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Joel S. Teig, DMD, FABOMS

U.S.
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returns 11/13/2009
Expertise

I am a board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon and I am available to answer questions related to tooth extractions, implant insertion, facial recontruction, facial and oral tumor removal, TMJ dysfunction and various successful treatments, including surgery if all else fails, and occlusal discrepancy requiring orthognathic or jaw surgery.

Experience in the area

Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon practicine for over 20 years. Assistant Clincal Professor and State University School of Dentistry.

Organizations

American Dental Association, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

Education/Credentials

BA
DMD

Awards and Honors

National Honor Society (OKU), Philadelphia County Dental Society, Mosby Book Award, Oral Surgery Honors, Summa Cum Laude

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

Oral and maxillofacial surgery is a profession that is a bridge between medicine and dentistry. It frequently addresses foundations for many diseases that strike humans. Oral manifestations and reactions are often one of the first signs of a medical disease.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

Oral and maxillofacial surgery is a profession that is a bridge between medicine and dentistry. It frequently addresses foundations for many diseases that strike humans. Oral manifestations and reactions are often one of the first signs of a medical disease.

Average Ratings

  • Knowledgeability 9.94
  • Clarity of Response 9.91
  • Timeliness 9.96
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Number of Questions (in Past 24 Hours) 0
  • Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour Period) 5
  • Total Questions (since joining AllExperts) 4591
  • Volunteer Since 2005-10-17
  • Prestige Points 59344

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Recent Answers from Joel S. Teig, DMD, FABOMS

2009-11-06 open embrasure:

Bob - It is obvious that whoever did the implant did not restore the normal anatomy in the area. You have evidence of a severe bone recession from normal height, as seen on tooth #8, where you had the

2009-11-06 oral surgery:

Yelena - Infected teeth when removed bleed easily. If there is bleeding after the extractions, the bleeding can go internally and that can produce the swelling and discoloration you describe. The best

2009-11-06 Wisdom Tooth:

Thomas - Leaving a portion of the root is an accident waiting to happen. The root has nerve tissue included which is susceptible to oral bacteria in saliva. You need to see an oral and maxillofacial

2009-11-05 Extraction or try apicoectomy:

Amy - I am not at all comfortable with you having an apicoectomy with the 9mm pocket. That is an accident waiting to happen. The deep pocket and the surgical exposure of the tip of the root, doing the

2009-11-05 post extraction:

Allie - Leaving an extraction socket open is not unusual or bad, as long as the gum tissue was not cut. Those sockets can attract bacteria and food debris. The best way to keep them clean is to simply

 

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