Dental surgery refers to any of a number of medical procedures that involve modifying dentition, in other words surgery of the teeth and jaw.
Oral surgeons at Saint Francis Hospital perform a number of specialized procedures including:
- Dental extractions for patients anticipating cardiac surgery
- Repairing fractures of the maxilla and mandible (usually associated with trauma)
- Realigning the maxilla and mandible
- Pediatric dentists at Saint Francis Hospital also perform dental rehabilitation on children and medically-compromised adults to restore their overall dental health.
To learn more or to schedule an appointment with a physician, please call 918-488-6688.