Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Consultation Africa

Usually done under general anesthesiaFirst tooth R23762nd tooth: R18423rd tooth: R9514th tooth : R951

An oral and maxillofacial surgeon removes teethand prepares jaws for denture construction by specialized surgical techniquessuch bone grafts and implants which aid in stabilizing artificial replacementteeth and dentures. In addition, the oral and maxillofacial surgeon cares fortrauma patients with facial fractures, facial lacerations, and other injuries. InPrime dental Clinic we perform Minor oral surgeries (teeth extraction, extraction of impacted teeth, cysts and other intra bony lesion), endo- surgery, perio-surgery& implantology. 

Gingivitis is inflammationof the gums.” It is a mild form of gum disease that can usually be reversedwith daily brushing and flossing, and regular cleaning by a dentist or dentalhygienist. In gingivitis, the gums become red, swollen and can bleed easily. Thisform of gum disease does not include any loss of bone and tissue that holdteeth in place. When gingivitisis not treated, it can advance to “periodontitis” (which means “inflammationaround the tooth”). In periodontitis, gums pull away from the teeth and formspaces (called “pockets”) that become infected. The body’s immune system fightsthe bacteria as the plaque spreads and grows below the gum line. Bacterialtoxins and the body’s natural response to infection start to break down thebone and connective tissue that hold teeth in place. If not treated, the bones,gums, and tissue that support the teeth are destroyed. The teeth may eventuallybecome loose and have to be removed. The main goal of treatment is to control the infection. Typesof treatment will vary, depending on the extent of the gum disease. In Prime Dental Clinic , we provide a wide scale of Gum treatmentthat includes simple scaling & root planning, gengivectomy andperio-surgeries.  

Dental Radiographs are commonly called Dental x-rays. Dentists use radiographs for many reasons: to find hidden dental structures, malignant or benign masses, bone loss, and cavities.  A radiographic image is formed by a controlled burst of X-ray radiation which penetrates oral structures at different levels, depending on varying anatomical densities,before striking the film or sensor. Teeth appear lighter because less radiation penetrates them to reach the film.   Infections and other changes in the bone density appear darker because X rays readily penetrate these less dense Structures.  Dental restorations (fillings, crowns) may appear lighter or darker, depending on the density of the material.