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...
Glossectomy: Understanding the Procedure and Recovery
Glossectomy refers to the surgical removal (–ectomy) of part or all of the tongue (gloss). It is most commonly performed to treat malignant tumors,...
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...
Ridge Augmentation: What It Is and Why You Might Need It
Alveolar ridge augmentation, or ridge augmentation, is a dental procedure done to recontour the jaw and gums to achieve a more natural shape. Tooth...
