Precise Oral Surgery for Lasting Results
Dentist Grants Pass
Oral surgery plays a crucial role in addressing complex dental issues that affect both function and long-term health, particularly when it comes to impacted teeth, tooth exposure, and bone grafting. These procedures require precision, experience, and a patient-centered approach to ensure successful outcomes. Impacted teeth, often wisdom teeth or canines, may fail to erupt properly and can damage adjacent teeth or cause misalignment. In these cases, surgical intervention is necessary to either remove the tooth or expose it so it can be guided into its proper position. Bone grafting is another key surgical procedure that helps rebuild and strengthen the jawbone after bone loss, often in preparation for future restorative treatments like dental implants. Dr. Niklaus Spendlove provides oral surgery with meticulous attention to comfort and safety, using advanced imaging and modern techniques to deliver effective, minimally invasive care. Every treatment plan is carefully tailored to your unique anatomy and health goals, ensuring that your surgical experience is not only successful but also as smooth and supportive as possible. You can expect clear communication, compassionate care, and lasting results that protect your smile’s function and foundation.
Reported Outcomes for Impacted-Tooth Exposure and Bone Grafting
Successful Surgical Exposure of Impacted Maxillary Canines
96
Canine Exposures Not Requiring Repeat Surgery
96
Lowest Reported Rehabilitation Success After Ridge Reconstruction
93.4
Highest Reported Rehabilitation Success After Ridge Reconstruction
100
Implants Functioning After Titanium-Mesh Bone Augmentation
100
Bone-Graft Sites Without Titanium-Mesh Exposure
74
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| Oral Surgery Finding | Percentage | What the Data Shows |
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| Successful exposure of impacted maxillary canines | 96% | A Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery study reported successful surgical exposure and orthodontic alignment for 96% of impacted maxillary canines. |
| Canine exposures not requiring repeat surgery | 96% | Because 4% of the impacted canines required another exposure procedure, 96% did not require repeat surgery. |
| Lowest reported rehabilitation success after ridge reconstruction | 93.4% | A systematic review of alveolar ridge reconstruction reported rehabilitation success rates beginning at 93.4%. |
| Highest reported rehabilitation success after ridge reconstruction | 100% | The upper end of the rehabilitation success range reported in the systematic review was 100%. |
| Implants functioning after titanium-mesh bone augmentation | 100% | In a separate study, all implants placed after the evaluated bone-augmentation procedures were functioning during follow-up. |
| Bone-graft sites without titanium-mesh exposure | 74% | Titanium-mesh exposure occurred at 26% of the evaluated graft sites, meaning 74% did not experience that complication. |
Sources: Lwin CTTJW, Cooney M, Goh M, Tham D, Nowak S. “Factors Associated With Successful Surgical Exposure of Impacted Maxillary Canines.” Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 2024;82(1):93-101. Trento GS, Carvalho PHA, Macedo DV, Gabrielli MAC, Monnazzi MS, Pereira-Filho VA. “Titanium Mesh Associated With rhBMP-2 in Alveolar Ridge Reconstruction.” International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 2019;48(4):546-553. Her S, Kang T, Fien MJ. “Titanium Mesh as an Alternative to a Membrane for Ridge Augmentation.” Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 2012;70(4):803-810.
What Grants Pass Patients Should Know About Oral Surgery
Spendlove Dental provides focused oral surgery services
Available procedures include care for impacted teeth, surgical tooth exposure, and bone grafting.
Impacted teeth require individual evaluation
The position of the tooth, surrounding roots, available space, symptoms, and effects on neighboring structures help determine the appropriate treatment.
Tooth exposure may support orthodontic treatment
An impacted tooth may be surgically uncovered so an orthodontic attachment can be placed and the tooth can be guided into position.
Bone grafting rebuilds areas of bone loss
Grafting may be recommended after tooth loss or when additional bone is needed for a future restorative or implant treatment plan.
Healing must be evaluated before additional treatment
After the surgical area heals, it will be evaluated to determine whether an exposed tooth is responding as intended or a grafted area is ready for future implant treatment.
Postoperative instructions affect recovery
Patients should follow directions concerning food, oral hygiene, medication, physical activity, and protection of the surgical area.
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Dentist Grants Pass
“Before recommending oral surgery, I evaluate the patient’s anatomy, dental health, bone condition, symptoms, and long-term treatment needs. My goal is to perform the appropriate procedure carefully, explain what to expect, and provide clear instructions that support healing.”
Dr. Niklaus Spendlove
Questions Grants Pass Dental Patients Ask
What oral surgery services does Spendlove Dental provide?
Spendlove Dental provides evaluation and treatment for impacted teeth, surgical tooth exposure, and bone grafting. Dr. Spendlove determines whether these procedures are appropriate after examining the patient.
What is an impacted tooth?
An impacted tooth is unable to erupt fully into its expected position. Impaction may result from limited space, the tooth’s angle, nearby teeth, bone, or another anatomical obstruction.
What happens during surgical tooth exposure?
Dr. Spendlove uncovers part of the impacted tooth so it can be accessed. When the procedure is coordinated with orthodontic treatment, an attachment may be placed so the tooth can be guided gradually into position.
Why might a patient need bone grafting?
Bone grafting may be recommended to rebuild an area affected by tooth loss, bone loss, trauma, or another condition. It may also prepare a site for a future restorative or implant treatment plan.
How is a grafted area evaluated for dental implant placement?
After the area heals, Dr. Spendlove evaluates the available bone volume, gum condition, anatomy, and restorative plan to determine whether implant placement is appropriate.
What symptoms should be reported after oral surgery?
A patient should contact the office for severe or increasing pain, uncontrolled bleeding, worsening swelling, fever, drainage, opening of the surgical site, or another unexpected change.
