Oral Surgery in South Jordan, UT

Dental implants are a contemporary method of tooth replacement and is a preferred choice for patients with missing teeth. Your oral surgeon will insert a small, medical-grade titanium post directly into the jaw bone, which acts as a replacement root or anchor for the replacement tooth. Another small abutment attaches to the top of the implant, which provides a sturdy anchor for the replacement crown. This replacement will not corrode and has the look and function of a natural tooth. Implants can be used to replace one or more teeth without affecting bordering teeth, support a bridge and eliminate the need for a partial denture, and provide support for a denture, making it more secure and comfortable. Those in need of a brand new smile may be candidates for the All-on-4^® treatment concept, a remarkable procedure that uses dental implants to secure a fixed denture.

Oral surgeons are the only dental professionals qualified to administer all forms of anesthesia, including general anesthesia. General dentists can perform simple tooth extraction, but when a patient requires complex surgery or anesthesia, they refer patients to an oral surgery practice like Utah Surgical Arts. Our experts perform a variety of oral surgery procedures, including orthognathic surgery, bone grafting, treatment for sleep apnea and facial trauma, tooth extraction, and much more.

During residency training, oral surgeons learn to diagnose and treat conditions of the head, neck, face, mouth, and jaws. This includes both bones and soft tissues, and many oral surgery offices use 3D scanning to ensure the accuracy of their diagnoses and create predictable results. Many oral surgeons have hospital privileges to use surgical suites and equipment, and are on call to provide care for emergency facial trauma cases. To further their expertise, most of our surgeons have also earned a medical degree after completing dental school.