Dental surgery is any of a number of medical procedures that involve artificially modifying dentition, in other words surgery of the teeth and jaw bones.Oral and maxillofacial surgery is surgery to treat many diseases, injuries and defects in the head, neck, face, jaws and the hard and soft tissues of the oral mouth) and maxillofacial (jaws and face) region. It is an internationally recognized surgical specialty
Regular tooth cleaning by a dental professional is recommended to remove tartar mineralized plaque) that may develop even with careful brushing and flossing, especially in areas of the mouth that are difficult to clean. Professional cleaning includes tooth scaling and tooth polishing, as well as debridement if too much tartar has accumulated. This involves the use of various instruments and/or devices to loosen and remove tartar from the teeth. Most dental hygienists recommend having the teeth professionally cleaned at least every six months.
More frequent cleaning and examination may be necessary during the treatment of many different dental/oral disorders or due to recent surgical procedures such as dental implants. Routine examination of the teeth by a dental professional is recommended at least every year. This may include yearly, select dental X-rays. See also dental plaque identification procedure and removal.
The superior design of Ankylos Implants offers the strongest foundation without the bone loss suffered from many other implant systems. Ankylos Implants have reduced the microgap present in other implant systems that allow for bacterial infiltration that results in bone loss over time. The result is healthy bone and gum support around the implant that gives them long-term stability and a beautifully natural appearance.