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Dr. VINCENT ZICCARDI

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

Dr. VINCENT ZICCARDI is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Newark, NJ at Rutgers University.  Dr. ZICCARDI is a Professor, Chair, Residency Director and Associate Dean of Hospital Affairs. He specializes in reconstructive surgery including trigeminal nerve microsurgery, cleft lip and palate, facial trauma and facial reconstructive surgery. 
Dr. Vincent Ziccardi
  • Newark, NJ
  • Accepting new patients

Cleft lip operation for 7 mo. old?

Cleft lip repairs are generally made at around 10 weeks age, infant 10 pounds and hemoglobin value 10. Cleft palate repairs are usually performed at 10 months or older depending READ MORE
Cleft lip repairs are generally made at around 10 weeks age, infant 10 pounds and hemoglobin value 10. Cleft palate repairs are usually performed at 10 months or older depending on infant development and other potential medical issues.

Can a jaw be realigned?

Orthognathic surgery can be used to correct skeletal deformities of the jaws and is usually done in coordination with orthodontist.