Oral Surgery At Saint Orthodontics
Oral Surgery Requires Additional Training
Oral surgeons are educated and trained in oral and maxillofacial dentistry. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are the only type of surgeon, other than anesthesiologists, who can offer all levels of sedation up to general anesthesia. If you live in El Cajon, CA or the surrounding area and are looking for an oral surgeon, we’d like to serve you.Surgery Procedures Performed By Dr.Rafo and Dr. Wright
The most common procedure performed by Dr. Rafo and Dr. Wright is a tooth extraction, which often requires sedation. Removing impacted wisdom teeth is a routine procedure here at Saint Orthodontics. Sometimes a patient may have a misaligned bite that cannot be solved by orthodontics. In this situation, the patient would receive corrective jaw surgery. This procedure may also be recommended if the patient has congenital abnormalities (birth defects) or to treat skeletal problems. If this is recommended, Dr.Rafo and Dr. Wright may suggest reshaping jaw bones or repositioning jaws and teeth. It’s not uncommon to coordinate this procedure with the patient’s orthodontist. Other common surgeries are:- Cleft palate or cleft lip surgery
- Cosmetic and restorative dental work
- Placement of dental implants
- Bone grafting when required in the placement of dentures
- Facial trauma surgeries
- TMJ treatment when non-surgical treatment is unsuccessful
- Oral cancer biopsies
- Dental implants
- Outpatient anesthesia