Oral Surgery
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Oral and maxillofacial surgery is performed to correct a wide spectrum of diseases, injuries and defects in the head, neck, face, jaws and the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region.
What does it mean to be board certified?
Board certification means your physician is dedicated to providing exceptional
patient care through a rigorous, voluntary commitment to lifelong learning
through board certification by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial
Surgery. In addition to completing education, residency and state licensure,
your surgeon is committed to continuing education to stay current with
the latest advances in medical science and technology.
Conditions We Treat
- Impacted teeth
- Benign cyst or malignant tumor
- Cleft lip and palate
- Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders
Commonly Performed Procedures
- Tooth extractions
- Bone grafting or preprosthetic surgery
- Removal of benign cyst or malignant tumor
- Reconstructive surgery after treatment for head and neck cancer
- Dysgnathia (incorrect bite) reconstruction
- Dental implants and maxillofacial implants for attaching craniofacial prostheses and bone-anchored hearing aids