Pediatric Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Pediatric Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital¹ offers screening and surgical services to restore and correct problems relating to the tissues of the mouth, teeth and facial regions.

Maxillofacial surgery is a special form of dentistry that focuses on problems relating to the hard and soft tissues of the mouth, teeth and facial regions. 

Because of the important nerves that run through these areas, you want a surgeon with specialized training for your child’s oral and maxillofacial evaluation and surgical care.

Our board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons provide convenient access to state-of-the-art diagnostic screening and surgical services, including:

• Bone grafting
• Cleft lip and palate surgery
• Dental implants and wisdom teeth extractions
• Jaw reconstruction
• Sleep apnea treatment
• Surgery to correct facial injuries as a result of trauma
• Surgery to remove cysts and tumors

Given the complex nature of some conditions, you can count on our team of surgeons to answer all of your questions, make sure you understand evaluation results and are comfortable with the treatment plan.

Multidisciplinary team approach

The medical professionals on the pediatric oral and maxillofacial surgery team are committed to providing skilled, compassionate care in child and family-friendly settings. This multidisciplinary team² includes:

• Lurie Children's specialists, board certified in oral and maxillofacial surgery
• Board-certified plastic surgeon
• Pediatric anesthesiologists
• Speech pathologists

When needed, your team will reach out to colleagues in neonatology, pediatric otolaryngology and medical specialists to ensure a comprehensive, coordinated approach to care for your child.