- Dental Examination
- CrownsFixed dental bridges – dental bridges are non-removable, and consist of a replacement tooth (or teeth) held in place by crowns on the teeth on either side of the empty space.
- BridgesDentures and dental bridges – these restorations are placed on the gums, but provide no stimulation for the underlying bone tissue.
- DenturesDenture – replacement teeth. Dentures may replace some or all of the teeth in a dental arch. They are a removable appliance and are customized to fit your mouth and smile.
- OverdenturesBar attachment denture (overdenture) – this treatment involves placing 4-6 implants, depending on jaw size and shape. These implants are then connected with a customized support bar. Dentures with special retention clips are attached to this bar to keep the dentures in place.
- Dental ImplantsDr. David McAninch and Dr. Robert Kiken will provide you with detailed post-op instructions following your implant placement procedure. Please follow these instructions as closely as possible to help promote proper healing.
- Oral SurgeryTo schedule your consultation with Dr. David McAninch and Dr. Robert Kiken and to learn more about oral surgery in Santa Barbara, California, and surrounding areas, including Santa Maria and the Santa Ynez Valley, please call or visit us today! We look forward to meeting you soon!
- Jaw SurgeryOrthognathic (jaw) surgery may be recommended when your upper and lower jaw do not fit together properly. Our oral surgeons frequently provide oral surgery to treat TMJ disorders, and breathing problems. Surgery can also help individuals whose jaws prevent them from properly performing daily activities such as chewing, biting, swallowing, and speaking. Give us a call today to schedule your consultation with Dr. David McAninch and Dr. Robert Kiken at Ocean Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and to learn more about jaw surgery in Santa Barbara, California.
- Pre-prosthetic SurgeryPre-prosthetic surgery is a minor oral surgical procedure that ensures your mouth is prepared to receive a prosthetic tooth replacement. For example, dentures sit on the bone ridge, so ensuring that the bone is the correct shape and size are very important. Our oral surgeons may smooth and reshape the bone before your prosthetic can be placed.
- Maxillofacial SurgeryWhen your mouth requires more complex or specialized treatment, it is important that you receive the right care from the right doctors. At Ocean Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, our oral and maxillofacial surgeons can properly care for your advanced dental needs with their experience and expertise. If you are wondering if you really need an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, keep in mind that oral and maxillofacial surgeons are the only dental specialists that are recognized by the American Dental Association to be surgically trained in a hospital-based residency program.
- Tooth ExtractionsTooth extractions – when a tooth is removed and not replaced, the body no longer uses or “needs” the bone tissue in that area, so it begins to deteriorate.
- Ridge AugmentationIf you have experienced bone loss due to the loss of a tooth or other factors, our skilled oral surgeons may recommend a ridge augmentation to help recreate the natural contour of your gums and jaw. Ridge augmentation may be performed for aesthetic purposes, or in preparation for placing a dental implant. Give us a call today to schedule your appointment with Dr. David McAninch and Dr. Robert Kiken at Ocean Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and learn more about ridge augmentation in Santa Barbara, California.
- Bone GraftingWe see the best results from bone material taken from your own body. However, we may also use grafting tissue taken from bone banks or other sources. Bone grafting may be performed on your lower or upper jaw.
- Orthodontics