Minor Surgeries Can Make a Major Difference in Your Dental Health

Visit Dr. Christian J. Luzar, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon in Rancho Mirage, for expert treatment of complex tooth, jaw and facial concerns—performed comfortably and precisely.

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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.

Common Symptoms

  • Tenderness in or around the ear and jaw
  • Clicking or popping when you open or close your mouth
  • Limited opening, locking, or “stuck” jaw episodes
  • Pain while yawning, chewing, or speaking
  • Headaches, neckaches, facial fatigue—even mood swings or anxiety

Why Does TMJ Develop?

  • Night-time grinding or clenching (bruxism)
  • Trauma to the jaw or whiplash injuries
  • Arthritis or disc displacement within the joint
  • Bite misalignment or missing teeth that alter chewing patterns
  • Central pain sensitivity (often overlaps with fibromyalgia, chronic headaches, IBS)

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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Benefits of Specialist Care

  • One office for diagnosis, surgery and follow-up
  • IV sedation and general anaesthesia available
  • 25 + years of maxillofacial expertise
  • Valley’s only Yomi® robotic guidance for implant accuracy
  • Collaboration with restorative dentists and physicians for full-circle care

What to Expect

Comprehensive exam & imaging – CBCT scans, clinical photos, detailed discussion.
Personalised surgical plan – procedure sequence, anaesthesia choices, recovery timeline.
Day of surgery – compassionate team, state-of-the-art operatory, meticulous technique.
Post-op care – clear instructions, check-ins, and rapid-response support for peace of mind.

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