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When Can a Craniofacial Prosthesis Be Worn?

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South Jersey Oral Surgeons at Lanzi Burke Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons Help Patients in Need of Craniofacial Prostheses

Congenital birth anomalies, traumatic injuries, and surgeries requiring bone or tissue removal often result in facial defects. A significant number of children are born with cleft lip or palate malformations. A craniofacial prosthesis is often the best course of action to restore normal function and appearance. Craniofacial prostheses are artificial devices utilized to replace malformed or missing facial features. The most common types of facial prostheses are created to address defects involving the nose, eyes, or ears. Older prostheses, while[…] Read More

Can I Swap My Dentures for Dental Implants?

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South Jersey Oral Surgeons at Lanzi Burke Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons Replace Patients’ Dentures With Dental Implants

Dental implants are embedded directly into the jawbone to serve as an artificial tooth root in which the artificial teeth are attached. After installation, the implant material fuses together with the surrounding tissue of the jawbone, anchoring the implant portion permanently in most cases. Dental implants are made up of three parts: Dental implants can be used to replace a single, multiple, or the full mouth of teeth, making them an ideal solution to replace traditional dentures. Why Are Dental[…] Read More

What Should I Expect After I Have My Wisdom Teeth Removed?

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South Jersey Oral Surgeons at Lanzi Burke Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons Perform Wisdom Teeth Extraction Surgery on a Regular Basis.

Wisdom teeth extraction is one of the most common oral surgeries. Wisdom teeth are located at the very back of the mouth and erupt in the late teens or early adulthood, though not all wisdom teeth fully erupt. Generally, most people’s mouths do not have enough room to accommodate wisdom teeth, and they only partially erupt or come in at an angle. When this occurs, the wisdom teeth become impacted, requiring surgical removal to prevent overcrowding, gum disease, tooth decay,[…] Read More

How Is a TMJ Disorder Typically Diagnosed?

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South Jersey Oral Surgeons at Lanzi Burke Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons Treat and Repair TMJ Conditions.

One of the body’s most complex joints, the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) has dual functionality as both a ball-and-socket joint and a sliding joint. The TMJ is responsible for speech, eating, and swallowing. When the TMJ joint becomes damaged or diseased, it can lead to chronic pain and other conditions that further damage the TMJ, causing increasing difficulties for the patient. When TMJ problems occur, the body addresses unstable joints or bite imbalances by overcorrecting them, frequently leading to teeth grinding,[…] Read More

Can Trauma Cause TMJ Disorders?

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South Jersey Oral Surgeons at Lanzi Burke Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons Treat Patients Suffering From TMJ Disorders or Trauma.

Injury to the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) can occur in many ways, including trauma to the jaw, head, or neck areas. The TMJ is complex and functions as both a ball-and-socket and sliding joint and is responsible for chewing, talking, and swallowing. Acute trauma to the jaw muscles or bones is the most common cause of TMJ injury, such as a direct blow due to a car accident, sports accident, or physical altercation. Repetitive injury to the muscle tissues, such as[…] Read More

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