The Oral and maxillofacial surgeons at Surgical Arts of Inland Empire are specialists within the dental profession. They have extensive training and education in treatment of conditions, defects, injuries, and aesthetic aspects of the mouth, teeth, jaws, and face. If you have pain or a problem in these areas, we may be able to help.
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons can:
- Diagnose and treat facial pain
- Perform dental implant surgery to replace one or more missing teeth
- Perform reconstructive surgery after head and neck trauma, or facial injuries
- Treat dysfunction and/or aesthetic defects of the jaw
- Manage diseases of the teeth and surrounding tissues
- Perform facial cosmetic surgery to improve appearance or reduce signs of aging
- Improve the function and appearance of patients with sleep apnea, or congenital defects like cleft lip and cleft palate.
Bone grafting
Bone grafting is often associated with dental restoration procedures such as dental implants. If the jawbone has sustained significant damage, bone grafting can be used to create a solid base for dental implants.
Dental Implants
Dental implants are designed to help you regain lost form and function by providing a strong foundation for replacement teeth. Patients with dental implants can smile with confidence.
Oral Pathology and Lesions
The oral cavity is one of the most dynamic regions of the body, making it more vulnerable to benign or malignant disease. Oral pathology involves the diagnosis and treatment of serious dental and facial diseases.
Orthognathic Surgery
Orthognathic surgery, also known as corrective jaw surgery, is performed to correct a wide range of skeletal and dental irregularities. Cosmetic improvements may be noticeable following orthognathic surgery, but it is primarily elected to correct functional problems of the jaw.
Soft Tissue Grafting
Chronic periodontal disease, poor dental hygiene, teeth grinding and overaggressive brushing may all contribute to gum recession. Soft tissue grafting is used to create or augment gum tissue that has retracted from the teeth.
Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea is a disorder characterized by patterns of paused breathing during sleep. These pauses can last a few seconds or a few minutes, and may occur throughout the night. If you have sleep apnea, proper treatment is essential to your long-term health.
TMJ Disorder
TMJ disorders are related to your complex jaw joint. If you have had symptoms like pain or a clicking sound, you'll be glad to know that these problems are more easily diagnosed and treated than they were in the past. These symptoms occur when the joints of the jaw and the chewing muscles do not work together correctly.
Wisdom Teeth Extraction
Wisdom teeth are typically the last to erupt within the mouth. Some of us are unaffected by their presence, while others develop painful conditions that require their immediate extraction.