Procedures

Bone grafting is a procedure that restores parts of the jaw and facial skeleton that are lacking quality or quantity of bone. Missing teeth, traumatic injuries, genetic defects, and other oral health problems can all lead to an insufficient amount of bone in the jaw or face. Your surgeon may recommend a bone graft as a part of a larger…

If you need a single tooth or multiple teeth extracted, you have come to the right place. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are highly trained to remove teeth in a manner that minimizes your pain and recovery time. When you visit Greater Michigan Oral Surgeons & Dental Implant Center in Flint, MI, or Saginaw, MI, your extractions will take place in our…

Losing most or all of your teeth can be an incredibly difficult experience, as everyday tasks, such as smiling, speaking confidently, or chewing food, are no longer as easy as they once were. Our practice offers a life-changing solution to extensive tooth loss by replacing an entire upper and/or lower arch of teeth with a permanent set of beautiful replacement…

Canines, like wisdom teeth, have a tendency to become impacted. The canines are important teeth because they have the longest and strongest roots, and they help guide the alignment of the other teeth. While an orthodontist can usually align the surrounding teeth to allow the canines to grow in normally, sometimes abnormalities or other teeth can get in the way…

Oral pathology refers to any disease that develops in your mouth, salivary glands, or jaws. Most types of oral pathology are benign (non-cancerous), but it is vital that you pursue early evaluation and proper treatment of any oral irregularities. Your mouth performs a wide variety of functions, exposing it to many external environmental factors. This exposure puts your mouth at…

Oral surgeons are uniquely qualified to treat all sorts of facial injuries, and they understand the severe physical and emotional damage facial injuries can cause. Their hands-on surgical training and experience allow them to restore both the function and the appearance of your face or mouth after an injury. Facial trauma injuries cause serious long-term damage if not treated immediately.…

Sometimes, facial bones are not perfectly shaped to accommodate dentures. Pre-prosthetic surgery is performed when a patient requires bone reshaping or gum tissue removal so a denture can be worn comfortably. Once your surgery is completed, the denture can be placed. This surgical process will help prevent any discomfort or afflictions that may arise from an improper fit. There are…

At Greater Michigan Oral Surgeons & Dental Implant Center in Flint, MI, we understand that missing teeth can cause a variety of oral health problems in addition to making everyday functions, such as chewing and smiling, more difficult. Dental implants are one of the best long-term options to restore one or more missing teeth and avoid these impending problems. They look and function…

Wisdom teeth emerge much later than the rest of the adult teeth, and they can be difficult to detect without regular dental examinations and X-ray imaging at our office in Flint, MI. If wisdom teeth are properly aligned to grow into your mouth without issue, then they may not require removal. Unfortunately, very few people have enough room in their…