Why Choose Our Surgeons?
- Board-certified specialists
- Minimally invasive techniques (including laser surgery)
- Most procedures performed under local anesthesia
- Typical recovery: 1-2 weeks for most cases
Oral & Maxillofacial Soft Tissue Surgeries
Expert care for gums, cheeks, tongue, and lips. While hard-tissue surgeries focus on teeth and jawbones, our surgeons are specially trained in delicate soft-tissue procedures.
1. Gum (Gingival) Surgery
Frenectomy
- Purpose: Remove or reposition restrictive frenulum tissue
- Types: Lingual (tongue-tie) or Labial (lip-tie)
- Techniques: Traditional scalpel or laser-assisted
- Indications: Speech/feeding difficulties, orthodontic concerns
Other Gum Procedures
- Gingivectomy: Reshape excess gum tissue (“gummy smile”)
- Gum grafting: Treat recession with patient’s own tissue or donor material
2. Cheek (Buccal) Surgery
- Lesion Removal: Benign moles or tags excision
- Scar Revision: Improve appearance of traumatic scars
- Biopsies: Evaluation of suspicious lesions
Buccal Fat Pad Procedures
The buccal fat pad contributes to cheek fullness and facial contour. OMS procedures include:
- Buccal Fat Removal: Contour cheeks for a more defined appearance
- Cheek Augmentation: Add volume via fat grafting or dermal fillers
- Pathology Treatment: Reconstruction after tooth extraction or lesion removal
3. Tongue Surgery
Tongue-Tie Release (Ankyloglossia Correction)
- Infants: Resolve breastfeeding difficulties
- Adults: Address speech restrictions
- Techniques: Simple frenotomy or complex frenuloplasty
4. Lip Surgery
- Mucocele/Ranula excision: Remove saliva gland cysts
- Cleft lip repair: Often in collaboration with plastic surgeons
- Vermilionectomy: Treat precancerous lip lesions
Vestibuloplasty
A surgical procedure to increase the depth and width of the buccal vestibule for better oral health, function, and prosthetic rehabilitation.
- Recommended for: Denture stability, trauma, genetic/developmental conditions
- Benefits: Improved denture fit, enhanced oral hygiene, increased oral function
Frenectomy
A minor surgical procedure to release restrictive frenulum tissue in the mouth, improving tongue and lip mobility and preventing periodontal issues.
- Lingual Frenectomy: Releases tongue-tie, improves nursing or speech
- Labial Frenectomy: Releases lip-tie, prevents spacing or gum problems
- Techniques: Scalpel, electrosurgery, or laser surgery
Consult with Our Experts
Schedule an appointment with Dr. Krishna Regmi for expert oral soft-tissue surgical care.
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