The Washington Institute provides Oral surgery in Washington, DC

The Washington Institute for Mouth, Face, and Jaw Surgery has been devoted to providing the highest quality oral surgery care for patients in Washington, D.C. Directed by Dr. Steven A. Guttenberg, board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon, the Institute also provides professional education for doctors and students who come from around the world to train and observe.

Dental Implants Washington DC

Dental implants are used to replace lost or missing teeth. The high success rate of implants placed by Dr. Guttenberg is continually scrutinized by him. Among the many factors evaluated are the following:

* The number of implants placed and how long they have been in the jaws

* The average period of follow-up

* The gender of the patient

* The location of the implant (upper or lower jaw)

* The length and width of the implant

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Wisdom Teeth Removal in Washington, DC

The average adult has 32 teeth by age eighteen: sixteen teeth on the top and sixteen teeth on the bottom. Each tooth in the mouth has a specific name and function. The teeth in the front of the mouth (incisors, canine and bicuspid teeth) are ideal for grasping and biting food into smaller pieces while the back teeth, or molar teeth, are used to grind food up into a consistency suitable for swallowing.

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