East Tennessee Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

East Tennessee Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (ETOMS) is a well-established and comprehensive oral and maxillofacial surgery practice with multiple office locations across East Tennessee, including Oak Ridge, Athens, Maryville, Powell, and Knoxville. As a clinic, they offer a wide spectrum of surgical services focused on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects in the head, neck, face, and jaws, including both hard and soft tissues. Their services commonly include, but are not limited to: Wisdom Teeth Removal: A very common procedure performed to address impacted or problematic wisdom teeth. Dental Implants: Placement of dental implants to replace missing teeth, often involving bone grafting to ensure proper support and functionality. Corrective Jaw Surgery (Orthognathic Surgery): Procedures to correct misaligned jaws and teeth, improving chewing, speaking, breathing, and facial aesthetics. Facial Trauma Management: Treatment and reconstruction for injuries to the face, including fractures of the jaw, cheekbones, and other facial bones. TMJ Disorders: Diagnosis and surgical or non-surgical management of temporomandibular joint issues. Pre-prosthetic Surgery: Preparation of the mouth for dentures or other prosthetic devices by removing excess bone or gum tissue. Oral Pathology: Diagnosis and treatment of cysts, tumors, and infections in the oral and maxillofacial region. ETOMS emphasizes providing patient-centered care in a comfortable and safe environment. Their team of board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons typically undergoes extensive hospital-based residency training beyond dental school, covering internal medicine, general surgery, and anesthesiology, which equips them with specialized expertise in the complex anatomy and physiology of the facial region. Patients often praise their professionalism, friendly staff, and effective pain management, contributing to positive surgical experiences.