Do You Need a Sinus Lift?

October 17, 2014

Filed under: Oral Surgery — Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , — drbanda @ 8:44 pm

483261555A sinus lift, sometimes called a sinus augmentation, is an oral surgery during which bone is added to the upper jaw between the molars and pre-molars. This type of surgery has become common practice before dental implant procedures. If there is insufficient bone height in the upper jaw, or if there is not enough room between the sinuses and the jaw for the implants to be properly placed, sinus lift surgery may be needed. You made need a sinus lift if you have reabsorbed bone due to tooth loss, bone loss due to gum disease, or a maxillary sinus that’s too close to the upper jaw for implants to be placed. The shape and the size of the sinuses vary from person to person and can get larger as you age. For your dental implant consultation, make an appointment with Dr. Banda at Cranbrook Dental Care today. Cranbrook Dental Care proudly serves patients throughout Bloomfield Hills, Royal Oak, Clarkston, Troy, and Birmingham, MI.

Sinus Lift Procedure

For the sinus lift, the oral surgeon first cuts into the gum tissue above the back teeth. This tissue is then raised, exposing the jaw bone. A small, oval window is cut into the bone. The membrane lining the sinus on the other side of the window that separates your sinus from your jaw is gently pushed up and away from your jawbone. Bone-graft material is then packed into this empty space. Usually several millimeters of bone from your own body, from a cadaver or from a cow bone is added. Once the bone is in place, the tissue is stitched back together. The dental implants will be placed four to nine months later, allowing time for the grafted bone material to mesh with your jaw bone. The healing time depends on the amount of bone used.

Sinus Lift for Dental Implants in Bloomfield Hills, MI

As part of your consultation to get dental implants, the dentist will take oral x-rays to determine if a sinus lift procedure is needed. If you’re thinking about dental implants, get the process started today by making an appointment with Dr. Banda at Cranbrook Dental Care. Dr. Banda is an experienced and caring oral surgeon, proudly serving patients throughout Bloomfield Hills, Royal Oak, Clarkston, Troy, and Birmingham, MI and surrounding areas.

The Benefits to Dental Implants

September 17, 2014

Filed under: Implant Dentistry — Tags: , , , , , , , , , — drbanda @ 7:36 pm

177232118The wonderful thing about dental implants is that they are able to give you the smile you have always wanted. Dr. Banda prides himself in being able to transform the smiles and lives of his patients with dental implants. Though there are very obvious benefits to dental implants, there are more benefits than meets the eye!

One of the great benefits about dental implants is that they are able to offer you better oral health. When you have a smile that is not full, it puts you more at risk for gum disease, a misaligned bite, bone loss, tooth loss, TMJ, and other complications. Also, when you have teeth missing from your smile, it could cause the other teeth in your mouth to shift in order to make up for the extra space. This shift is due to the missing tooth root, as the roots are used to anchor our teeth in place. When that is missing, it puts other teeth in your smile at risk for deterioration.

Also, unlike dentures and partials, dental implants are a permanent option to replacing your teeth. There is no fear of slippage or dealing with adhesives or clasps, allowing you to fully enjoy your new smile with confidence. Dental implants are able to improve your facial aesthetic, being able to support your cheeks and lips, making you look more youthful.  There are many benefits to dental implants, and if you have teeth missing from your smile, we invite you to discover the benefits for yourself. Contact our office to schedule a consultation with Dr. Banda to find out how dental implants are able to help restore your self-confidence and overall wellbeing.

Schedule a consultation to discuss dental implants with Dr. Banda by calling our Bloomfield Hills practice. Our office serves patients throughout this area, including Troy, Birmingham, Clarkston, and the surrounding communities. For more about dental implants, visit our patient resource library.

What Is Soft Tissue Contouring?

July 3, 2014

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Some patients are nervous about smiling because of excess gum tissue that makes their teeth look stubby. Thankfully, there is a way for patients in this situation to change how their smile looks. The solution is a soft tissue contouring procedure.

With soft tissue contouring, Dr. Banda will help you improve your smile’s appearance by reshaping the contours of your gum line. By removing some of your mouth’s excess tissue, we can unveil more of what’s there, resulting in teeth that look fuller and more attractive.

Dr. Banda will complete your procedure in a single visit to his Bloomfield Hills dental office. And to make your visit more comfortable, we may offer one of our sedation options, which include oral conscious sedation and IV sedation.

If you have any questions before your appointment or on the day of your appointment, don’t hesitate to let us know. We are passionate about explaining care in a language our patients understand.

Do you want to learn more about soft tissue contouring? Schedule a consultation with us today. With this brief service, we can help you create a bold, beautiful smile you’ll love. Dr. Banda serves patients from Bloomfield Hills, Troy, Birmingham, Clarkston, Royal Oak, and other nearby areas in Detroit.

Bloomfield Hills Restorative Dentistry

April 3, 2014

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For many of us, there will come a time when your smile needs extra help. When that time comes, we hope you’ll choose Dr. Banda for your restorative dentistry needs. Dr. Banda brings years of experience and a sense of compassion to the care he provides to his patients from Bloomfield Hills and beyond.

Among the restorative dentistry services that Dr. Banda offers is dental implants. This great service can help patients who have lost one or more teeth restore what they’ve lost and enjoy both natural appearance and functionality. That’s because of how dental implants work.

Dental implants support crowns, bridges, partials and dentures, using titanium implant posts. These posts act like prosthetic roots. What’s more, because titanium is a biocompatible metal, your post(s) will fuse with the jaw over time and promote bone growth.

As effective as dental implants are, though, they aren’t right for every patient. Do you want to know if dental implants can help you? Schedule an appointment with Dr. Banda of Cranbrook Dental Care in Bloomfield Hills. During your visit, we can help you understand your options and choose a treatment that will work for you.

Call us today for an appointment. Dr. Banda offers restorative dentistry to patients from Bloomfield Hills, Royal Oak, Clarkston, Troy, and Birmingham.

Natural Functionality with Dental Implants

March 3, 2014

Filed under: Implant Dentistry — Tags: , , , , , , , — drbanda @ 7:15 pm

Do you know what the difference between traditional dentures and implant-supported dentures is? The answer is simple—natural functionality. Traditional restorative services do a good job of filling in the gaps in a patient’s smile, but they don’t do anything about a patient’s missing tooth roots.

Dental implants, on the other hand, do. They’re structured like natural teeth with a crown on top and a titanium implant underneath. The implant acts like a prosthetic root. Because titanium is a biocompatible metal, the post will eventually bond with the bone in your jaw to create a strong, natural foundation.

There are two phases to a dental implant procedure. In the first phase, one or more implant posts will be surgically placed in your jaw. Then, after your implant has had time to bond with your jaw, your new crown, bridge, partial denture, or full denture can be attached. The entire procedure can take a few months to complete, but the result is a smile that will look and function like a natural smile.

Find out if you’re a candidate for dental implants with a consultation at Cranbrook Dental Care. During your visit, Dr. Banda will assess your needs and recommend a personalized treatment plan. Call us today for an appointment. We serve patients from Bloomfield Hills, Royal Oak, Clarkston, Troy, and Birmingham.

 

Why Are Tooth Roots Important?

February 3, 2014

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When you have one or more missing teeth, speaking clearly and enjoying a broadly nutritious diet can be difficult. By replacing your missing teeth, you can speak clearer and enjoy more of the foods you used to eat.

But those aren’t the only two reasons you should replace your missing teeth. When you have missing teeth, you’re also missing the roots that anchored them to your jaw. Those roots served the important job of promoting bone growth. When one or more roots are missing, the jaw will lose bone tissue. Over time, if enough tissue is lost, you may lose any remaining teeth you have.

Dental implants can help prevent this. That’s because they come with a “prosthetic root” made of titanium, which is a biocompatible metal. These “roots” will bond with the tissue in your jaw over time and promote new bone growth. The result is not just a full smile, but a full smile with a firm, natural foundation.

Do you want to know if dental implants are right for you? Dr. Banda would be happy to consult with you. During your visit, he will perform a thorough oral exam to determine what your options are and then recommend a specific treatment plan.

Call us today for an appointment. We serve patients from Bloomfield Hills, Royal Oak, Clarkston, Troy, and Birmingham.

Comfortable Dental Care with Sedation Dentistry

January 3, 2014

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Many patients struggle with anxiety when it comes to dental care. At Cranbrook Dental Care, we don’t want patients to delay or put off care because of anxious feelings. That’s why we offer two popular forms of sedation dentistry. With oral conscious sedation and IV sedation, we can help you ease stressful feelings and get the important care you need.

Oral conscious sedation works using an anti-anxiety medication prescribed for you by Dr. Banda. Simply take the prescribed amount one hour before your procedure. As you wait for your appointment to begin, the medicine will begin to take effect. Many patients come close to dosing off, but you’ll still be able to respond to Dr. Banda’s questions or directions during your visit. Most patients don’t have any memory of their appointment afterwards.

Similarly, IV sedation can help you experience dental care in a way you never thought possible. But with this method, the sedative is delivered intravenously instead of with a pill. In both cases, you will need a friend or family member with you to drive you home afterwards.

Don’t put off important dental care any longer. Call Cranbrook Dental Care to find out how sedation dentistry can help you. We serve patients from Bloomfield Hills, Royal Oak, Clarkston, Troy, and Birmingham.

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