Oral Surgery

Oral surgery varies from a minor procedure such as a small gingival growth removal or tooth extraction to a complicated jaw fracture or surgical removal of a large oral tumor that entails removing a portion of the jaw.

Jaw fractures are often seen as a traumatic outcome from traumatic event, such as dog fight or hit by car, but can also be seen with advanced periodontal disease or cancer. Our goal with jaw fracture repair is to provide minimally invasive stabilization of a jaw fracture, allowing the patient to have a comfortable and functional mouth prior to leaving the clinic.  Each fracture presents unique challenges and due to this, multiple techniques are typically employed to achieve those goals.

Oral cancer surgery usually provides the best chance for a cure and is considered the first line of defense before radiation and chemotherapy, but can also be used in addition to these treatments as well. There are many tumors of tooth origin, and even if they are not malignant, an appropriate surgical resection of tumor, affected bone, and involved teeth is required to achieve a cure.

Malignant oral tumors are also commonly seen, and surgical removal is still the best option for treatment. A smaller oral tumor requires relatively smaller surgical margins, therefore any growth in the mouth should be evaluated and treated quickly.