Thomas H Lapp D.D.S., M.S.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
8140 Knue Rd Suite 200 Indianapolis IN, 46250About
Dr. Thomas Lapp is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Indianapolis, IN. Dr. Lapp specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Lapp 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. Lapp 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.
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SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Technique to assure proper intraoral wound edge alignment.
- The diagnosis of dentofacial deformities--part II. Mandibular excess (prognathism)and mandibular deficiency (micrognathism).
- The diagnosis of dentofacial deformities--part III. Vertical maxillary excess and maxillary deficiency.
- Utilization of 3-D computer tomographs in oral surgery.
- Bimaxillary surgery without the use of an intermediate splint to position the maxilla.
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- David A Bussard D.D.S., M.S.8140 Knue Rd Indianapolis IN 46250