Expose & Bond
Treat With Exposure & Bonding
Your canine teeth are vital for maintaining a healthy bite and ensuring proper alignment of your teeth. Serving as the first point of contact when you bite down, they guide the rest of your teeth into their correct positions. However, there are instances where canine teeth may become impacted, failing to properly erupt and fulfill their function in the mouth. Without intervention, impacted canine teeth can lead to challenges in eating, tooth decay, gum disease, and even misalignment of neighboring teeth.
Exposure and bonding is a common treatment for impacted canine teeth. With their extensive expertise, our team of renowned oral surgeons at Madison Oral Surgery & Dental Implants excel in addressing impacted canine teeth. We invite you to reach out to our office in Madison, WI to schedule a consultation with one of our skilled oral surgeons.
What Is an Impacted Tooth?
An impacted tooth occurs when a tooth fails to emerge or erupt from the gum line, remaining trapped within the jawbone. Among canine teeth, which occupy a prominent position in the mouth, they rank as the second most commonly impacted teeth, following wisdom teeth.
Numerous factors contribute to the impaction of canine teeth. These may include obstructions within the dental arch, overcrowding of teeth, or insufficient space in the mouth for natural eruption. Left untreated, impacted teeth can trigger a cascade of issues such as chewing difficulties, decay, gum problems, and even misalignment of adjacent teeth.
Causes of Impacted Canine Teeth
An impacted canine tooth is characterized by the failure of the adult canine tooth to properly emerge, becoming trapped within the jawbone. Various factors contribute to this condition:
- Obstruction by a baby tooth or abnormal growth: Occasionally, a baby tooth may not naturally shed, or an abnormal growth may hinder the eruption of the permanent canine tooth.
- Dental overcrowding: When the dental arch lacks adequate space for all teeth to align correctly, it can lead to the impaction of canine teeth.
- Insufficient room in the dental arch: In certain instances, the size and shape of the dental arch may not provide enough space for the canine teeth to erupt naturally.
Addressing an impacted canine tooth promptly enhances the likelihood of successful eruption and functionality. If left unattended, the tooth becomes more entrenched within the jawbone, rendering exposure and bonding ineffective as a treatment option. Extraction followed by dental implant placement becomes the only viable solution.
Exposure and Bonding Process
The exposure and bonding procedure is a surgical procedure that uncovers an impacted tooth. Initially, an incision is made in the gums to access the tooth, followed by attaching a bracket with a chain. This bracket is then linked to braces to guide the tooth into proper alignment over several months under the supervision of an orthodontist.
Collaboration between oral surgeons and orthodontists is pivotal in treating impacted canine teeth. It is imperative to visit your orthodontist within two weeks of exposure and bracketing to start the alignment process. This coordinated effort between specialists is indispensable for the successful eruption, function, and aesthetic appeal of impacted canines.
The Expose & Bond Procedure and Surgical Orthodontics
The expose and bond procedure offers several benefits in orthodontics. It provides a means to guide impacted teeth into their correct positions, aiding in the overall alignment of the dental arch and improving the patient's bite and aesthetics. By surgically exposing the impacted tooth and bonding an orthodontic bracket to it, orthodontists have better control over the tooth's movement, ensuring more precise and predictable results. This procedure helps prevent further complications associated with impacted teeth, such as damage to adjacent teeth, cyst formation, or gum disease, ultimately contributing to the long-term oral health of the patient.
Types of Anesthesia
To ensure your comfort, we offer several forms of anesthesia:
Patient Testimonials
Hear from our patients about their experiences with Surgical Orthodontic Treatment and other procedures.
"Hi, I'm Ava from Middleton. I came to Madison Oral Surgery and Dental Implants to have my wisdom teeth removed. When I first walked into this practice, I felt comfortable, everyone was really welcoming. The staff here are all super energetic. My doctor was super friendly and made me feel really comfortable, talked me through the process, and I felt really good. My procedure went super well, and I recovered really fast. I was eating normal the next day and my teeth felt fine. It feels really nice to be able to smile comfortably. My overall experience at this practice was super great. I highly recommend Madison Oral Surgery and Dental Implants."
"Hi, I'm Daniel from Madison, and I came to Madison Oral Surgery and Dental Implants to have an extraction and socket preservation. When I first walked into this practice, I just felt welcomed. The atmosphere was just so inviting. The staff was incredibly kind, caring. My doctors were always there helping me through every step of the process. They're some of the most caring, down-to-earth people that I've ever met. My procedure went incredibly well, and my recovery for the process. I just felt so incredibly comfortable. My overall experience has been wonderful at this practice. I highly recommend Madison Oral Surgery and Dental Implants."
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"Hi, I'm Kysa from Mount Horeb. I came to Madison Oral Surgery and Dental Implants to get my wisdom teeth removed. When I walked into this practice, I felt very welcomed. The staff was very friendly. My doctor was very calming, answered any questions I had before the procedure, and made me feel very at ease. My procedure went super well and it was a very quick recovery. My overall experience with this practice was wonderful and I would definitely come back. To all my friends and family in Middleton, Fitchburg, and Sun Prairie, I highly recommend Madison Oral Surgery and Dental Implants."
"Hi, I'm Josh from Middleton, and I came to Madison Oral Surgery and Dental Implants for an extraction and a dental implant. How I felt when I first walked into here was very welcomed. It's a professional setup, very clean, organized. Staff's been great, always very welcoming. My doctor was fantastic, utilizing the technology to explain what the next steps were. My procedure and recovery went well. I can eat and drink normally. The experience here has been first class from top to bottom. You can tell that they are the best in town. I highly recommend Madison Oral Surgery and Dental Implants."
"Hi, I'm Michael from Madison and I came to Madison Oral Surgery and Dental Implants for implants. When I first walked into this practice, I felt very comfortable. It's large, it's spacious. The people at the front counter were super nice and they greeted me warmly. I'll tell you about my doctor. He's very bright. He's very empathetic and I love the way he explains everything to me. Procedures all went very well. I feel so much more confident about my mouth, about my smile. You want to have a winning smile. Overall experience has just been tremendous. I highly recommend Madison Oral Surgery and Dental Implants."
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When you choose Madison Oral Surgery & Dental Implants, you’re not just choosing an excellent oral surgery practice. You’re choosing a premier oral surgery service that has provided unrivaled care to the Madison community for over 50 years. And with over 100 years of combined experience from our team of surgeons, you can be sure that choosing our practice will put a better smile on your face.