Tooth Extractions

Dr. Bianca Stefanescu has extensive training in oral and dento-alveolar surgical procedures, gained during a three-year residency in dento-alveolar surgery at the “Prof. Dr. Dan Theodorescu” Clinical Hospital of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Bucharest. She has the expertise needed for complex extractions, including wisdom teeth. Extractions can be indicated for several reasons, most commonly cavities, periodontal disease, and dental fractures.

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Wisdom tooth extraction

Problems involving wisdom teeth can be caused by the size of the jaw and/or how crowded the teeth are. “Impacted” molars are prevented from fully erupting by adjacent teeth or surrounding bone, which can cause repeated infections, cysts, periodontal pockets, and damage to neighboring teeth. Warning signs include pain and swelling, crowding and misalignment, and gum inflammation. Post-operative care is reviewed thoroughly; keep the extraction sites as clean as possible, rinsing gently with mouthwash or applying chlorhexidine gel, and avoid smoking.

Impacted teeth

The canine normally erupts on the arch between ages 11 and 13. Sometimes one or both canines develop in the wrong position — most often remaining in the palatal vault, behind the front teeth — if there is not enough space or the baby teeth were lost too early.

Why is surgical-orthodontic treatment needed?

If a canine is in the wrong place, surgical treatment may be needed as part of ongoing orthodontic care, to help the tooth erupt. Left alone, the tooth will not erupt normally and may damage the roots of the front teeth, push them out of position, or encourage a cyst to form around the canine crown.

How does the orthodontist move the tooth into place?

A small bracket is bonded to the tooth, and a chain is attached to it, which the orthodontist uses to draw the tooth into the correct position. The chain is usually well secured but delicate, so it is important to be careful when eating in the first few weeks after surgery.

The Dental Implant

The modern, permanent solution for replacing missing teeth. Here is what an implant is, whether it is safe, and how the whole process works.

The Biopsy

A simple procedure under local anesthesia, in which a small piece of tissue is examined under the microscope to reach a clear diagnosis.

Gum Recession

Teeth looking longer or becoming sensitive? It may be gum recession. Soft-tissue grafting can restore the gum and protect exposed roots.

Aesthetic and Functional Crown Lengthening

A procedure that adjusts the gum and bone around a tooth for a harmonious smile, or to prepare a tooth for a restoration.

Piezoelectric Surgery

A non-traumatic way to cut bone with ultrasound: more precise, safer, and with faster healing than conventional methods.

Digital Dentistry

Digital scanning and real-time fabrication replace physical impressions: faster, more precise, and more comfortable for the patient.

Laser Dentistry

Advanced care for periodontal and soft-tissue health: a gentler, more precise approach with faster recovery.

Orthodontics and Periodontal Disease — Can You Wear Braces?

Have periodontal disease and thinking about braces? The answer is yes — as long as the disease is stabilized and closely monitored.

How Diabetes Affects Your Gums

Diabetes and gum disease influence each other. Here is the two-way link and how to protect your gums.