What does an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon do?

Dr. Karras, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon is a dental specialist who treats conditions, defects, injuries, and esthetic aspects of the mouth, teeth, jaws, and face.  His training includes a four-year graduate degree in dentistry and the completion of a four-year hospital based surgical residency program. Additionally, Dr. Karras has completed a 12 month fellowship in reconstructive maxillofacial surgery.

Dr. Karras cares for patients who experience such conditions as problem wisdom teeth, facial pain, and misaligned jaws. He offers dental implant surgery services to replace missing teeth, treats accident victims suffering facial injuries, performs reconstructive surgery, and cares for patients with tumors and cysts of the jaws. Dr. Karras treats many conditions affecting the jaws and surrounding facial areas to restore function and to enhance cosmetic appearance.

With specialized knowledge in pain control and advanced training in anesthesia, Dr. Karras is able to provide quality care with maximum patient comfort and safety. Most procedures are performed in the office. Complex or lengthy procedures may be performed in the hospital.

Dr. Karras has particular expertise in the All-on-4 (teeth in a day) technique, which uses four strategically placed dental implants to restore an entire set of upper or lower teeth.  In fact, Dr. Karras is one of most experienced oral surgeons in the United States with the All-on-4 procedure.  Using the All-on-4 protocol, Dr. Karras, working together with your dentist, can expertly deliver a new set of teeth in just one day.