Implants for Orthodontic Anchorage
Implants for orthodontic anchorage are tiny titanium posts that are used in areas of your mouth where braces or other devices cannot be used.
These posts are placed into the jaw under local anesthesia. The bone then bonds with the titanium post and creates a strong foundation for the movement of your teeth. This treatment modality provides a true stationary anchorage and allowing your orthodontist to proceed more rapidly with highly predictable results.
Mason Periodontics provides personalized dental care to patients from the Northern Michigan area.
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Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is a bacterial infection that destroys the attachment fibers and supporting bone that hold the teeth in place.
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Dental implants are replacement teeth that look and feel just like your own.
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Gum recession is the process of the margin of gum tissue losing attachment around the tooth. The gum tissue pulls away or shrinks down the length of the tooth root(s).
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Symptoms like tooth pain, swelling and other discomfort often signal an oral health problem, and potentially the need for tooth extractions.
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Like natural teeth, implants require sufficient bone quality and quantity for support and longevity.
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A common periodontal procedure, crown lengthening removes gum and/or bone tissue to allow for a more esthetic smile or restoration of a tooth.
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A frenectomy procedure is a simple procedure that will increase the range of motion of the lips, maintain a gap closure between two teeth after orthodontics, or relieve a “pull” on the gums near a tooth with gum recession.
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A canine exposure is indicated in situations when your tooth has not fully erupted properly. In these cases, your orthodontist will refer you to have the gum tissue overlying your tooth removed.
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A biopsy involves removing a small section within the area of concern when the area is anesthetized. We also remove a small section of normal tissue adjacent to the site for comparison.
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Dental sedation is a service that can be implemented into treatment when a patient suffers from dental anxiety or dental phobia.
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Bruxism is an oral parafunctional habit that frequently occurs in most people at some point in their lives.
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Peri-implant diseases are inflammatory conditions affecting the soft and hard gum tissues around dental implants.
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Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) technology has become the standard of care in many offices when it comes to dental imaging.
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Dental sedation is a service that can be implemented into treatment when a patient suffers from dental anxiety or dental phobia.
Please contact our office if you have any questions, (231) 932-4223.
—Charlene L.