Oral and maxillofacial surgery addresses complex issues related to the mouth, jaw, and facial structures. Whether you need wisdom teeth removal, jaw realignment, or facial reconstruction, our team at Dental Airway provides expert surgical care. Oral and maxillofacial surgery can help treat facial trauma, TMJ disorders, tumors, and other dental-related conditions that affect oral function and aesthetics.

Conditions Treated by Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery:

  • Jaw misalignment (overbite or underbite)
  • TMJ disorders
  • Impacted teeth, including wisdom teeth
  • Oral pathology (cysts or tumors)

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Wisdom Teeth Extractions Plantation, FL

Wisdom Teeth Extractions

Wisdom teeth are the last set of molars. Most people start to get their wisdom teeth when they are teenagers, though some teeth don’t come in until you are in your early twenties.

Wisdom teeth have a purpose. They are another set of molars, but more often than not they cause more problems than they are worth. Wisdom teeth can come in misaligned, facing any direction. They can even try to come in horizontally, growing into your other teeth. This can damage your nerves and even your jawbone.

There are also times when your wisdom teeth can become impacted and are not able to come through the gums. They can also come in partially, allowing food to catch in the area and cause plaque to build up. This can lead to bacteria and infection, which will only get worse.

Since wisdom teeth are often harmful, most dentists recommend their removal. The surgery goes much better if you get the teeth removed before any signs of problem. The recovery is easier also. Surgery and recovery are also easier when you are younger.

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All-On-4 Implants Plantation, FL

All-On-4 Implants

All-on-4® treatment provides patients with a full-arch prosthesis over four implants on the day of surgery. All-on-4® is designed to give edentulous patients full function of their mouth and full mouth restoration. It’s heavily advertised as providing 4 implants, but some situations may require more.

All-on-4® overdentures reduce the complexity of treatment, the number of surgeries, and the overall treatment time. It is less expensive compared with fixed implants.

All-on-4® dental implants, also known as hybrid dentures, use high-end denture teeth and acrylic for the best aesthetics, making it the most cost effective choice for any future repairs.

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Impacted Canines

Impacted canines occur when the canine teeth fail to emerge properly and become trapped in the gum or bone. This condition can lead to misalignment, bite problems, and aesthetic concerns. Early detection and treatment are crucial to guide the canine into its correct position, often involving orthodontic treatment and minor surgery.
At Dental Airway, we specialize in diagnosing and treating impacted canines to ensure proper alignment and prevent future dental issues. Treatment options may include exposure and bonding, orthodontics, or surgical removal in more complex cases.
Signs of Impacted Canines:
  • Delayed or missing adult canines
  • Swelling or discomfort in the gum area
  • Crowded or misaligned teeth

Addressing impacted canines early can help avoid more complicated treatments in the future.

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Bone Grafting

Regardless of the cause, when you lose a tooth, you may experience bone loss in your jawbone. The teeth stimulate the jawbone, so if you have lost one or more teeth, your jawbone will start to deteriorate. As time goes by, you may experience enough bone loss that dental implants won’t hold. If this is the case, we may recommend bone grafting.

Bone grafting is a procedure where we replace the missing bone in your jaw. There are three types: autogenous, allograft, and xenograft.

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