Oral Surgeons in Wayne, NJ

There are a few medical and dental specialties that treat TMJ pain; your doctor or dentist may refer you to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon,which is a dental specialty that focuses on the evaluation and treatment of jaw disorders. Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial surgeons like Dr. Michael Costello are the most highly trained specialists to diagnose and treat problems arising from the TMJ that result in temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD).

The benefit of seeing an oral and maxillofacial surgeon like Dr. Michael Costello for TMJ pain is that we don’t just treat your pain, but also the underlying cause. During your consultation, we will go over your medical history, evaluate your oral-facial anatomy and function, and order advanced imaging if needed for diagnosis. This allows your doctor to determine whether a nonsurgical approach will be effective or if a surgical approach is needed to help you find relief for your pain and joint dysfunction. Depending on our findings, Dr. Michael Costello will recommend one of the following treatments: warm compresses, anti-inflammatory medications, soft diet, a night guard or bite plate to prevent damage from jaw clenching or grinding. Dr. Costello has also performed hundreds of arthroscopic surgeries to repair painful and dysfunctional jaw joints.

Dental implant fixtures can range from $1500 to $2500 and may be eligible for insurance benefit provision. The fee for one complete implant restoration, which includes the abutment and crown that connect into the fixture, ranges from $3500 to $6000, with the total cost depending on whether you need bone grafting or other procedures prior to dental implant surgery.

During your consultation, Dr. Michael Costello and Dr. Robert Stutts will discuss your treatment plan options for you to consider to help you achieve your desired outcome. Our maxillofacial surgeons will evaluate your oral cavity, along with your x-rays and three-dimensional scans, to ensure that you have sufficient bone support for a successful implant placement. Dr. Costello and Dr. Stutts have placed over 10,000 implants.

Not all patients are candidates for same-day or immediate dental implants. Our surgeons, Dr. Michael Costello and Dr. Robert Stutts, have expertise in determining the best timing of implant placement, with factors such as bone quality and overall health of the surgical site influencing their decision. For patients needing all remaining teeth removed or that are missing all teeth Dr. Costello and Dr. Stutts are experts at placing implants and teeth the same day.