Luxation
Sometimes, a molar is trapped beneath the gums from bone or tissue and has a minimal chance of erupting on its own. Often, this trapped molar is set at a forward angle next to the tooth in front of it. This is a common occurrence to the second molars in the lower jaw.
Exposure with luxation is a common procedure to help the trapped molar erupt into its proper place. During this procedure, the molar is exposed through the gums and gently placed on a better eruption path. Many times, a wisdom tooth is stuck behind the tooth and will be removed at the same time.
Exposure and luxation provide the trapped molar with the greatest opportunity to erupt into the mouth properly. A tooth that is more vertical to begin with provides the best chance for success from the exposure and luxation procedure.
Patient Testimonials
Hear from our patients about their experiences with Luxation and other procedures.
"Hi, my name is Aiden and I’m from Roseville. I came to Placer Oral & Dental Implant Surgery to get an expose and bond. When I first came into this practice, everyone in here made me feel special. The staff here are very friendly and always are looking [out] for your well-being, and you always feel like you’re in the best hands here. Dr. Martin is very, very friendly and just a good all-around person, and it was very nice getting my surgery done by him. The procedure went very well and the recovery went also very well. Once my braces come off, I’m going to eat all the popcorn I can at a Dodgers game. I give this place five stars and two thumbs up. "
"Hi, my name is Allen, and I’m from Citrus Heights. I came to Placer Oral & Dental Implant Surgery to get implants. When I first came here, I felt very comfortable. The place looks very nice, clean, very professional. Everybody here was nice, warm, friendly. Dr. Martin sat me down, when I first came in, explained step-by-step all the different options, made some recommendations, which—I have teeth now. I trust Dr. Martin and I would recommend him to anybody."
"Hi, I'm Amanda from Antelope. I brought my daughter in to see Dr. Martin for some extractions. Dr. Martin and his staff were very warm and welcoming. They made us feel very comfortable and took great care of Vaida. The procedure was very quick. Our overall experience with the practice was great. I would recommend Plaster Oral and Dental Implant Surgery to anybody."
"My name's Austin, I'm from Cool, California, and I got my wisdom teeth removed. When you first walk in, the staff is very friendly, welcoming, and very personable. Dr. Martin is very thorough with the description of what's going to happen, and he's very calming. Makes you feel welcome. It's like you're walking into a home here. The procedure went great—definitely better than I expected. The recovery was painless and overall, very easy. It was very smooth process with very little discomfort. I had a great experience here, and I would definitely recommend Dr. Martin to everybody."
"Hi, I'm Brady and I'm from El Dorado Hills. I came here for an extraction. When I first came to this practice, they were very kind and they were showing me around so I knew where to go. My doctor, he helped me a lot on my tooth. And my recovery, it turned out good. I feel great now. My quality of life is excellent. Having a healthy smile is important. My overall experience was very good. I would highly recommend this practice."
"Hi, my name is Brandan, I'm from Roseville, and I came to Placer Oral & Dental Implant Surgery to get my wisdom tooth removed. When I first walked into Placer Oral & Dental Implant Surgery, I felt the hospitality and I felt very welcome. Everyone here was helpful, and they were working hard and had my best interest at heart. Dr. Martin—he's really chill. He made me feel very comfortable, and I knew I was working with the best. It was a very successful surgery and my recovery went very well. I had a fantastic experience here. I highly recommend Placer Oral & Dental Implant Surgery."
" Hi, my name is Brent and I’m from Rocklin. I came to Placer Oral & Dental Implant Surgery for an extraction, bone graft, and an implant. When I first came here, I felt a very positive vibe from the office. They were very heartwarming and friendly. They were very personal in their service. They answered any questions I may have had about the procedures. Dr. Martin was a true professional. He was always very thorough with explaining things and taking whatever time he needed to make me feel comfortable. The procedures that I had done in the office, they were both successful and the recovery time was short and I am feeling more confident in my smile and I highly recommend Placer Oral & Dental Implant Surgery."
"Hi, I'm Bri from Sacramento, and I came to this practice to get my wisdom teeth removed. When I first walked into this practice, I felt that the environment was very professional and very friendly. The staff were very welcoming. Dr. Martin is very kind and very down to earth; he's someone you can see as a friend. My wisdom teeth procedure went really well. Now I'm a lot happier, and I feel better. To all my friends in Granite Bay, Orangeville, and Analopee, I would highly recommend Placer Oral & Dental Implant Surgery. They're the best. I love this office."
"Hi, I'm Brooklyn from El Dorado Hills, and I came to Placer Oral and Dental Implant Surgery for a tooth extraction. When I walked into this practice, everybody was really friendly and loving to me. The staff was really nice. Dr. Martin is the best. He’s so nice, he's so loving, so professional. My procedure went really well and after my tooth was gone, I felt so much better. My overall experience with this practice went really well. I would highly recommend Placer Oral and Dental Implant Surgery."
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Dr. Daniel Martin offers a wide range of oral and maxillofacial surgery procedures and will work with you to design a personalized treatment plan. You can schedule your appointment, learn more about our practice, or prepare for your first visit using the buttons below. We look forward to meeting you!