Oral & Maxillofacial Procedures
Wisdom teeth removal
Often there is insufficient space for wisdom teeth to erupt fully and they are referred to as being ‘impacted’ and cause problems necessitating their removal.
Dentoalveolar Surgery
A variety of problems affecting the teeth, gums, jawbone and other soft tissues within the mouth may require specialist assessment and treatment.
Oral pathology
Oral pathology refers to any lesions (cysts, tumours, ulcers, red and white patches) affecting the jaws or soft tissues (lips, gums, palate and tongue).
Dental implants
Dental implants enable the replacement of decayed and missing teeth and are a more natural appearing alternative to traditional removable dentures with generally greater longevity.
Bone grafting
Bone loss within the jaws may occur due to trauma, pathology or premature tooth loss due to dental extractions. Bone grafting may be required to allow for dental implant placement.
Facial trauma Surgery
Fractures of mandible (lower jaw), midface, zygoma (cheekbone), orbit (eye socket) and frontal bone (forehead) may require surgery to minimise functional and aesthetic complications.
Orthognathic surgery
Orthognathic surgery, also known as corrective jaw surgery, is undertaken to realign the jaws and teeth to optimise function and appearance. Both double jaw or single jaw procedures and chin augmentation (genioplasty) can be performed as required.
Temporomandibular joint dysfunction
Disorders of the jaw joint (TMJ) can cause pain and limit function. Problems may involve the structures of the joint itself or associated musculature. The failure of conservative treatments may necessitate surgical treatment.
About Dr Anthony Chellappah
MBBS, BDS, BScDent (Hons), FRACDS (OMS)
Dr Anthony Chellappah is one of Australia’s most contemporarily trained Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. With degrees in Dentistry and Medicine and a Fellowship from the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, he is an expert in the surgical management of conditions affecting the teeth, mouth, jaws and face.
Dr Chellappah has completed over 16 years of study and training in some of the largest tertiary level hospitals in Australia and the United Kingdom. He is registered as a specialist Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with the Dental and Medical Boards of Australia, practising the full scope of his specialty.
Expert advice. State of the art equipment. Personalised care. Optimal outcomes.
Caring for patients across Sydney’s Northern Beaches
Dr Chellappah is pleased to offer the residents of the Northern Beaches comprehensive and high quality Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery services.
