Oral and maxillofacial surgery

Penn Medicine Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery team offers expert care for complex facial, jaw, and dental conditions. With top specialists, advanced techniques, and personalized treatment plans.

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Specialties and treatments

Penn Medicine Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery provides comprehensive care for various conditions:

  • TMJ Disorders: Penn Medicine’s Center for TMJ provides specialized care for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, offering a comprehensive approach to diagnosis and treatment. We specialize in treating temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders through non-surgical and surgical interventions, alleviating pain and improving jaw function.
  • Oral medicine: Offers expert diagnosis and management of complex oral health issues, including oral cancers, lesions, and autoimmune conditions, ensuring patients receive thorough and personalized care.
  • Partnership with Penn Dental: Collaborates closely with Penn Dental to provide integrated care, combining surgical expertise with advanced dental treatments for seamless patient experiences.
  • Oral rehabilitation: Focuses on restoring oral function and aesthetics through procedures like dental implants, bone grafting, and reconstructive surgeries, ensuring comprehensive rehabilitation.
  • Facial surgical treatment: Provides specialized surgical care for facial trauma, congenital deformities, and cosmetic concerns, using advanced techniques to enhance both function and appearance.

Combining multidisciplinary expertise, Penn Medicine ensures holistic and patient-centered care for a wide range of oral and facial conditions.

Clinical trials

Clinical trials offer patients the opportunity to try new and effective treatments and take part in future research.

Second opinions

If you've received a diagnosis, our team of experts offers second opinions to grant you peace of mind.

Conditions we treat

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Our doctors

Our providers work with you to plan and deliver exceptional treatment and personalized care.

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Locations

Our hospitals, multispecialty medical centers, pharmacies, labs and more offer outstanding, personalized care for patients all across the region.

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