If you’re considering dental implants, you may have heard about bone grafting. For many patients, this extra step is necessary to ensure a strong foundation for their new teeth. But here’s the good news—modern advancements, like Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), are making the bone grafting process more effective and efficient. At Hawaii Oral Surgery, we’re proud to offer PRP therapy as part of our approach to oral surgery, helping patients heal faster and achieve better outcomes.

Facial microneedling with Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) has revolutionized skincare by offering a minimally invasive, highly effective treatment to rejuvenate the skin and enhance its natural glow. At Hawaii Oral Surgery, we’re proud to offer this advanced procedure to help you achieve healthier, smoother, and more youthful-looking skin.

Oral pathology is a specialized field of dentistry that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions affecting the oral cavity, including the teeth, gums, tongue, lips, and surrounding structures. Understanding the common oral pathologies and their causes can help you identify potential issues in your mouth and seek timely medical attention.

Oral pathology focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the mouth, jaws, and associated structures. It encompasses a wide range of conditions, from benign lesions to life-threatening cancers. As a patient, understanding oral pathology is crucial for maintaining optimal oral health and preventing serious complications.

Tooth loss due to jaw infections, dental decay, or traumatic injury is a problem that many people experience. Compared to dentures and bridges, dental implant treatment is the standard of care to replace missing teeth. Dr. Cameron Lee is a leading expert in implant surgery in Hawaii and has over 30 years of surgical experience as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon.

Our teeth grow until we get to around 21 years old, when the last teeth, wisdom teeth, usually erupt. Unlike other teeth, wisdom teeth do not all always emerge. Some people have all four of them emerge, while some only have one or two appear. They are usually located at the back of the mouth after the last molars.

PDO thread lifts are hailed as the next best alternative to surgical facelifts. They are a fantastically effective way to achieve smoother, tighter, and more youthful skin without invasiveness, discomfort, and recovery. Here’s what you need to know about this innovative and popular new cosmetic anti-aging treatment.

When it comes to replacing missing teeth, dental implants are usually the best form of treatment, however, they are not suitable for everyone and so can’t be considered an automatic solution. Before undergoing treatment, it’s necessary to have a consultation with your chosen practitioner who will decide if you are a suitable candidate for dental implants. So, what makes an ideal candidate? Here are a few things that your practitioner will be looking out for.

If you are unhappy with the appearance of your jaw, if you are experiencing problems such as temporomandibular joint disorder, or if orthodontic treatment like braces fails to improve the position of your jaw, you may be referred for surgery to correct it instead.

Cancer is an extremely cruel disease that has affected most people in some way during their lifetime. Cancer occurs when abnormal body cells grow uncontrollably.