Services

TMJ Treatments

TMJ Treatments

“TMJ” has become a ‘catch-all’ term that refers to pain and dysfunction of the jaw joints, jaw muscles and related structures. The acronym “TMJ” stands for temporo-mandibular joint, the anatomic structure that joins the lower jaw to the skull.

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All-on-4

All-on-4

The term “All-on-4” refers to a specific pattern of dental implant placement to allow restoration of all the teeth, in either the upper or lower jaw.

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Dental Implants in Orange County

Dental Implants in Orange County

Dental implants are a popular choice for patients seeking a permanent restorative solution to damaged, broken, or missing teeth. Implants are durable, and feel like your natural teeth, giving patients a long lasting beautiful smile.

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Wisdom Teeth Removal

Wisdom Teeth Removal

Wisdom teeth, or third molars, are the last teeth to form during dental development and subsequently, the last to erupt through the gum tissue and begin to function, typically in the late teens or early twenties.

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Bone Grafting

Bone Grafting

Bone grafting refers to the application of various materials to a bone defect to restore form or function. In oral surgery, the simplest bone grafting procedures are performed to maintain a good volume of healthy bone so that a tooth removal site will optimally heal

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Corrective Jaw Surgery

Corrective Jaw Surgery

Corrective or reconstructive jaw surgery refers to surgical procedures directed at optimizing jaw form and function. The term “orthognathic surgery” is synonymous with corrective or reconstructive jaw surgery.

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Facial Trauma

Facial Trauma

In modern post graduate surgical training programs, facial trauma responsibilities are divided between Oral and Maxillofacial, Plastic and Reconstructive, and Otolaryngology/Head and Neck surgical services.

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Impacted Permanent Teeth

Impacted Permanent Teeth

As with wisdom teeth, the term “impacted” refers to a permanent tooth being stuck in the jaw and not erupting through the gum tissue into function. Impacted wisdom teeth are usually removed.

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Oral Pathology Services in Orange County

Oral Pathology Services in Orange County

The term “pathology” is defined as the study of disease states, so “oral pathology” refers to disease states that are found in the mouth and associated anatomical structures.

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Biologic Agents to Aid Healing

Biologic Agents to Aid Healing

Platelets are the cell fragments in human blood that are responsible for initiating the formation of a blood clot when bleeding occurs. Because they are associated with the beginning of the healing process, they contain various..

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Sleep Apnea Treatment in Orange County

Sleep Apnea Treatment in Orange County

Sleep apnea is a condition in which normal breathing during sleep is interrupted or compromised. Signs that a patient might have sleep apnea are restless, non-restorative sleep, witnessed cessation of breathing during sleep, persistent fatigue during the day despite adequate hours in bed, and loud snoring.

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Anesthesia Options

Anesthesia Options

Many simple oral surgery procedures can be performed with local anesthesia (numbing injections) alone, as with other types of dental and medical treatments.

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