What is Oral Pathology?

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In addition to maintaining your attractive smile, dental professionals are also concerned about protecting your oral health. Oral pathology is a dental specialty that is essential to the latter effort. Oral pathology, which focuses on the diagnosis of oral diseases and the processes that cause them, can help our DFW oral surgeon to develop an effective treatment plan for your condition.  Just as in any other tissue found in the body, cellular anomalies can be found in the gums, tongue and other soft tissues of the mouth. After an oral surgeon has removed such abnormal cells, oral pathology helps to determine whether the cells are malignant or benign. The process begins when your oral surgeon removes a suspicious piece of tissue for further examination. White or red patches in the mouth, a slow-healing sore, or a lump or thickening all may be cause for concern. Your oral surgeon will remove…

Am I a Candidate for All-on-4 Dental Implants?

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With all of the benefits they offer, dental implants appeal to many patients in need of replacements for an entire arch of missing teeth. Unlike dentures, dental implants don’t slip out of place and they have a minimal impact on a patient’s diet. Bone loss can be a major concern for edentulous, or toothless, patients considering dental implants. It can be difficult for your oral surgeon to successfully place dental implants if there is not enough bone material to support the osseointegration process essential to their success. A special technique known as All-on-4 can help Dallas patients qualify as candidates for dental implants even if they have already lost a significant amount of bone. The All-on-4 technique plans dental implant placement based on typical patterns of the jawbone atrophy that takes place when teeth have been lost or extracted. When the roots of those teeth are no longer present to…