Diagnostic

• Dental Examination
  With an oral examination and x-rays of the mouth, Drs. Velangi, Sorensen, Carroll, Grousd, Nguyen, Taylor and Becker can evaluate the position of the wisdom teeth and predict if there are present or future potential problems. Studies have shown that early evaluation and treatment result in a superior 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

• Fillings
• Crowns
  Your tooth is more prone to fracture immediately after endodontic treatment. You should chew on the other side until your restorative dentist has placed a core build-up and a protective restoration, usually a crown. If your tooth’s strength is seriously compromised, Drs. Hymovitch, Lally, Ahmed, Sather, Colorado, Gano, Elseed, Sadykov and Salazar or your restorative dentist may place a post and core build-up inside the tooth. Your restorative dentist and endodontist will determine the appropriate restoration to best protect your tooth.
• Bridges

Endodontics

• Root Canal Treatment
  In order to preserve a tooth in which this has occurred, it is necessary to remove the diseased pulp tissue. This procedure is known as endodontic therapy. Since endodontic therapy is concerned with removing only the pulp from the root canal, the root will continue to function normally because the supporting tissues remain intact. It is advisable to remove the injured pulp because it may become infected or act as an irritant to the tissues surrounding the tooth.
• Apicoectomy
  Generally, a root canal is all that is needed to save teeth with injured pulp from extraction. Occasionally, this non-surgical procedure will not be sufficient to heal the tooth and Drs. Hymovitch, Lally, Ahmed, Sather, Colorado, Gano, Elseed, Sadykov and Salazar will recommend surgery. Endodontic surgery can be used to locate fractures or hidden canals that do not appear on x-rays but still manifest pain in the tooth. Damaged root surfaces or the surrounding bone may also be treated with this procedure. The most common surgery used to save damaged teeth is an apicoectomy or root-end resection.

Prosthodontics

• Dentures
  Partial dentures, flippers, or full dentures, should not be used immediately after surgery for at least 10 days, as discussed in the pre-operative consultation.

Implants

• Dental Implants
  Who would want their appearance and health to deteriorate? That’s the natural consequence of missing teeth – the jaw literally melts away. Generally, people will lose 25% of their supporting jawbone structure within the first year after tooth loss. Dental implants are more easily placed when teeth are first extracted because bone replacement becomes more complex as time passes. The great news? Implants act just like your natural teeth. They safeguard and preserve your bone structure, oral health and appearance. Your dentist and the implant surgeon will provide you with options so that you can make the most informed decision concerning tooth replacement.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Oral Surgery
  We continually strive to be on the forefront of endodontic and oral surgery technology, making us leaders in our industry. Our reputation will continue to be built upon putting our patients first, every step of the way.
• Jaw Surgery
  Favorite Part of the Job: From performing extractions to full mouth rehabilitation & orthognathic surgery, my broad training allows me to treat complex issues in the head and neck region. Evidence drive & constantly looking for ways to improve patient care, comfort & trust are my top priorities. I find it rewarding when anxious patients report pleasant experiences through treatment.
• Maxillofacial Surgery
  The University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, DMD Banner University Medical Center Phoenix, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency
• Tooth Extractions
  After tooth extraction, it’s important for a blood clot to form to stop the bleeding and begin the healing process. Bite on a gauze pad for 30-45 minutes immediately after the appointment. If the bleeding or oozing still persists, place another gauze pad and bite firmly for another 30 minutes. You may have to do this several times to staunch the flow of blood.
• Ridge Augmentation
  A ridge augmentation procedure is typically performed in Drs. Velangi, Sorensen, Carroll, Grousd, Nguyen, Taylor and Becker‘s office under local anesthesia. Some patients may also request sedative medication.
• Bone Grafting
  Both allogenic and xenogenic bone grafting have an advantage of not requiring a second procedure to harvest your own bone, as with autografts. However, because these options lack autograft’s bone-forming properties, bone regeneration may take longer than with autografts, and have a less predictable outcome.