Maxillofacial Prosthodontists usually work together with oral surgeons, oncologists, neurologists, and professionals from other dental specialties. That way, they can treat the patient’s overall condition from different dental specialties.
Specialized care for complex head and neck defects.
Maxillofacial Prosthetics at Ocean Breeze Prosthodontics focuses on restoring function and aesthetics for complex head and neck defects. Whether these issues arise from congenital conditions, cancer, trauma, or disease, our care addresses intricate challenges with precision and compassion. Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, we aim to restore your ability to chew, speak, and swallow. We’re here to start you on the path to a better quality of life.
We offer a comprehensive approach to maxillofacial reconstruction, addressing complex oral and facial issues with a customized treatment plan. Our expertise ensures that every aspect of your condition is managed effectively, leading to superior results compared to general dental care.
Dr. Goetz’s specialized training allows us to create a tailored treatment plan that meets your specific needs. From custom prosthetics to advanced reconstructive techniques, our solutions are designed to fit your unique oral and facial structure.
Our treatments are aimed at restoring essential functions such as eating, speaking, and smiling. By focusing on both the functional and aesthetic aspects of your condition, we enhance your confidence and overall well-being.
Maxillofacial Prosthetics is a dental specialty within the area of Prosthodontics.
A Maxillofacial Prosthodontist can perform treatments related to restoration and replacement of head and neck tissues, bones or any area damaged by birth defects, traumas or accidents.
As a board certified Prosthodontist, Dr. Goetz has the expertise and skills to provide maxillofacial prosthetic treatments for patients who have:
Dr. Goetz can provide the best dental care for patients with complex maxillofacial issues.
He makes use of improved techniques and modern technology to restore and reconstruct your mouth in the most effective way.
By restoring missing teeth or reconstructing damaged areas, patients can restore their oral functions again in order to chew, swallow and speak normally.
Patients born with maxillofacial disorders, including defects in ears, teeth, gums or palate, can benefit from maxillofacial prostheses to restore their oral health.
Maxillofacial Prosthodontists usually work together with oral surgeons, oncologists, neurologists, and professionals from other dental specialties. That way, they can treat the patient’s overall condition from different dental specialties.
With restored teeth, bones or tissues, you can enjoy the benefit of looking great even if you have suffered a severe trauma or were born with a maxillofacial defect.
Maxillofacial Prosthodontics can highly improve the patient’s quality of life. A maxillofacial prosthodontist can make your oral functions work properly, and give a natural look to the patient’s concerning areas.
A reconstructed mouth can give a patient more confidence with the way they look. Also, with the way their mouth, jaw and teeth function. Many patients can recover a number of social activities once they have their complex dental problems solved.
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Procedure & Diagnosis
The main objective of Maxillofacial procedures is to restore a patient’s oral health when mouth, neck, jaws or face have been affected by trauma or disease.
Depending on the kind of reconstructive treatment you need, procedures will vary in complexity, time and cost.
To begin, Dr. Goetz will conduct a diagnosis treatment plan. This involves a comprehensive exam to check your overall oral health. Dr. Goetz will check teeth, gums, bones, evaluate x-ray images, perform oral cancer screening, and more.
After the comprehensive exam is completed, Dr. Goetz will be able to set a treatment plan that satisfies your needs and makes you feel good during your restoration procedure.
Once the doctor has a diagnosis, he can carry out a treatment plan that best suits your needs. Maxillofacial treatments that involve reconstruction of bone or tissue areas, will definitely take more time than simple processes carried out by general dentists.
The restoration process will depend on the kind of problem the patient is facing. Whether you need dental implants, reconstruct a cleft palate or restore facial defects, the procedure will involve particular timing and processes. In some cases, a specialized team of doctors will be needed to complete complex treatments.
Dr. Goetz will reconstruct those areas involving the maxilla, mandible, and face that are missing or defective. This reconstruction can require implants, bone grafting or prostheses of different types.
Maxillofacial prosthetic FAQs
Maxillofacial prosthetics is a subspecialty of Prosthodontics. Doctors trained in Maxillofacial prosthetics can provide specialized treatments involving face and neck reconstruction. Teeth, jaw, tissues, bones or palate may have anomalies due to traumas, cancer, or birth defects. From dental implants to face reconstruction, a maxillofacial doctor provide the patient with a better quality of life
If you have anomalies that are affecting your oral functions or the aesthetics of your mouth, face and neck, you should consult a maxillofacial Prosthodontist. Maxillofacial prosthodontists have higher dental training after completing their specialty in prosthodontics. This training allows them to treat cases that involve damaged tissues, bone problems, cleft palate, and similar anomalies that affect the way the patient looks and the way their mouth works (oral functions like chewing, speaking, biting).
That will depend on the kind of dental problem you have. Some cases require more complex treatments that may involve oral surgeries or tissue reconstructions. Other cases, may involve dental implants to restore missing teeth, for example. Because each patient is different, and each problem needs to be diagnosed and analyzed in detail, Dr. Goetz will carry out a comprehensive exam before setting up a treatment plan for you.
An oral surgery may stem from a trauma, impacted teeth or any kind of maxillofacial malformations. To know if you need an oral surgery you first need to see a prosthodontist. A prosthodontist can perform a diagnostic check up to evaluate your needs. The they can set up the procedures required to solve your oral or maxillofacial problem. In complex cases it may happen that the Prosthodontist needs to work with other practitioners such as oral surgeons.
Oral surgery may be necessary due to trauma, impacted teeth, or various maxillofacial malformations. To determine whether you need oral surgery, you should first consult a prosthodontist. A prosthodontist will conduct a diagnostic evaluation to assess your specific needs. Based on the findings, they will outline the required procedures to address your oral or maxillofacial condition. In more complex cases, the prosthodontist may collaborate with other specialists, such as oral surgeons. Maxillofacial prosthetic procedures typically fall under medical insurance rather than dental insurance coverage. Please check with your provider for specific details regarding your plan.
Ocean Breeze Prosthodontics is a dental office located in Delray Beach, Fl. specializing in prosthodontic treatments as well as general and cosmetic dentistry services. Dr. Nicholas Goetz and his team are thrilled for the opportunity to provide patients with the most advanced and comprehensive dentistry they deserve.
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