Oral Surgery

Embarcadero Dentistry
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Oral Surgery Overview

Oral surgery is crucial in restoring and maintaining optimal oral health by addressing various conditions in the mouth, jaws, and facial structures. At Embarcadero Dentistry in San Francisco, our esteemed oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Darin T. Johnston, is dedicated to providing exceptional oral surgical care tailored to your needs. Whether you require wisdom tooth extraction, bone grafting, or dental implant placement our skilled team is here to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate surgical care.

What is Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery?

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery encompasses a variety of surgical procedures performed in and around the oral cavity and facial structures. These procedures may involve the teeth, gums, jaws, and soft tissues of the mouth and are typically performed to address complex dental issues or improve overall oral health and function.

Why See an Oral Surgeon?

Oral surgeons are dental specialists with advanced training and expertise in anesthesia and surgical procedures related to the mouth, jaws, and face. Seeing an oral surgeon for your surgery needs offers several advantages, including:

  1. Specialized Expertise: Oral surgeons have extensive training and experience in performing complex procedures, ensuring the highest level of care and optimal treatment outcomes.
  2. Advanced Technology: Oral surgery practices like Embarcadero Dentistry have state-of-the-art technology, biologic materials, and special surgical instruments, allowing for precise and minimally invasive treatment techniques.
  3. Comprehensive Care: Oral surgeons offer a wide range of surgical services to resolve issues such as wisdom teeth removal, impacted canine teeth, bone graft reconstruction, sinus lift augmentation, biopsy and removal of cysts and tumors, tongue-tie release, arthrocentesis for TMJ problems, and IV sedation. 
  4. Personalized Treatment: Oral surgeons work closely with patients and their dentists to develop customized treatment plans tailored to their specific needs and goals, ensuring predictable results and patient satisfaction.
  5. Safe and Comfortable Environment: Oral surgeons prioritize patient safety and comfort by offering various types of IV sedation including conscious sedation, moderate sedation, and deep sedation. The entire team is well-trained and equipped to ensure a safe and relaxing surgical procedure, even if you have significant anxiety.

What Services Can Oral Surgery Provide?

Oral surgery can provide a variety of services, including but not limited to:

What are the Benefits of Oral Surgery?

  1. Improved Oral Health: Oral surgery can address underlying oral health issues, such as impacted wisdom teeth, infections, missing teeth, osteonecrosis from medications (MRONJ), osteonecrosis from radiation (ORN), and jaw and soft tissue cysts and tumors.
  2. Restored Function: Surgical interventions, such as dental implant placement or jaw reconstruction, can restore lost or impaired function, allowing patients to eat, speak, and smile with confidence.
  3. Enhanced Aesthetics: Oral surgery procedures, such as bone grafting or soft tissue augmentation, can improve facial symmetry and enhance the appearance of the smile, boosting self-esteem and overall facial aesthetics.
  4. Pain Relief: Oral surgery can alleviate chronic pain and discomfort caused by dental conditions, such as impacted teeth or temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, improving quality of life and overall well-being.

Our Oral Surgery Services

Wisdom Tooth Extraction: We surgically remove impacted or problematic wisdom teeth to prevent overcrowding, infection, bone loss, and other complications.

Dental Implant Placement: Surgical placement of dental implants to replace missing teeth and restore function and aesthetics to the smile.

Bone Grafting: Surgical procedure to augment or regenerate bone tissue in the jaw to support dental implants or improve jaw structure.

Jaw Reconstruction: The surgical reconstruction of the jaw corrects deformities, injuries, or congenital defects affecting the jawbone.

Oral and Facial Infection Treatment: Surgical intervention to remove infected tissue, drain abscesses, and restore oral and facial health.

Tumor and Cyst Removal: The surgical excision of benign tumors, cysts, and other abnormal growths in the oral cavity or facial structures.

Soft Tissue and Gum Grafting: This is a surgical procedure to augment or restore gum tissue in areas of recession or deficiency, improving gum health and aesthetics.

Oral Surgery in San Francisco
At Embarcadero Dentistry our commitment to excellence extends to every aspect of your oral health, including oral surgery. With Dr. Darin T. Johnston and our experienced team by your side, you can trust that you’re receiving the highest standard of surgical care tailored to your individual needs. Schedule a consultation with us today.
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