Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
+ Dental Implants
Dr. Mark S. Yafai, DDS MD
Dr. Mark S. Yafai
Dr. Mark Yafai is an oral & maxillofacial surgery specialist and has over 20 years of medical experience. He received both his undergraduate and dental degrees from UCLA and went on to receive his medical degree from UC Davis. Thereafter, Dr. Yafai completed both a general surgery internship and his seven year oral and maxillofacial surgery residency at the acclaimed UC San Francisco.
Dr. Yafai specializes in oral implantology (dental implants) facial reconstruction, facial trauma, oral and facial pathology, and treatment of facial pain. In addition, he continues his passion of teaching by serving as a part time faculty member at UCLA, division of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery.
Our Services
Oral and maxillofacial surgery includes care to the jaw and face. We provide you with the best care in the following treatments:
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Oral and maxillofacial surgery is a surgical specialty focusing on reconstructive surgery of the face, facial trauma surgery, the mouth, head and neck, and jaws, as well as facial plastic surgery including cleft lip and cleft palate surgery.
Dental Implants
A dental implant is a prosthesis that interfaces with the bone of the jaw or skull to support a dental prosthesis such as a crown, bridge, denture, or facial prosthesis or to act as an orthodontic anchor.
Sleep Apnea Surgery
Sleep apnea surgery is a procedure to widen the airway and improve breathing during sleep. It can involve removing tissue from the throat, moving the jaw forward, or creating an opening in the neck.
Maxillofacial Trauma
Maxillofacial trauma refers to any injury to the facial bones and soft tissues of the face, including the jawbones, which encompasses the upper jaw (maxilla) and lower jaw (mandible), often resulting from accidents, falls, assaults, or sports injuries; it can involve fractures, lacerations, or damage to teeth and surrounding structures, and is typically treated by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon.
Facial Reconstruction
Facial reconstruction surgery repairs or reshapes the face to improve appearance and function. It can be performed to treat trauma, congenital defects, or disease-related deformities.
Facial & Oral Pathology
Oral and maxillofacial pathology refers to the diseases of the mouth, jaws and related structures such as salivary glands, temporomandibular joints, facial muscles and perioral skin. The mouth is an important organ with many different functions. It is also prone to a variety of medical and dental disorders.
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders are a group of conditions that affect the jaw joint and muscles. Symptoms include jaw pain, headaches, and difficulty opening your mouth.
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