Each patient that comes into Balaci Oral and Facial Surgery has a specific condition with unique needs, and our oral surgeon strives to develop individualized treatment plans to address these unique needs. We are proud to offer a variety of procedures that can treat a multitude of conditions and address the needs of each patient. From wisdom teeth removals and dental implant placement to cosmetic surgery and treatment of oral pathologies, we are confident that we can find a solution to your oral health issues. Each procedure page provides information regarding conditions that require the procedure, as well as various details about the process itself.
Whether you need teeth extracted or new teeth placed, or even treatment of an oral pathology or jaw misalignment, we have the information you need to prepare. We have found that when patients are well informed, they are much more comfortable undergoing surgery because they fully understand the process and everything involved with treatment. We encourage you to review the informational pages for our services below to prepare yourself; if you have been referred to our office by your dental professional and are unsure of your next step, please contact our office so we can help you move forward with treatment.
Bone deterioration, also known as bone resorption, is a common and natural occurrence in the jaw bone if a tooth or multiple teeth have been lost and not properly replaced or treated over an extended length of time. When bone resorption occurs, it can cause problems when the patient visits our office to explore their options for replacement, particularly when…
It is essential to have healthy teeth to speak properly and chew food. It is not uncommon for oral surgeons and dentists to see patients who struggle to care for their teeth appropriately or with damaged teeth as a result of facial trauma. Sometimes a crown, root canal, or filling can be utilized to restore the tooth to its original…
The mouth is one of the most versatile and important organs in the body, and it is necessary for breathing, speaking, and eating. Because this organ has such a wide variety of functions and is exposed to many external environmental factors, it is at an increased risk for the development of infection. Oral pathology is the medical term for any…
Facial Cosmetic Surgery & Treatments Dr. Alex Balaci and esthetician Lisa Kozub offer comprehensive facial cosmetic solutions in Lebanon, PA. Our philosophy is simple: to provide you the finest in personalized care while creating beautiful and natural results. We consider the skin and facial structures from the top down, noting skin quality as well as underlying tissue and bone. With…
At Balaci Oral and Facial Surgery in Lebanon, PA, we offer our patients a unique treatment for restoring an entire upper or lower arch of teeth called the All-on-4 Treatment Concept. Rather than replacing teeth with a removable denture or costly individual implants, Dr. Alex Balaci can place four specialized implants in the mouth. These implants attach to a fixed…
One oral surgical procedure that most patients have heard of is a root canal. This procedure is necessary when an infection has developed inside the canal that runs in the middle of the tooth root. Root canal therapy can be extremely beneficial when the problem is identified early; however, in some cases, the infection may persist after therapy, and an…
During adolescence, children’s temporary teeth fall out, and their permanent teeth emerge in their natural positions. On occasion, the permanent teeth do not erupt in proper alignment or sometimes do not fully grow in at all. A tooth that does not emerge at all or only partially erupts is called an impacted tooth. The most common impacted teeth are the…
Over three million facial trauma cases are treated each year by oral and maxillofacial surgeons across the country. In fact, oral and maxillofacial surgeons are key members of most emergency room trauma teams in their area. Just like a cardiologist will be called upon to treat heart-related conditions, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon will be called up to manage and…
More commonly than we realize, our jaws do not develop in a manner that creates proper alignment and bite of the mouth. In some cases, this results in a minor overbite or underbite that can be corrected solely with orthodontics and does not require jaw surgery. However, if the case is severe, the orthodontist may need to team up with…
When a removable or permanent prosthesis is inserted to replace missing teeth, it is important to ensure that the prosthesis properly fits. An improperly fitting prosthesis can be extremely uncomfortable and may result in painful rubbing against the gums or difficulty eating and speaking properly. In some cases, the fit of the dentures or bridge is dependent on the proper…
One of the most desirable procedures offered at our practice to minimize the signs of aging and restore the face to its youthful appearance is Precision Tx, a revolutionary new laser technology by Cynosure®. Whether aging occurs as a result of the natural progression of maturation or external factors such as smoking, sun exposure, stress, or weight fluctuation, it is…
If you have lost a tooth or have multiple missing teeth, dental implants are one of your best options for tooth replacement. Dental implants are individual dental prostheses that take the place of a single missing tooth. The implant is comprised of three parts — the implant, the abutment, and the crown — which fit together in the mouth to…
Third molars, or wisdom teeth, are an additional set of teeth that grow under the surface of the gums and, in many cases, are undetectable without proper X-ray evaluation or 3D scanning. It is not uncommon for teens and adults to be unaware that this set of teeth exists until they begin to present significant problems. In some cases, the…
