Wisdom Teeth
Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to develop in the jaw. When they align properly, and gum tissue is healthy, wisdom teeth do not have to be removed. Unfortunately, this does not generally happen. The extraction of wisdom teeth is necessary when they are prevented from properly erupting within the mouth. They may grow sideways, partially emerge from the gum, and even remain trapped beneath the gum and bone. Impacted teeth can take many positions in the bone as they attempt to find a pathway that will allow them to erupt successfully. Unsuccessful eruption of wisdom teeth results in pain, difficulty in opening your mouth, or infection.

Dental Implants
A dental implant is a man made artificial tooth root. The implant is placed into your jaw then a tooth is placed on the implant by your dentist.

Often there may be insufficient bone or missing gum, which could prevent placement of a dental implant. Dr. Logue is formally trained to reconstruct bone and gum tissue to allow dental implant placement. Teeth are lost for many reasons, such as gum disease, cavities or accidents. When a tooth is lost, the bone that surrounds the tooth root deteriorates. That’s why missing teeth can compromise your eating habits, facial appearance, or speech period. Dental implants replace missing tooth roots, helping to preserve the bone in the jaw and original shape of the face. Dental implants form a stable foundation for replacement teeth that look, feel and function like your natural teeth.

Bone Grafting
Over a period of time, the jawbone associated with missing teeth 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 unless bone grafting is done. Call Dr. Logue to schedule a consultation visit to see if you are a candidate for bone grafting.