- Dental ExaminationThe board certification process requires the oral and maxillofacial surgeon to undergo a series of requirements and examinations in order to acquire board certification status. The first requirement is submission of cases covering a broad area of surgical expertise. The second hurdle is an intensive written examination, and the third level is a lengthy oral examination. The status of “board certified” is evidence that the oral surgeon has met the highest requirements of competence within the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery.
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- CrownsA dental implant designed to replace a single tooth is composed of three parts: the titanium implant that fuses with the jawbone; the abutment, which fits over the portion of the implant that protrudes from the gum line; and the crown, which is created by a prosthodontist or restorative dentist and fitted onto the abutment for a natural appearance.
- BridgesMany people who are missing a single tooth opt for a fixed bridge; but a bridge may require the cutting down of healthy, adjacent teeth that may or may not need to be restored in the future. Then there is the additional cost of possibly having to replace the bridge once, twice or more over the course of a lifetime. Similarly, a removable partial denture may contribute to the loss of adjacent teeth. Studies show that within five to seven years there is a failure rate of up to 30% in teeth located next to a fixed bridge or removable partial denture.
- Root Canal TreatmentStatistics show that 69% of adults ages 35 to 44 have lost at least one permanent tooth to an accident, gum disease, a failed root canal or tooth decay. Furthermore, by age 74, 26% of adults have lost all of their permanent teeth.
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- DenturesTwenty years ago, these patients would have had no alternative but to employ a fixed bridge or removable denture to restore their ability to eat, speak clearly and smile. Fixed bridges and removable dentures, however, are not the perfect solution and often bring with them a number of other problems. Removable dentures may slip or cause embarrassing clicking sounds while eating or speaking. Of even greater concern, fixed bridges often affect adjacent healthy teeth, and removable dentures may lead to bone loss in the area where the tooth or teeth are missing. Recurrent decay, periodontal (gum) disease and other factors often doom fixed bridgework to early failure. For these reasons, fixed bridges and removable dentures usually need to be replaced every seven to 15 years.
- Dental ImplantsAfter more than 20 years of service, the vast majority of dental implants first placed by oral and maxillofacial surgeons in the United States continue to still function at peak performance. More importantly, the recipients of those early dental implants are still satisfied they made the right choice. If properly cared for, dental implants can last a lifetime.
- Oral SurgeryIf you believe you’ve been wrongly billed, you may contact Crystal Lake Oral Surgery at 815-459-5600. You may also visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises/consumers or call 800-985-3059 for more information about your rights under federal law.
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- Maxillofacial SurgeryWe are Crystal Lake Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. Our website is https://crystallakeoralsurgery.com. Our website is provided for information and educational purposes only. Use of this site does not establish a doctor/patient relationship, and does not provide users with diagnosis or treatment. We do not guarantee or warrantee any information contained on this website, and none of the information is intended to offer specific medical, dental or surgical advice.
- Tooth ExtractionsHow Does Dry Socket Occur? Dry socket (alveolar osteitis) can happen after having a tooth extracted. Ideally, a blood clot forms at the site of the extraction. If the clot does not form, or gets dislodged, the bone and nerves are exposed, causing pain. What Should It Look Like After Tooth Extraction? If you look in your mouth where the tooth was removed, you should see a dark colored scab. That is the blood clot that forms after the tooth is taken out. If the site appears white, it may be that... read more
- Bone GraftingOur Doctors perform biopsies and extractions, such as wisdom teeth removal, and they utilize dental implants to replace missing teeth or to stabilize dentures. Other procedures include bone grafting, correcting cleft lip and palate, TMJ disorders, and orthognathic (jaw) surgery. They can diagnose skin cancer, perform mole removal, and also offer facial rejuvenation procedures Botox® and Juvéderm®.
- General DentistryDr. Richard was born and raised in Dearborn, Michigan. He attended the University of Michigan-Dearborn as an undergraduate and graduated from The University of Michigan School of Dentistry. Upon graduation from dental school, he served three years as a dental officer in the U.S. Navy. Dr. Richard completed a one year general practice residency at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton. Over the next two years he practiced general dentistry at various naval stations including Pt Mugu Naval Air Weapons Station in Oxnard, California and Roosevelt Roads Naval Base in Puerto Rico.