Clackamas Implant & Oral Surgery Center has a new home!
We outgrew our old office and are excited to welcome you to our new location! The new office is located at 11211 SE Sunnyside Road – just a quick, 5-minute drive from our old location.
Our new facility was custom-built with the safety and comfort of our patients in mind. The entire office benefits from a state-of-the-art air filtration system that exceeds medical safety standards. We feature private consultation areas, expanded surgical suites that include advanced imaging, and an improved layout designed for optimum workflow and efficiency.
Dental Blog
Dr. Brett Sullivan is offering this educational blog as a resource to the community. We hope that our blog will cover subjects that you may be interested in.
Posted on 2/22/2021 by Clackamas Oral Surgery Office
A sinus lift involves moving the sinus membranes so bone grafts can be applied to help rebuild lost bone mass to the upper jawbone. This is typically performed for those patients needing dental implants placed but lack the appropriate amount of supportive bone structure. For patients in need of an artificial tooth solution, dental implants are an excellent option. This can not only replace lost teeth but also restore lost jaw functionality and make it easier for them to eat and chew. Unfortunately, there are certain prerequisites for dental implants and sufficient jawbone material is one of them. Sinus Lift Impact The good news that even with limited bone mass, patients can still get dental implants. The bad news is it requires a surgical procedure. The procedure is known as a bone graft. If the limited bone mass occurs between the upper jaw and the sinus cavity, the sinus lift will provide enough space for a successful bone graft. When patients have a sinus lift, their entire... Read more...
What is a Crossbite and How Do We Fix it?
Posted on 2/8/2021 by Clackamas Oral Surgery Office
Orthodontics is a section of dentistry which focuses on keeping the correct jaw motion. They use various appliances to correct misaligned teeth and jaws. While some patients might think getting teeth straightened is vain, there is a dental health basis for it. When teeth come in crooked or become misaligned over time, it can change the biting motion that can lead to bad erosion and put unnatural pressure on the temporomandibular joint or the TMJ. With additional pressure on the TMJ it can lead to issues with the bite motion and improper wear. Incorrect Bites There are many different bite patterns which are incorrect and can damage the TMJ and erode the teeth more quickly than usual. The most common cause of misaligned bite patterns is genetic. There are other causes too which include chewing on fingernails, thumb sucking and chewing on pen caps. Other things can contribute to poor bite patterns too such as malnutrition which weakens the jawbone and subsequent gum tissue. One... Read more...
Why We Use Cone Beam Technology When Performing Dental Implants
Posted on 1/25/2021 by Clackamas Oral Surgery Office
Cone beam technology makes placing implants easier and more convenient. The following information elaborates on this innovative 3D imaging technology. What Is Cone Beam Technology? The use of cone beam technology or cone beam 3D imaging is a recent development in the dental field. This type of technology allows an OMS practitioner to review 3D detailed images of the teeth, bones, and soft tissues. The x-ray beam used for the device forms a cone shape, thus the reason for the name. Compare this device to the traditional CT scan, which features x-ray beams that form a fan shape. The advanced cone beam scanning equipment takes almost 600 bits of info about the mouth and uses a specialized software to assemble the data into 3D views. This greatly helps us determine how much bone is available to support implants and place them during surgery. How Is the Technology Used? Besides implant placement, the use of cone beam technology can be used for planning extractions of the wisdom... Read more...
