Services
Skin Lesion Removal with Liquid Nitrogen
At Channel Islands Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, we understand that skin lesions such as moles, warts, and skin tags can be not only unsightly but also concerning.
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Facial Feminization Surgery
Facial feminization surgery (FFS) is a series of surgical procedures aimed at creating a more feminine facial appearance.
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Nerve Repair
Damage to nerves in the head, neck, and maxillofacial region can occur due to traumatic injuries or as a complication of dental and oral surgical procedures.
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Craniosynostosis
Craniosynostosis is a condition characterized by the premature fusion of one or more skull bones, leading to deformities and potential complications.
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Cosmetic Surgery
Facial cosmetic surgery offers individuals the opportunity to make aesthetic enhancements to their appearance, whether to boost self-esteem, address specific concerns, or achieve a more youthful look.
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Nitrous Oxide
Nitrous oxide, or "laughing gas," is an ideal for option patients who want to be relaxed and calm during their surgical appointments. This type of sedation is safe, effective and can be used for patients of all ages.
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IV Sedation
IV sedation is typically beneficial for larger or more complicated surgerical procedures. It involves placing a small IV, typically into the arm, and delivering a safe anesthetic medication intravenously.
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Full Arch All-on-4 Implants
Full-arch implants, sometimes referred to as "All-on-4," refers to placing four to six strategically planned implants to keep a dental prosthesis in place. This life changing treatment can often be performed in one appointment to dramatically improve you smile, elinimante painful, diseased teeth, and restore your self confidence.
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Dental Implants
Dental implants are a popular choice for patients seeking a permanent restorative solution to damaged, broken, or missing teeth. Dental implants are safe, reliable, and feel like your natural teeth, giving patients a long lasting, beautiful smile.
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Implant-Supported Dentures
Problems with loose, or poorly fitting dentures can often be address by placing dental implants that are then used anchor the denture securely in your mouth. Many denture wearers complain that their appliances slip and fall out throughout the day, or the fit of the denture looks unnatural and is uncomfortable for them. Dental implants can offer the long-term solution you are looking for.
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Single Tooth Implants
Dental implants are a safe and reliable way to completely replace a missing tooth. Dental implants can replace just onetooth at a time, or can often be used as anchors for a bridge to replace multiple missing teeth. The implant is typically made out of titanium, however, zirconium options are available.
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Digital Scanning
Digital scanning uses the latest technology to capture detailed and accurate images of your gums and teeth without the need for messy impressions. Digital scanning is a fast and comfortable way to create 3D virtual models of your teeth and jaws, to assist with virtual surgical planning of your implant or jaw surgery, and can be used to print 3D models.
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Digital X-Rays
Digital x-rays use computer aided technology, and provide detailed images of your teeth and mouth instantly. Digital x-rays are safe, and give our doctors the ability quickly diagnose impactions, cysts, tumors, skeletal and TMJ conditions.
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CBCT Scanner
A cone beam computed tomography scan, or CBCT scan, involves a special type of x-ray that allows us to see your facial skeleton in three-dimension. This scan is more than just a typical x-ray, since it allows us to visualize intimate anatomical relationships between nerves and teeth, TMJ and skeletal anatomy, and can help diagnose cysts and tumors affecting the jaws and facial bones.
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Jaw Reconstruction
Jaw reconstruction, known as orthognathic surgery, is a procedure that involves correcting the skeletal alignment of the jaw. In some patients, their upper or lower jaw does not meet properly, and orthodontics alone are not enough to correct their discrepancy. Orthognathic surgery can correct bite problems, improve facial balance, and treat serious medical conditions such as obstructive sleep apnea.
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Wisdom Teeth Removal
Third molars, or wisdom teeth, will typically begin to develop around the time a person approaches adulthood. Unfortunately, there is often not enough space for the wisdom tooth to erupt into a healthy, functional postition, that can be kept clean. Wisdom teeth can be safely removed to treat or prevent periodontal disease or more serious infections from developing.
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Cleft Lip and Palate Repair
Clefts involving the lip and/or palate are common congenital defects. Dr. Rivera is fellowship trained in Craniofacial Surgery and Pediatric Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and has the background necessary to provide comprehensive surgical care for patients born with clefts of facial differences from birth all the way to adulthood.
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Microneedling
Microneedling is a minimally invasive procedure that involves making tiny holes into the outer layer of skin in order to stimulate your body's natural healing process to produce more collagen and elastin. This can help correct fine lines and wrinkles and soften scars.
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Botox and Dermal Fillers
Botox and dermal fillers can be used esthetically to treat wrinkles and overactive muscles, as well as to assist in treating TMJ and migraines..
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TMJ
The TMJ (temporomandibular joint) is the joint that connects your lower jaw to your skull. As with many other joints on the body, the TMJ can experience pain, discomfort, swelling and limited range of movement that gets in the way of your quality of life.
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea affects millions of people worldwide and can have a serious impact on your quality of life. Most often, being overweight, obese or having other respiratory issues can increase your chances of developing sleep apnea. Our surgeons are highly trained in treating sleep apnea and even eliminating the need for CPAP machines.
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Bone Graft Procedures
Bone grafting is a surgical procedure that is essential for patients who have areas of bone loss around the jaw. Bone loss can often occur as a result of a variety of different conditions, and may be indicated prior to dental implant placement or as part of jaw or facial reconstruction.
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Ridge Augmentation
A ridge augmentation can help replace bone and tissue lost from a tooth extraction procedure. The alveolar ridge is built back up with the required tissue and bone to create a sturdy base that can properly support a dental implant.
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Pediatric Oral Surgery & Anesthesia
Our surgeons are highly trained in the delivery of safe surgical and anesthetic treatment in patients of all ages, and treat every child as if they were their own. Dr. Rivera is also fellowship-trained in Pediatric Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.
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Skin Resurfacing
Skin resurfacing uses the latest technology in laser treatments, and creates smoother, youthful, and clearer skin. Our skin resurfacing treatment at Channel Islands Oral Maxillofacial is customized for any skin type, is minimally invasive, and produces results including brighter and revitalized skin after one treatment.
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Laser Hair Removal
Laser hair removal at Practice can target unwanted hair and provide effective hair removal treatment leaving you with smooth hair-free skin. Our laser system uses cooling technology to keep patients comfortable while heating up hair follicles and impairing the hair’s ability to re-grow.
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