THE SAFETY OF OUTPATIENT ANESTHESIA IN ORAL MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS OFFICES
Outpatient anesthesia delivered by Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (OMFS’S) in the office continues to be an extremely safe procedure. (J Oral Maxillofac Surg 77:1602-1610, 2019) We see regular and...
View ArticleIS IT SAFE TO REMOVE TEETH IN TRANSPLANT PATIENTS WITHOUT ANTIBIOTICS?
This question is posed in an article in JOMS August 2019. (J Oral Maxillofac Surg 77:1557-1565, 2019) As long as patients understand the concerns and risks associated with treatment with or without...
View ArticleGARDNER SYNDROME, OSTEOMAS (EXOSTOSES) and COLORECTAL CANCER
In our practice we have never seen a case of Gardner Syndrome – at least any that we have been aware of (J Oral Maxillofac Surg 77:1617-1627, 2019) Gardner Syndrome is characterized by uncountable...
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WAGNER RECEIVES NOBEL BIOCARE AWARD
Nobel Biocare created the Diamond Partner Status to recognize an elite group of doctors – those who are the most skilled and experienced in the art of dental implants. Dr. Wagner has exhibited a...
View ArticleTEACHING THE NEXT GENERATION OF ORAL and MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
This blog entry is based on an article with the title “Standing on the Shoulders of Giants” (J Oral Maxillofac Surg 78: 12-17, 2020). The implication is that those who have gone before us are “giants”...
View ArticleREMOVAL OF IMPACTED SUPERNUMERARY TEETH USING A DYNAMIC SURGICAL NAVIGATION...
There are systems available for computer guided techniques to approach difficult-to-visualize structures such as dental implant sites, the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), and impacted teeth such as...
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3 Benefits of Dental Implants
Missing a tooth? Meet your new best friend—dental implants. Before choosing to opt for a dental implant, it’s important that you understand the in’s and out’s of these replacement teeth and how they...
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When Should You Consider Dental Implants?
Dental implants typically consist of three components: the post, the abutment, and the restoration. The post is a screw which is inserted into the bone. The abutment is attached to the post and the...
View ArticleTHE SAFETY OF OUTPATIENT ANESTHESIA IN ORAL MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS OFFICES
Outpatient anesthesia delivered by Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (OMFS’S) in the office continues to be an extremely safe procedure. (J Oral Maxillofac Surg 77:1602-1610, 2019) We see regular and...
View ArticleIS IT SAFE TO REMOVE TEETH IN TRANSPLANT PATIENTS WITHOUT ANTIBIOTICS?
This question is posed in an article in JOMS August 2019. (J Oral Maxillofac Surg 77:1557-1565, 2019) As long as patients understand the concerns and risks associated with treatment with or without...
View ArticleGARDNER SYNDROME, OSTEOMAS (EXOSTOSES) and COLORECTAL CANCER
In our practice we have never seen a case of Gardner Syndrome – at least any that we have been aware of (J Oral Maxillofac Surg 77:1617-1627, 2019) Gardner Syndrome is characterized by uncountable...
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WAGNER RECEIVES NOBEL BIOCARE AWARD
Nobel Biocare created the Diamond Partner Status to recognize an elite group of doctors – those who are the most skilled and experienced in the art of dental implants. Dr. Wagner has exhibited a...
View ArticleTEACHING THE NEXT GENERATION OF ORAL and MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
This blog entry is based on an article with the title “Standing on the Shoulders of Giants” (J Oral Maxillofac Surg 78: 12-17, 2020). The implication is that those who have gone before us are “giants”...
View ArticleREMOVAL OF IMPACTED SUPERNUMERARY TEETH USING A DYNAMIC SURGICAL NAVIGATION...
There are systems available for computer guided techniques to approach difficult-to-visualize structures such as dental implant sites, the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), and impacted teeth such as...
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Who is the best oral surgeon in Wisconsin
Who is the best oral surgeon in Wisconsin? Richard M. Wagner DDS. Who is the best oral and maxillofacial surgeon in Wisconsin? Richard M. Wagner DDS. Who is the best oral surgeon in the Milwaukee...
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IS YOUR FACE CROOKED?
I apologize up front if you are drawn to this blog to seek a solution to a crooked face. We do perform orthognathic surgery in our practice which can address this; however this blog is directed at an...
View ArticleIS BONE GRAFTING NEEDED AFTER THIRD MOLAR (WISDOM TOOTH) EXTRACTIONS?
First off, as I have blogged before, get wisdom teeth out at an early age – about 15 years old – and you avoid 99% of the problems that tend to occur including the problems talked about in this...
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DOES THE CONE BEAM SCAN (CONE BEAM COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY) CHANGE THE TREATMENT...
The main reasons why I recommend a cone beam scan (CBCT) for third molar extractions is when there is significant risk to the nerve in the lower jaw (inferior alveolar nerve) or when there are...
View ArticleCAN JAW SURGERY INCREASE THE RISK OF OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA (OSA)?
If you have a growth abnormality with your jaws such as a protrusive lower jaw, and you have breathing concerns, studies have shown that having the jaw surgery could increase your risk of obstructive...
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