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Oral Surgery in Herrin, IL
Surgical procedures that rebuild the foundation for implants, including grafting and sinus lifts.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery is the treatment of problems affecting the mouth, teeth, gums, jaws and related facial structures. Procedures are often performed on patients with skeletal and dental irregularities that occur as a result of congenital defects, injury, disease or other factors. Maxillofacial surgery is also performed to treat patients with oral cancer and jaw cysts.
Patients with these conditions may have an abnormal or unbalanced facial appearance, and may have difficulty chewing, swallowing or speaking. The goal of oral and maxillofacial surgery is to treat the problem while achieving the most aesthetically pleasing result possible.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery may include tooth extractions, reconstructive jaw surgery, and treatment for temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD). Depending on the patient's condition and the surgical repair necessary, oral maxillofacial surgeons may work in conjunction with plastic surgeons to achieve the best results.
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It treats problems affecting the mouth, teeth, gums, jaws and related facial structures. That includes <a href="/services/general-dentistry/tooth-extraction/">tooth extractions</a>, reconstructive jaw surgery and treatment for temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD).
Procedures are often performed for skeletal and dental irregularities arising from congenital defects, injury or disease, and for conditions such as oral cancer and jaw cysts. Patients may have an unbalanced facial appearance, or difficulty chewing, swallowing or speaking.
The goal of oral and maxillofacial surgery is to treat the underlying problem while achieving the most aesthetically pleasing result possible. Depending on the repair needed, surgeons may work alongside plastic surgeons.
Yes. Dr. Hughes is licensed to administer <a href="/services/general-dentistry/sedation-dentistry/">intravenous conscious sedation</a>, so anxious patients and longer procedures can both be accommodated.
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