- Dental Examination
- CrownsDental Implants: Dental implants are long-term replacements for missing teeth. Made of titanium metal, they are placed in the jaw by an oral surgeon, where they fuse with the bone. Once this fusion is complete (typically 3 to 6 months) a dentist will make a tooth-shaped crown to fit on top. Implants can also be placed in areas where there are numerous missing teeth. This can give support to a denture that in the past was ill fitting.
- DenturesReconstructive Surgery: Injury to the upper and lower jaws sometimes requires surgery to repair hard and soft tissue. Dr. Robinson and Dr. Sleet are experienced in both the art and the science of treating mouth and facial injuries that result from accidents, tumors, long-term denture wear and other causes.
- Dental ImplantsFor more than 25 years we have committed ourselves to the highest-quality patient care. Our well-trained surgeons and staff are experts in surgically extracting teeth, including wisdom teeth, treating facial pain, skeletal malocclusion, facial trauma, oral and facial pathology and oral reconstruction with dental implants.
- Oral SurgeryDr. Sleet graduated from the University of Kentucky and earned his dental and medical degrees from the University of Louisville. He served his internship with the Department of General Surgery at the University of Louisville Hospital and served his residency with the Department of Oral Surgery and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Louisville Hospital. Dr. Sleet was board certified by the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in 2007.
- Jaw SurgeryJaw and Orthognathic Surgery: Sometimes the upper jaw (maxilla) and lower jaw (mandible) do not meet or align correctly. The patient may have a protruding jaw, an open bite or experience frequent jaw pain. This misalignment can cause difficulty in chewing. Surgery provides a long-term solution, thereby protecting the teeth and improving jaw function, and can also improve the esthetic appearance of the jaw. Hospital stays are usually short. Surgery is performed inside the mouth so there is no scarring.
- Maxillofacial SurgerySTAFF Dr. Robinson received his undergraduate and dental degrees from the University of Kentucky, graduating Phi Beta Kappa (undergraduate) and Alpha Omega from dental school, where he was also valedictorian. He earned his medical degree from the University of Nebraska and served his internship with the Department of General Surgery, University of Nebraska Medical Center. Dr. Robinson served his residency with the Department of Oral Surgery and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Nebraska. He was board certified by the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in 1987.
- Tooth ExtractionsWisdom Teeth Extraction: Wisdom teeth (or third molars) are the last teeth to appear. The extraction of wisdom teeth is necessary when they grow sideways, appear partially or become trapped in the bone. This can lead to infection, damage to neighboring teeth and other problems. Eruption of wisdom teeth can cause properly aligned teeth to shift and cause crowding. The removal of wisdom teeth is commonly performed on an outpatient basis in the hospital or in the oral surgeon's office.