Oral & Maxillofacial Prosthetics Offer Hope in Rancho Mirage

Dr. Christian J. Luzar restores appearance and function for patients affected by birth defects, cancer surgery, trauma, or neurologic disease—helping you speak, chew, and smile with confidence again.

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How Did the Field Evolve?

Titanium dental-implant research showed bone reliably integrates with metal—foundational science now applied to craniofacial implants. Prosthodontists complete three additional years of advanced training to master this discipline.

What Are Maxillofacial Prosthetics?

Custom-fabricated devices replace or support missing bone, soft tissue, or facial parts. They can:

  • Restore oral function—speech, swallowing, chewing.
  • Normalize facial contours for renewed self-esteem.
  • Shield tissues during radiation or deliver topical fluoride.

Two Main Categories

Intraoral Prostheses

Replace structures inside the mouth or anchor extraoral devices:

  • Palatal obturators for cleft palate or soft-palate defects.
  • Speech-aid prostheses for velopharyngeal insufficiency.
  • Implant-retained eyes, noses, or ears anchored on intraoral bars.
Extraoral Prostheses

Rehabilitate visible facial features or aid therapy:

  • Silicone eyes, ears, nasal and mid-face units—lifelike colour and texture.
  • Fluoride trays for radiation-induced dry mouth.

Why Choose an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon?

General dentists handle many routine procedures, but complex cases involving bone, nerves, and facial aesthetics demand the specialised training of an oral surgeon. With decades of experience, Dr. Luzar delivers predictable results and a full range of anaesthesia options for a calm, pain-free experience.

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Tooth Extractions

Severely decayed, damaged, or impacted teeth—especially wisdom teeth—often require surgical removal. Dr. Luzar can section teeth, reshape bone and suture soft tissue as needed, all while offering IV sedation for maximum comfort.

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Dental Implants

Titanium posts are precisely placed—often robot-guided—for a 95 %+ long-term success rate. Bone grafting, when necessary, is completed in-house for one seamless experience.

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Cleft Lip & Palate Surgery

Early intervention corrects form and function, helping children speak, swallow and smile with confidence. Multidisciplinary coordination ensures the best outcomes.

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Oral Cancer Management

Biopsies, tumour removal, and collaboration with oncology teams deliver comprehensive care from diagnosis through reconstruction.

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Corrective Jaw (Orthognathic) Surgery

Realigns mis-grown jaws, improves bite, facial balance, and airway health when orthodontics alone can’t achieve stability.

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Surgical TMJ Therapy

When conservative measures fail, procedures such as arthrocentesis, arthroscopy or open-joint surgery can relieve pain, unlock jaws and restore motion.

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Multidisciplinary Teamwork

Dr. Luzar collaborates with oral surgeons, ENT and plastic surgeons, oncologists, speech pathologists and anaplastologists. Together they restore function and dignity for:

  • Head-and-neck cancer survivors
  • Cleft-lip / palate patients
  • Gunshot, accident or burn trauma victims
  • Neurologic conditions such as ALS or stroke

Life-Changing Benefits

Eat a wider variety of foods.
Speak more clearly and project confidence.
Protect surgical sites or radiation-sensitive tissues.
Regain social ease and self-esteem.

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