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<p>TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorders are a family of problems related to your complex jaw joint. If you have had symptoms like pain or a clicking sound, you'll be glad to know that these problems are more easily diagnosed and treated than they were in the past. <br>
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Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to erupt within the mouth. When they align properly, and gum tissue is healthy, wisdom teeth do not have to be removed. The extraction of wisdom teeth is necessary when they are prevented from properly erupting within the mouth. Impacted teeth can take many positions in the bone as they attempt to find a pathway that will allow them to erupt successfully.
<p>Orthognathic surgery is needed when jaws don't meet correctly and/or teeth don't seem to fit with jaws. </p>
<p>The doctors at Suffolk Oral Surgery Associates are trained in Oral and Maxillofacial procedures and on staff at your local hospital. We provide emergency room coverage for facial injuries including: Facial lacerations, Intra oral lacerations, Avulsed (knocked out) teeth, Fractured facial bones (cheek, nose, or eye socket), Fractured jaws (upper and lower jaw)<br>
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<p>Dental implants are designed to provide a foundation for replacement teeth which look, feel, and function like natural teeth. The person who has lost teeth regains the ability to eat virtually anything and can smile with confidence, knowing that teeth appear natural and that facial contours will be preserved.<br>
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<p>The jawbone associated with missing teeth can over time atrophies or is reabsorbed. This often leaves a condition in which there is poor quality and quantity of bone suitable for placement of dental implants. In these situations, most patients are not candidates for placement of dental implants. We now have the ability to grow bone where needed. This not only gives us the opportunity to place implants of proper length and width, it also gives us a chance to restore functionality and esthetic appearance. The bone graft procedures are referred to as sinus lift, ridge-augmentation and nerve-repositioning procedures.<br>
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<p>The inside of the mouth is normally lined with a special type of skin (mucosa) that is smooth and coral pink in color. Any alteration in this appearance could be a warning sign for a pathological process. The most serious of these is oral cancer. These changes can be detected on the lips, cheeks, palate, and gum tissue around the teeth, tongue, face, and/or neck.</p>
<p><a href="intro.html">Introduction</a> <a href="pro_wisdom.html">Wisdom teeth</a> <a href="pro_tmj.html">TMJ Disorders</a> <a href="pro_ortho.html">Orthognathic Surgery</a> <a href="pro_oral.html">Oral Pathology</a> </p>
<p><a href="pro_implants.html">Dental_Implants </a> <a href="pro_facial.html">Facial Trauma</a> <a href="pro_bone.html">Bone Grafting</a> </p>
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