All Smiles For Teeth-In-An-Hour™

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Who doesn’t want a perfect set of teeth? Having good teeth does not only help people eat and speak well, but it also gives them confidence.

Traditional dental implants are not set in just a single appointment. Some patients have to wait for months before they can get the set of teeth they have always wanted. First, their fitness to undergo such a procedure has to be studied. Jawbone condition and other physical factors are inspected. Others who do not meet the necessary conditions just give up and settle with the set of teeth that they have.

For people who are looking for a faster way to get pearly whites, Teeth-in-an-hour is an option. With this procedure, patients can now have fully functioning teeth in just a single appointment. The surgery takes an hour, but the preparation phase can take as much as two to four weeks.

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Teeth-in-an-hour™ features radiographic techniques and computer technology that will enable a precise positioning of the implants. With detailed 3D imaging, dentists can assess bone structures accurately and create prosthesis before the dental implant surgery. Healing time is relatively shorter. The procedure can be used for single, multiple, and all teeth replacement.

Patients who wish to undergo Teeth-in-an-hour™ must have a good jawbone with sufficient bone quality and quantity for prosthesis support.

Learn more about oral and maxillofacial surgeries by visiting this Dr. John Pasqual, DMD blog.

Preparing For a Successful Dental Implant Procedure

Dental implants are common enough and they have helped many patients regain their oral health and confidence. These days, implants are preferred alternatives to bridges and dentures in addressing loss of teeth.

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Dental implants involve minor surgery, and patients must undergo comprehensive pre-surgery examinations such as dental x-rays and CT scans. These forms of imaging will give the surgeon a guide in preparing for the actual procedure.

In pre-surgery preparations, patients must be open to their maxillofacial surgeon or periodontist about existing medical conditions, including medications. This also allows them to estimate the length of time needed for their own recovery and other steps needed for the surgery to be successful.

Antibiotics might be required beforehand for those with heart conditions or orthopedic implants to prevent infection. Depending on the case, a surgery might be done multiple times in order to allow proper healing. Patients must commit to caring for their teeth and implants after the surgery so they can enjoy the benefits of good oral health.

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As a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon, John Pasqual, DMD, PA, manages a wide variety of problems of the mouth and facial regions. He is an expert in techniques designed to rebuild bone structure with minimal surgical intervention and optimal patient comfort. He also diagnoses and treats facial pain and facial injuries, among others. Visit this page for more information about his practice.

Life Of a Tooth: Stages Of Teeth Development

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The formation and development of teeth are complex processes that begin by the third week after conception, when the mouth starts to form. Until about the age of 25, a person’s teeth are in the development stage, until the third set of molars, the wisdom teeth, has erupted.

There are two kinds of teeth, namely primary and permanent. Tooth eruption occurs at different stages of human development.

Tooth development starts inside the womb. Tooth buds of primary or “baby” teeth start to form at around eight weeks after conception. As early as two months after birth, these baby teeth can already become visible.

At two and a half years, the full set of 20 primary teeth will have developed. Children respond to tooth eruption differently but majority experience disturbed sleep, feeding irritability, and swollen tender gums. This period is called “teething” and it is often characterized by drooling or dribbling.

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Between the ages of 11 and 12 years, the last primary tooth is shed and permanent tooth starts to develop. Primary teeth start to wobble at around age six and over roughly seven years, 20 primary or “baby” teeth will be replaced by 28 permanent teeth. Both primary and permanent teeth follow the same process of eruption. Typically, teeth erupt in the following order: central incisor, lateral incisor, first molar, canine, and second molar.

The last teeth to appear are the third set of molars in the very back of our mouths or “wisdom teeth.” This set of teeth begins to erupt between the ages of 17 and 25 years. When wisdom tooth is misaligned, it must be removed through dental surgery to prevent pain and infection.

Dr. John Pasqual is a notable oral and maxillofacial surgeon specializing in oral-facial surgery and dental implants. Visit this website for more information about Dr. Pasqual’s practice.