AboutJoel S. Teig, DMD, FABOMS Expertise I am a board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon available to answer questions related to tooth extractions, implant insertion, facial recontruction, facial and oral tumor removal, TMJ dysfunction and various successful treatments, including surgery if all else fails, and occlusal discrepancy requiring orthognathic or jaw surgery.
Experience Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon practicing for over 20 years. Assistant Clincal Professor at State University School of Dentistry.
Organizations American Dental Association, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
I am planning on having a Maxillomandibular Advancement for Sleep Apnea and had some questions. I have found a surgeon who has performed the procedure many times, however, not specifically for sleep disorders. Is the procedure any different depending on the diagnosis? Should I find someone who does this specifically for Sleep Apnea? I am also wondering if there is a risk for long term headaches associated with this surgery. Last, how do I find a board certified surgeon for a second opinion? I am in zip 55060.
Thank you!
Answer David - The surgery for correction of sleep apnea is the same one used to advance a lower jaw for someone born with a developmental imbalance of the upper to lower jaw. Most board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons are being contacted by respiratory physicians to assist in the correction of sleep apnea. I don't personally know surgeons in your area who do this surgery, but I do know that the Mayo Clinic in Rochester does have board certified surgeons who do the surgery.
In your area Dr. Robert Nustad is a board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon. Not far from you in Rochester and Minneapolis there are many board certified surgeons. If you want a second opinion, I suggest you go to Mayo.
If you have any additional questions, feel free to contact me again.
