Diagnostic

• Dental Examination
  With an oral examination and x-rays of the mouth, Dr. Arne’ can evaluate the position of the wisdom teeth and predict if there are present or future potential problems. Studies have also shown that early evaluation and treatment results in a better outcome for the patient. Patients are generally first evaluated in the mid-teenage years by their dentist, orthodontist, or by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon.
• X-rays

Restorative

• Crowns
  Dental Implants are an excellent alternative to replacing missing teeth by restoring function, aesthetics and a beautiful smile. Dental Implants are made from titanium and serve a similar purpose to the roots of natural teeth. Many times, they are used to hold a denture in place to provide more stability. This can be a good choice for patients who have a missing tooth or multiple missing teeth. Since implants do not rely on adjacent teeth for support (like partials and bridges), implants are not only a more permanent solution, they also won’t damage surrounding teeth over time.  After insertion into the jawbone, the implant fuses to the bone and can then be used to support crowns, bridges, and dentures.
• Bridges

Prosthodontics

• Dentures
  Dental implants are widely regarded as the best treatment for missing teeth and loose dentures. They are designed to make dentures much more secure enabling you to smile, eat and talk confidently. They help you avoid the problem of slippage and discomfort of an ill-fitting denture. Dental Implants will not decay and are designed to potentially last a lifetime. Restoring your teeth with Dental Implants can also improve your overall health. Given that the success rate for Straumann and Zimmer Biome t implants is 98%, the 2% that do fail are guaranteed for the life of the patient. This warranty goes with the patient worldwide. The warranty offered by both Straumann and Zimmer Biomet are the standard in the dental implant industry.

Implants

• Dental Implants
  Because the long-term success of the implant is the goal, and in order for a dental implant to be a viable option, a bone graft may be necessary. Dr. Arné will listen to your goals as well as those of the restorative dentist and determine the most reliable way to proceed.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Oral Surgery
• Maxillofacial Surgery
  In 2002, Dr. Arné moved to Wilmington, NC and established his practice. In the early years of being in private practice he held an adjunct associate professor position in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at UNC-CH; he was appointed as a team doctor for the UNC-W Athletic department; and elected President of the Board of Directors for the Cape Fear Soccer Association. He also developed an interest in disaster and tactical medicine which led to his assisting the men and women of the US Armed Services. He was appointed to the editorial review board of the Journal of Special Operations Medicine and the International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons disaster relief team.
• Tooth Extractions
  Dr. Arné’s areas of expertise include Dental Implants, Bone Grafting, Wisdom Teeth Extractions, Exposure of Un-Erupted Teeth, and Pathology. Choose from our secure online patient referral form or a traditional PDF version of our patient referral form below.
• Bone Grafting
  Bone grafting is a surgical procedure that augments weak or deficient areas of bone in your jaws. Once the grafting is completed, usually after about 4-5 months, dental implants can be placed. This new bone has the ability to become integrated with your original bone. Bone grafts can be classified as autologous (bone harvested from the patient’s own body), allografts (human cadaveric bone usually obtained from a bone bank), a xenograft or bone obtained from another species (i.e. cow or bovine bone), or the bone may be made of synthetic or alloplastic materials. Each material has different benefits and is not suited for every patient or surgical situation. Each type of graft can be augmented with certain proteins (Bone Morphogenic Protein-BMP, Platelet Rich Plasma-PRP, or Platelet Rich Fibrin-PRF) to enhance the graft. These proteins are used to speed up the maturation of the graft or the surgical site. Dr. Arné will discuss the pros and cons of each type of graft at the time of your consultation and will assist you in making the decision that will give you the best outcome.

Orthodontics

• Braces
  Impacted wisdom teeth may contribute to crowding of your teeth. This is most noticeable with the front teeth, primarily the lower front teeth and is most commonly seen after a patient has had braces. There are a number of factors that cause teeth to crowd after braces or in early adulthood. Retained, impacted wisdom teeth may be a contributing factor. Unless you have an active problem when you see the oral surgeon, the reason for removal is primarily to prevent long-term damage to your teeth, gums and jaw bone.