jaw:
Soft Tissue Impaction: The upper portion of the tooth (the crown) has penetrated through the bone, but the gingiva (gum) is covering part or all of the tooth’s crown and has not positioned properly around the tooth. Because it is difficult to keep the area clean, food can become trapped below the gum and cause an infection and/or tooth decay, resulting in pain and swelling.
Partial Bony Impaction: The tooth has partially erupted, but a portion of the crown remains submerged below the gum and surrounding jawbone. Again, because it is difficult to keep the area clean, infections are common.
Complete Bony Impaction: The tooth is completely encased by jawbone. This will require more complex removal techniques.

TMJ (Tempro-mandibular Joint Dysfunction)

Tempro-Mandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome (TMJ) is a common condition affecting a wide variety of people. TMJ is characterized by severe headaches, jaw pain of varying degrees, grinding teeth, and intermittent ringing in the ears. The vast majority of TMJ sufferers are unaware that the root cause of these problems is something that a dentist can effectively treat.
The symptoms of TMJ are debilitating and can greatly interfere with everyday life. The comfort and general well-being of the patient is at the heart of the dental practice, so pain relief is the first consideration of the dentist. The dentist is able to test, diagnose, and devise an immediate plan to treat the underlying causes.
Once a firm diagnosis is attained, there are several ways in which relief can be provided. A specially molded bite guard can be created to stop teeth grinding during the night. A bite relationship analysis may be recommended by the dentist. The dentist can also provide advice on relaxation techniques that will lessen the effects of stress. As a last alternative, the dentist is also able to prescribe muscle relaxants.
A better option is to change the shape of the teeth and get rid of the bad bite completely, often called “occlusal adjustment”. This is especially useful because it alleviates TMJ symptoms and may improve the aesthetic appearance of the teeth as well. Occlusal Adjustment involves adjusting the relationship between how the upper teeth come together with the lower teeth. This may require new restorations and/or adjusting the natural teeth as well. It is not a painful procedure, and it is one the dentist has performed with great success numerous times.

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