- Dental ExaminationThis initial visit will be a comprehensive examination with the necessary diagnostic x-rays, as well as information provided by your dentist, so that your situation can be thoroughly evaluated and the ideal treatment plan can be determined. If your dentist has taken x-rays recently, please request that they be forwarded to our office.
- X-raysOur office in Pasadena features the latest innovative technology, including digital radiography. To support a higher level of patient care, we use in-office 3D Cone Beam imaging for diagnosis and treatment. The 3D scans provide a detailed look at teeth, bone, nerves and tissue with three-dimensional and cross-sectional views that allow the doctors to see all of the aspects of the anatomy that cannot be adequately viewed with conventional dental x-rays.
- Oral Cancer ScreeningPasadena oral surgery patients of Lytle, Tate & Stamper can rest assured that oral cancer screening and biopsy of any conspicuous tissue is a routine part of our everyday practice. Even if you’re found to have oral cancer, the bones and soft tissues typically damaged by it can be surgically reconstructed and repaired. Infections in your mouth, jaw, and neck can be treated with relative ease, though the sooner they are detected, the better.
- Teeth Cleaning
- Space MaintainersTooth replacement with a bridge requires cutting down the adjacent natural teeth to place crowns and a false tooth to serve as space maintainer.
- CrownsAt this point, based on the recommendation of your surgeon, a crown may be placed immediately following the surgical procedure. If this is not possible, impressions may be taken instead, with your crown being placed a few days later. Alternatively, a removable retainer with an attached tooth may be recommended in the interim of a more permanent solution.
- Bridges
- DenturesIn years past, replacement of entire upper and/or lower teeth sets meant one thing – dentures. While it’s true that dentures are a relatively quick and economical means of replacing all of the teeth, Pasadena patients should be aware that they come with a number of downsides...
- Dental ImplantsDr. Lytle is a Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with degrees in medicine and dentistry. As one of the most highly skilled implant surgeons in Southern California, he has focused much of his practice on implant reconstruction and offers patients missing all of their teeth numerous treatment options, including the All-on-4 ® treatment concept and Zygomatic implants. Dr. Lytle collaborates with his referral colleagues to restore patients’ smiles with optimal functional and aesthetic results.
- Oral SurgeryLytle, Tate and Stamper is an established oral surgery practice that offers a variety of effective, high-quality procedures, including the All-on-4® treatment concept. Pasadena patients choose our practice or are referred by their general dentist because of our advanced training in surgical processes and the excellent care we provide.
- Jaw SurgeryAfter dental school, Dr. Chan completed an internship in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern/Parkland Memorial Hospital before returning to Los Angeles for a six-year Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency training at USC. This included attending the Keck School of Medicine of USC and graduating with a medical degree. Dr. Chan has experience in dental implants, dentoalveolar extractions, general anesthesia, orthognathic/corrective jaw surgery, maxillofacial trauma, oral pathology, and craniofacial/cleft surgery. He also received a scholarship from the Osteo Science Foundation for training in dental implant procedures including soft and hard tissue regeneration, sinus augmentation, implant-supported dentures, and platelet-rich plasma. During his residency, he was actively involved in clinical research and first authored several publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- Maxillofacial SurgeryCommitted to the profession, Dr. Stamper has spent much of his career serving in leadership positions, as Past President of both the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and the California Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. He maintains active membership in both of these associations, as well as several other professional organizations. A former Board Examiner for the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dr. Stamper also contributed his time and expertise to advancing the specialty of through board certification.
- Tooth ExtractionsSome tooth extractions are done as a preventive measure while others are done to correct existing problems. While there are many reasons why patients need teeth removal in Pasadena, some of the most common are...
- Bone GraftingImmediately following removal of the damaged or decayed tooth, a dental implant is placed in the socket left behind. Bone grafting material is used to fill in completely around the implant, maintaining natural contours.
- OrthodonticsA crowded mouth: Sometimes teeth are extracted to prepare the mouth for orthodontics. Teeth that are too big for your mouth or that are unable to erupt into proper position can compromise efforts to straighten teeth, so extraction may be needed. This may also be done for impacted teeth regardless of plans for orthodontics.
- General DentistryOur practice has a longstanding tradition of providing quality oral surgery care and dental implant treatment for families in Pasadena. We work closely with our colleagues in general dentistry, who trust our standard of excellence in personalized care, to develop individualized treatment plans and provide the care our patients deserve.