Fort Lauderdale Oral Surgeon
An oral surgeon is a specialist who performs dental and medical surgical treatments. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons (OMFS) tend to deformities, injuries, diseases, and defects of the jaws and face using orthopedic, plastic, and reconstructive surgeries. At Implant and Facial Surgery in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Dr. Matouk and Dr. Guevara, board-certified OMFS, diagnose and treat concerns of the face and mouth.
Book AppointmentTypical Procedures Done by an Oral Surgeon
The word “surgery” is daunting to many people, especially when it comes to the face and mouth. Most procedures of this nature are performed in an office ambulatory surgical setting which eases many patients’ minds. In this location, sedation dentistry can be administered to minimize anxiety, relax the patient, and make it possible for complex procedures to be done efficiently. Oral surgeons typically perform the following:
- Tooth extraction. Whether it’s impacted wisdom teeth or an infected tooth, when a tooth must be removed, an oral surgeon does the work meticulously.
- Laser surgery. Versatile laser surgery can be used to manage snoring and contour gum tissues to create a bigger smile.
- Sleep apnea management. The removal of excess tissues in the throat can help minimize and often correct snoring and complications of obstructive sleep apnea.
- Dental implants. Missing teeth need to be replaced and the best way to do so permanently is with a dental implant and its titanium, permanent tooth root.
- Gum tissue regeneration. Enough gum tissue is needed around teeth to make oral surgery possible, and careful gum grafts can make this happen.
- Cosmetic enhancements. If you are dissatisfied with the shape or sinking of your face, your oral surgeon may recommend facial rejuvenation like chin or cheekbone enhancements to transform your appearance.
- Oral and facial pathology. An oral surgeon can identify diagnose and manage diseases that affect the oral and maxillofacial regions, such as mouth cancer or other oral diseases.
Characteristics of a Fort Lauderdale Oral Surgeon
The Fort Lauderdale oral surgeons at Implant and Facial Surgery are highly educated and experienced, with rigorous training focusing on the maxillofacial region, so they can specialize as an OMFS. Here are the requirements they completed:
- Dental school
- Hospital-based internship
- OMFS residency of up to six years
- Extensive training in traditional oral surgery
- Facial surgical training
- Medical rotations in anesthesia, general surgery, pediatric surgery, and more
- Training in administration of outpatient anesthesia and IV sedation
- Continuing education in the latest surgical techniques
Drs. Matouk and Guevara obtained their medical degrees and have undergone licensing by both the medical and dental boards for the Florida Department of Health. These qualifications are not required to practice OMFS, but this broad training allows them to deliver enhanced patient care, deftly manage complex cases, and provide incredible understanding and awareness of patients’ needs.
Schedule an AppointmentHospital-Based Treatment from OMFS
Patients nervous about sedation or hospital-based procedures can find comfort in knowing their OMFS is well-trained and well-versed in an office or hospital setting and the administering of anesthesia. Your Fort Lauderdale oral surgeons deliver anesthesia daily to patients with the support of highly trained staff in a state-of-the-art setting.
Oral and maxillofacial surgeries performed in the hospital can include:
- Corrective jaw surgery for jaw growth problems
- Temporomandibular (TMJ) surgery
- Treatment of complicated facial fractures and injuries
- Reconstruction of the jaw from trauma
- Manage of cleft lip and palate deformities
- Treatment of tumors in the jaw or face
Find an Experienced Fort Lauderdale Oral Surgeon Near Me
An OMFS is the right specialist for anyone who needs to undergo maxillofacial surgery and is seeking an expert who is intimately knowledgeable about the intricate physiology, anatomy, and structure of the face and jaw. If you have any concerns about face, jaw, or mouth problems or your dentist has recommended you to an oral surgeon for treatment, contact Implant and Facial Surgery, home of Fort Lauderdale oral surgeons.
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