Work related injuries are also commonly treated. Repair of facial fractures usually requires an inpatient hospital stay and fixation of the injured bones with very small titanium plates and screws
Dr. Campbell, consults at 53 James Street, Toowoomba. He operates at Toowoomba’s St Andrews Hospital, St Vincent's Hospital and the Toowoomba Surgi Centre with state of the art facilities. He is able to provide in-house general anaesthetic or local anaesthetic for various surgical procedures allowing convenient access to surgery for patients in the Darling Downs Region.
Dental ImplantsA dental implant is a titanium screw that can be inserted into the bone of either your top or bottom jaw. Titanium is a very well tolerated metal that will eventually integrate with your natural bone. This is the same metal that is used in artificial joints and in repairing broken bones.
The implant itself can then be used as a foundation to replace missing teeth.
Facial Reconstructive SurgeryTypically the types of injuries seen on our practice are a result of sporting injuries and accidents. Work related injuries are also commonly treated.
Jaw Joint SurgeryLike all joints the TMJ is prone to various forms of arthritis, ligamentous injury and trauma.
Diagnosis of TMJ disorders can be complicated and this is the key to effective management. The typical problems that patients will present with include; pain, restricted movement and noisy joint movements.
Oral Pathology ManagementThis may include lesions of the oral mucosa, palate, gums and tongue as well as lesions that arise within the jaw bones. Fortunately the majority of the pathology that we see is benign in nature however bony pathology may often require some sort of reconstruction to facilitate full dental rehabilitation. This may involve bone grafting and dental implant provision.
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)Typically people with OSA are diagnosed by a sleep/respiratory physician and are treated with a nasal mask that delivers pressurised air to stop the collapse of their upper airways. This is called CPAP.
Orthognathic SurgeryOrthognathic surgery is prescribed when the top and bottom teeth do not meet properly and the difference between them is greater than can be corrected by orthodontic treatment alone (braces).
Surgical Removal of Wisdom TeethWisdom teeth, also called third molars frequently erupt in an abnormal position or may be unable to erupt at all (they are then described as impacted wisdom teeth).