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Dr. Frank Scarbrough, DMD
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Dr. Frank Scarbrough is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Savannah, GA. Dr. Scarbrough specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Scarbrough is a unique dental specialist who can provide emergency medicine, perform general surgery and give anesthesia. These medical doctors are the only type of medical care specialist who can administer anesthesia, besides anesthesiologists. Typical procedures performed by Dr. Scarbrough are tooth extractions, especially wisdom teeth, corrective jaw surgery, cleft palate surgery and reconstructive surgery after an injury. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons can also perform dental work including placing dental implants. These surgeons might also deal with conditions of sleep apnea, oral cancers and more.
Dr. Frank Scarbrough, DMD
- Savannah, GA
- Accepting new patients
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Is dental implant surgery painful?
Most of our patients say it is not as bad as having a tooth pulled.
Can 60 years old get a dental implant?
Yes, 60 yr olds can get implants, but you might have to get Bone Grafting if you don't have enough bone. If you don't have enough bone then the implants could fail.
How long is surgery for 2 dental implants?
The surgery is usually about an hour.
Can surgery remove an oral cyst?
Yes, surgery can remove an oral cyst.
How many days off to take after a dental implant?
Usually just the day of the surgery. Most patient go back to work the following day with little to no pain.
Do I need antibiotics after a bone graft?
We prescribe antibiotics to all of our patients needing surgery. There is always a risk o infection with any surgery that is performed.
How can you help with TMJ?
We would need to do x-rays and examine you to see what options are better suited for you. There are people who only need night guards to help alleviate pain and others require READ MORE
We would need to do x-rays and examine you to see what options are better suited for you. There are people who only need night guards to help alleviate pain and others require surgery. Everyone is different.
How long after implant surgery is the abutment placed?
Usually after 4 months for the upper implants and 3 months for the lower. You will come back to the office and have a torque test to make sure the implant is good and then you READ MORE
Usually after 4 months for the upper implants and 3 months for the lower. You will come back to the office and have a torque test to make sure the implant is good and then you will return to your dentist for the crown that goes on the implant.
How long should stitches stay in after a dental implant?
The stiches we use dissolve, so we have patients that the stitches dissolve in a day or two and some that dissolve within a week.
What antibiotics are used after oral surgery?
It is according to what procedure you have done and can be unique to each patient because of allergic reactions to meds.
Can I remove an oral cyst at home?
Please do not try and remove an oral cyst at home. This will require a minor surgery in a sterile environment where the risk of infection is lower. We also prescribe oral antibiotics READ MORE
Please do not try and remove an oral cyst at home. This will require a minor surgery in a sterile environment where the risk of infection is lower. We also prescribe oral antibiotics so that you will not get infection. It is also better for the surgeon to remove the cyst to make sure that the entire cyst is removed, so that it does not come back.
Do you get general anesthesia for jaw alignment surgery?
Yes we will use General Anesthesia
