Lippisch, Engebretsen and Kuhns practice a full scope of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery with expertise including biopsies, wisdom tooth removal, dental implants, zygomatic implants, pterygoid implants, bone grafting, and sinus augmentation procedures. Together they have developed and performed numerous firsts on the Treasure Coast. First to have an AAAHC accredited facility dedicated to Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; First to perform computer guided dental implant surgery; First to perform computer guided full mouth dental implant surgery with 3D imaging and immediate teeth placement; First to utilize specialized zygomaticus dental implants in order to avoid extensive bone grafting procedures. First to utilize Tempoary Anchoring Devices (TADS) to help orthodontists move teeth. They are one of the first to utilized growth factors to aid in healing. Even though the practice has developed into a “Reconstructive Dental Implant” practice, Drs. Lippisch, Engebretsen and Kuhns maintain a broad base of “routine” oral surgical procedures such as dental extractions, wisdom teeth removal, biopsies, dental grafting (both bone and tissue). No matter what is recommended, consultations are performed in a quiet, private room to view X-rays, photographs and review treatment recommendations. Concerns are discussed in private. If necessary, our implant treatment coordinator (ITC) is introduced, to guide you thru the process of coordinated appointments with your dentist or specialist. Throughout the development of our practice, the number one focus has always been to do the best and the right thing for our patients. Our patients are an integral part of our Team along with their restorative dentist, and other dental specialists. Sometimes, this actually results in no surgical treatment, but rather conventional dental treatment. If treatment is recommended, they are performed in one of 3 treatment rooms that are fully equipped as a hospital operating room. The practice is capable of utilizing local anesthesia, Nitrous Oxide (laughing gas) or Intravenous Anesthesia (IV). All staff members are BLS certified and all Nursing staff are ACLS certified.
