Get The Smile You Always Wanted

Matthew Saxon DDS, MS

Board Certified Specialist in Periodontal and Dental
Implant Surgery

Route 66 Dental Implants
4545 S. Harvard Ave
Tulsa, OK 74135

About

Matthew K. Saxon

Education and training:
Dr. Saxon graduated from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and a minor in chemistry. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry. After completion of his dental training, Dr. Saxon completed his specialty training in Periodontics, and earned a Masters Degree in Oral Biology at Texas A&M University College of Dentistry. He is certified to provide IV conscious sedation by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners and is trained in advanced cardiac life support.

Board Certification:
Dr. Saxon is a Board Certified Periodontist with the American Board of Periodontology.

Professional contributions:
Dr. Saxon’s awards and honors include being the Champion of the John F. Prichard Graduate Research Competition for his research on novel bone grafting techniques, and he has contributed to published research in international journals. Additionally, he earned the UMKC School of Dentistry Award for Excellence in Prosthodontics and Periodontics while in dental school.

Professional memberships:
Dr. Saxon holds memberships in the American Academy of Periodontology, The Southwest Society of Periodontists, Texas Dental Association, The American Dental Association, The Dallas County Dental Society and the Academy of Osseointegration.

Dr. Saxon enjoys playing soccer, exercising, and spending time with his wife, Cameron.

What is Periodontitis?
(Gum Disease)

Periodontal disease is a low grade, chronic infection of the gum and bone tissue that surround teeth. It is primarily caused by plaque, a bacterial biofilm that develops on the teeth.
If left untreated, it can result in inflammation, bone loss, recession, endodontic infection (root canal), poor esthetics, sensitivity, abscesses, pain and tooth loss. Untreated periodontal disease also contributes to the severity of other systemic inflammatory diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Treatments for periodontitis include:

Soft Tissue Grafting
Bone grafting
Pocket Reduction
Surgery
Gingivectomy
Prophylaxis or Maintenance
Distal Wedge
Frenectomy

Periodontal Surgery
Systemic Antibiotic Therapy
Osseous Correction
Guided Tissue Regeneration
Extractions of Hopeless Teeth
Local Antibiotic Therapy

Services and Procedures

Extractions

Unfortunately, extractions may be indicated due to severe bone loss, decay, root fracture, impaction, or other acute conditions. Whether you require a single tooth extraction, multiple extractions, or removal of wisdom teeth, Dr. Saxon will ensure that you are well taken care of in a safe and comfortable setting.

Ridge Preservation

Following an extraction, the jaw bone undergoes a rapid process of resorption. Ridge preservation, or sometimes called “socket preservation”, is bone grafting at time of extraction to preserve the dimensions of the jaw bone for future use. Oftentimes, the bone graft is covered with a membrane to protect it while it’s healing. Ridge preservation vastly improves the predictability of future implants, provides support for dentures, and can improve esthetics.

Ridge Augmentation

Long term dental implant health and success relies heavily upon proper implant placement, and a healthy foundation of bone surrounding the implant. When a tooth (or teeth) have been missing for an extended period of time, a moderate amount of bone loss and jaw resorption can occur. Bone grafts can be performed to regrow lost bone to allow for ideal implant positioning. These grafts will typically take 6 months to heal before dental implants can be placed.

Sinus Lift

Oftentimes, the tips of your back teeth in the upper jaw reside very close to the maxillary sinus. When you are missing an upper back tooth, the sinus cavity falls closer to the tooth ridge and this may interfere with dental implant placement. A sinus lift procedure simply moves the sinus membrane up, which allows for bone graft placement to provide a solid foundation for a dental implant.

Dental Implants

Dental Implant therapy involves replacing one or multiple missing teeth. Implants are extremely versatile, highly successful, and can be used to support single crowns, fixed bridges, dentures and even full mouth fixed prostheses (all on 4).

Gum Grafting

Gum grafting is a procedure performed to augment the gum tissue around teeth. Gum grafting is recommended for the following reasons; a lack of attached gingiva (the tough, resistant gum tissue that should surround all of your teeth), tooth sensitivity, poor aesthetics, and recession that is getting worse with time. Gum recession can be caused by several factors: gum disease (periodontitis), trauma (brushing too hard), or the tooth position relative to the jaw bone (the further the tooth is positioned outwards, the greater the chance of recession).

Impacted Tooth Exposure

In the case of a canine which has failed to erupt naturally, procedures can be performed in conjunction with orthodontic treatment to move the tooth into its correct position.

Sedation Dentistry

Dr. Saxon is certified to administer Nitrous Oxide, Oral Conscious Sedation, and IV Conscious Sedation by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners and is trained in advanced cardiac life support. Sedation helps provide a comfortable setting for the nervous or apprehensive patient, and allows for the procedures to be performed while you are in a relaxed state. If you are scheduled for sedation, please see the pre and post op sedation instructions found under our information tab.