Why Choose Chinook Dental Group?
Four Dental Specialties
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No Judgement Services
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Dr. Choo-Soon Kua, DDS, FRCDC
Certified Specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Dr. Kua is a Certified Specialist in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery born and raised in Calgary. He received his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Calgary in 2008. Dr. Kua obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery from The University of Western Ontario in 2012. Following completion of his doctorate, Dr. Kua practiced general dentistry in Calgary and Bowden Correctional Institution for two years before being accepted into and completing his specialty training in Oral & Maxillofacial
Surgery at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, New York. His residency consisted of rotations in anaesthesia, general surgery, otolaryngology, emergency medicine, internal medicine, and critical care medicine. He is trained in all aspects of IV sedation, complex dentoalveolar surgery, dental implants, bone grafting, oral and maxillofacial pathology, and non-surgical temporomandibular joint disorders.
Dr. Kua is excited to offer a broad range of oral and maxillofacial surgery services to Calgary and surrounding areas.
What services does an oral surgeon provide?
Oral surgery is a specialized field of dentistry that focuses on the diagnosis, management, and treatment of a wide range of oral conditions affecting the mouth, teeth, jaws, and face. It addresses complex issues that require advanced skill, knowledge, and experience beyond a general dentist.
To effectively handle oral surgery cases, you will need an oral surgeon. They are dentists with further education to attend to higher-level procedures such as complicated teeth extractions (wisdom tooth removal), dental implants, corrective jaw surgery, and dental bone grafts, among many others.
Discover more about oral surgery and how it can offer solutions to restore the function and aesthetics of your smile and facial features with our read below.
IV Sedation for Oral Surgery
At Chinook Dental, the comfort and well-being of our patients is our top concern. We understand that undergoing a procedure like wisdom teeth removal, dental implant placement, and complicated extractions can be daunting for a patient. That’s why IV Sedation is recommended over general anesthesia. Here are a few benefits.
- Faster Healing Time: IV sedation allows for faster recovery compared to general anesthesia.
- Less Medical Risks: IV sedation has fewer risks and adverse side effects than general anesthesia because you remain semi-conscious during the procedure.
- Targeted Treatment: IV sedation will relax you deeply, but you will maintain your ability to respond to the surgeon’s instructions if necessary.
- Convenient Treatment: You can receive IV sedation from the comfort of the dental chair, the need to transition between operating rooms.
Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) in Oral Surgery
At Chinook Dental, we are committed to using the most modern technology and dental techniques. Platelet-Rich-Fibrin (PRF) is one technique we are proud to offer our patients. Here’s why it matters.
- Increases Healing Time: PRF accelerates the healing process because it is rich in growth factors. This enhances the body’s ability to repair and regenerate tissue naturally.
- Enhanced Bone and Tissue Regeneration: PRF enhances the integration of grafts and implants with the body’s natural bone, providing a stronger and more stable result for the patient.
- Natural and Safe: PRF is services from your blood, making it a natural and minimally invasive treatment option with few risks of an adverse reaction.
- Reduced Post-Operative Pain: PRF supports the healing process by reducing discomfort and swelling. This leads to a more comfortable post-recovery process.
- Improved results: PRF helps with healing and improves the aesthetic and outcomes of your procedure.
What you need, when you need it
Not all tooth extractions are the same. Complex tooth extractions, such as those with curved tooth roots or teeth extractions that may involve the sinus, will require the help of an oral surgeon.
Most wisdom teeth, or third molars, tend to be impacted where some or all parts of the tooth remain embedded in the bone. Oral surgeons have the skill to remove wisdom teeth with minimal discomfort.
Oral surgeons play a crucial role in the placement of dental implants to replace missing teeth. This procedure requires meticulous planning to ensure the implant is properly embedded in the bone to support the prosthetic tooth adequately.
Oral surgeons are trained to manage facial injuries that lead to fractures, lacerations, and other serious conditions. They provide emergency care and reconstructive surgery to restore function and appearance.
Tissue samples are obtained by oral surgeons to analyze tissues for diagnosis and treatment of oral cysts, tumours, and lesions.
When should you see an oral surgeon?
Oral surgery is a vital component of dental care as it enhances appearance and improves daily life by addressing complex issues of the face and mouth.
Whether you need a simple tooth extraction or more advanced procedures our team at Chinook Dental are equipped to provide efficient and effective surgery with compassionate care.
