Oral Facial Surgery Institute

The Oral Facial Surgery Institute, located at 621 S New Ballas Rd #16a, St. Louis, MO 63141, is a distinguished oral and Maxillofacial surgery practice. Established over 30 years ago, it has built a reputation for providing cutting-edge medical and dental care. The institute is unique in the St. Louis region as it serves as a teaching practice, offering an accredited one-year fellowship training program for oral surgeons from across the United States since 2005. Their surgical team comprises highly skilled and experienced oral and maxillofacial surgeons, many of whom possess both dental and medical degrees, are Fellows of the American College of Surgeons, and have undergone additional specialized fellowship training. The Oral Facial Surgery Institute offers a full spectrum of oral and maxillofacial surgical services. Key procedures include: Wisdom teeth removal: A very common procedure performed with an emphasis on minimizing invasion and discomfort. Dental implants: Providing advanced solutions for missing teeth, including Bone grafting for cases with inadequate bone structure, and offering traditional titanium implants as well as PURE Ceramic options for specific aesthetic needs. Bone Grafting: Addressing bone loss in the jaw due to missing teeth, periodontal disease, or injuries, utilizing techniques like major and minor bone grafting, sinus lifts, ridge augmentation, and socket preservation. They also utilize advanced healing techniques like Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) to accelerate recovery. Corrective Jaw surgery (Orthognathic Surgery): Treating misaligned jaws and improper bites to improve chewing function, speech, long-term oral health, and facial appearance. Facial trauma: Specializing in treating complex facial injuries such as bone fractures, deep cuts, and soft tissue damage. TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint) Care: Diagnosing and treating disorders of the jaw joint and chewing muscles, including surgical interventions when necessary. Oral pathology: Diagnosis and treatment of oral diseases and conditions, including oral cancer. Cosmetic Surgery: Offering a range of procedures to enhance facial aesthetics. The institute is committed to patient comfort and safety, utilizing specialized knowledge in pain control and advanced anesthesia techniques. They frequently handle complex surgical cases and collaborate with general dentists and orthodontists to ensure comprehensive patient care. Their affiliation with Mercy Medical Center, a Level 1 trauma hospital, provides invaluable hands-on surgical experience for their fellowship program.