At Premier Orthodontics & Dental Specialists, we help patients achieve a healthier, more confident smile through advanced oral surgery and orthodontic care. Dr. Corina Radu and our experienced team are dedicated to delivering safe, precise, and transformative results tailored to your needs. Whether you require routine extractions or complex corrective procedures, we ensure your experience is comfortable from start to finish.
What Types of Oral Surgery Treatment Do You Offer?
MMA (Maxillary and Mandibular Advancement Surgery) for severe sleep apnea, the surgery is done by surgeons
For more complex orthodontic and airway cases, Dr. Radu referrs for MMA surgery to reposition the upper and lower jaws forward. This procedure enlarges the airway, improves breathing, and enhances facial harmony and balance.
MMA is often recommended for patients with obstructive sleep apnea or jaw alignment concerns that cannot be corrected with orthodontics alone. Dr. Radu works closely with leading oral and maxillofacial surgeons to ensure safe, predictable, and life-changing outcomes for adult patients.
Maxillary Skeletal Expansion
Maxillary Skeletal Expansion is designed to widen the upper jaw, improving airway space, facial symmetry, and bite alignment. This treatment is ideal for patients with narrow palates or breathing challenges and can significantly enhance facial balance and long-term dental stability. We do in-office MARPE and MSE placement with custo expanders and refer to oral surgeons for SARPE and additional orthognathic surgical procedures to correct facial asymmetry or jaws imbalance.
Under Dr. Radu’s expert guidance, patients experience lasting results that improve both function and appearance.
FAQ
Is Maxillary Skeletal Expansion a Long-Term Solution?
Yes. Maxillary Skeletal Expansion permanently widens the upper jaw, improving alignment, airway space, and facial balance. With proper care, results remain stable for life.
Is Maxillary Skeletal Expansion Painful?
Most patients feel mild pressure for a few days during expansion. Discomfort is minimal and can be managed easily with over-the-counter medication.
Who Is a Candidate for MMA Surgery?
MMA surgery is ideal for adults with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea who have not found relief with oral devices or CPAP therapy. It provides both functional and cosmetic improvements.
What Should I Expect After MMA Surgery?
You may experience swelling or mild discomfort for the first few weeks. Most patients resume normal activities within two to three weeks, guided by Dr. Radu’s recovery plan.
How Does Surgical Orthodontics Improve Facial Balance?
Procedures like MMA and Maxillary Skeletal Expansion reposition the jaws to create natural symmetry, improve bite function, and enhance overall facial harmony.
Schedule Your Consultation
Ready to transform your smile and achieve lasting facial harmony? Contact Premier Orthodontics & Dental Specialists in Elmhurst or Downers Grove to schedule your personalized surgical orthodontic consultation today.