Greater Michigan Oral Surgeons & Dental Implant Center

Greater Michigan Oral Surgeons & Dental Implant Center is a prominent oral and maxillofacial surgery practice with multiple convenient locations across Michigan, including Flint, Saginaw, Bay City, Owosso, Oxford, and Midland. Established in 1968, the center has built a reputation for providing high-quality, compassionate oral health care. Their team consists of several board-certified oral surgeons, including Dr. Michael S. Frey, Dr. Robert C. Lesneski, Dr. Christopher P. Kittle, Dr. Michael R. Higginbotham, Dr. Shyam Prasad Aravindaksha, Dr. Frederick J. Thompson, Dr. Xena Alakailly, and Dr. Joshua L. Leal, who collaborate to deliver comprehensive care. The center offers a wide spectrum of oral surgery services, with a particular focus on dental implants and wisdom teeth removal. Key procedures include: Dental Implants: They specialize in dental implant placement, including single tooth implants and full arch restorations like the All-on-4® treatment concept, which provides a permanent solution for missing teeth. They also perform preparatory procedures like bone grafting when necessary to ensure successful implant integration. Wisdom Teeth Removal: The surgeons are highly experienced in safe and efficient wisdom teeth extraction, addressing potential complications such as crowding, infections, and damage to adjacent teeth. General Tooth Extractions: For teeth that are not viable, they perform comfortable and quick extractions. Facial Trauma Restoration: They provide restorative surgery for soft tissue injuries, broken bones, and loose or missing teeth resulting from traumatic accidents. Pre-Prosthetic Surgery: A range of surgeries are offered to prepare the mouth for prosthetic devices. Oral Pathology: Diagnosis and treatment of oral diseases and defects. Impacted Canines and Apicoectomy. Jaw Surgery (Orthognathic Surgery): Corrective procedures for jaw misalignment. Anesthesia and Sedation: Patient comfort is a priority, and they offer various anesthesia options, including local anesthesia, nitrous oxide (laughing gas), and IV sedation, all administered in a safe environment with modern monitoring equipment. Greater Michigan Oral Surgeons & Dental Implant Center emphasizes a patient-centric approach, focusing on education, personalized treatment plans, and a welcoming environment. They leverage advanced technology, including 3D imaging, to ensure precise diagnoses and predictable surgical outcomes. The practice has a strong commitment to collaboration with referring dentists, orthodontists, and other healthcare providers to ensure integrated patient care.