Dental

TMJ Arthroscopy: A Look Inside the Joint

TMJ Arthroscopy is a multipurpose procedure to diagnose and treat different types of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. It is particularly valuable when the clinical diagnosis remains unclear or when...

TMJ Arthroscopy: A Look Inside the Joint

TMJ Arthroscopy is a multipurpose procedure to diagnose and treat different types of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. It is particularly valuable when the clinical...

Vestibuloplasty: Procedure and Purpose

Vestibuloplasty is an oral surgical procedure to improve (deepen) the oral vestibule. The procedure is mostly done to ensure an adequate amount of soft...

Gingivoplasty: What to Expect from the Procedure

Also known as gum contouring or gingival sculpting, gingivoplasty is a surgical procedure to alter the shape and contour of your gums. Your gums...

Sinus Lift Surgery: What It Is and Why You May Need It

Sinus Lift Surgery, Sinus Augmentation, or sinus graft is an invasive procedure to add bone in the maxilla by lifting the overlying sinus. Dentists...

Tori Removal: Quick Guide to Safe and Effective Treatment

Tori (singular torus) are innocuous and painless growths (projections) in the mouth. A torus is a type of bone spur, i.e., exostosis. When present...

Periodontal Surgery: Benefits, Procedure, and Recovery

Periodontal Surgery or Gum Surgery refers to surgical procedures of the gums (gingiva) and periodontium (structures that surround the tooth, including bone and soft...