Distraction Osteogenesis Lake Charles LA
Distraction osteogenesis (DO) is a relatively new method of treatment for selected deformities and defects of the jaw and skull. Although it was first used in 1903, in the 1950’s the Russian orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Gabriel Ilizarov, slowly perfected the surgical and postoperative management of distraction osteogenesis treatment to correct deformities and repair defects in the arms and legs. His work went mostly unnoticed until he presented to the Western Medical Society in the mid-1960s.
Distraction osteogenesis was first used to treat defects of the oral and facial region in 1990. Since then, the surgical and technological advances made in the field of distraction osteogenesis have provided oral and maxillofacial surgeons with a safe and predictable method to treat selected deformities.
If you have questions about distraction osteogenesis, please call our office at Lake Charles Office Phone Number 337-478-0468 and schedule an appointment with Dr. Boudreaux or Dr. Fisher.
Frequently Asked Questions About Distraction Osteogenesis
What does the term distraction osteogenesis mean? Simply stated, distraction osteogenesis means the slow movement apart (distraction) of two bony segments in a manner such that new bone is allowed to grow and fill in the gap created by the separating bony segments.
Is the surgery for distraction osteogenesis more involved than “traditional surgery” for a similar procedure? No. Distraction osteogenesis surgery is usually done on an outpatient basis with most of the patients going home the same day of surgery. The surgical procedure itself is less invasive so there is usually less pain and swelling.
Will my insurance company cover the cost of osteogenesis surgical procedure? Most insurance companies will cover the cost of the osteogenesis surgical procedure provided that there is adequate and accurate documentation of the patient’s condition. Of course, individual benefits within the insurance company policy vary. After you are seen for your consultation at our office, we will assist you in determining whether or not your insurance company will cover a particular surgical procedure.
Is distraction osteogenesis painful? Since all distraction osteogenesis surgical procedures are done while the patient is under general anesthesia, pain during the surgical procedure is not an issue. Postoperatively, you will be supplied with appropriate analgesics (pain killers) to keep you comfortable, and antibiotics to fight off infection. Activation of the distraction device to slowly separate the bones may cause mild discomfort. In general, the slow movement of bony segments produces discomfort roughly similar to having braces tightened.
What are the benefits of distraction osteogenesis vs. traditional surgery for a similar condition? Distraction osteogenesis surgical procedures typically produce less pain and swelling than the traditional surgical procedure for a similar condition. Distraction osteogenesis eliminates the need for a second surgical site to harvest bone graft material. Lastly, distraction osteogenesis is associated with greater stability when used in major cases where significant movement of bony segments are involved.
What are the disadvantages of distraction osteogenesis? Distraction osteogenesis requires the patient to return to the surgeon’s office frequently during the initial two weeks after surgery. This is necessary because in this time frame the surgeon will need to closely monitor the patient for any infection and teach the patient how to activate the appliance. In some cases, a second minor office surgical procedure is necessary to remove the distraction appliance.
Can distraction osteogenesis be used instead of bone grafts to add bone to my jaws? Yes. Recent advances in technology have provided the oral and maxillofacial surgeon with a distraction device that can be used to slowly grow bone in selected areas of bone loss that has occurred in the upper and lower jaws. The newly formed bone can then serve as an excellent foundation for dental implants.
Does distraction osteogenesis leave scars on the face? No. The entire surgery is performed within the mouth and the distraction devices used by Drs. Boudreaux or Fisher remain inside the mouth. There are no facial surgical incisions made, therefore, no facial scars result.
Are there any age limitations for patients who can receive osteogenesis? No. Distraction osteogenesis works well on patients of all ages. In general, the younger the patient the shorter the distraction time and the faster the consolidation phase. Adults require slightly longer period of distraction and consolidation because the bone regenerative capabilities are slightly slower than those of adolescence or infants.
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Drs. Boudreaux and Fisher are experienced oral surgeons who can perform several procedures, including dental implant placement, wisdom teeth removal, and jaw surgery. Contact us to learn more!
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Dr Boudreaux is very knowledgeable and explained everything that was going on with my mouth problem. Thanks to him.
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Everyone was so nice. Morgan was GREAT. Very sweet and knowledgeable. The lady that did my IV did a great job. Thanks Dr. Boudreaux for taking such good care of me.
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Dr. Boudreaux is the only doctor that actually took time out of his busy schedule to call and check on me after every procedure he performed on me. You service to me has been excellent. His staff is top notch!
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I was surprised how quickly we were able to get an appointment. Service from everyone we dealt with was awesome! I would definitely recommend using them.
- Leah S
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Staff was wonderful! Dr. Fisher was great and made my nervous teenager feel comfortable! Would definitely recommend Dr. Fisher for any oral surgery needs
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Dr. Boudreaux and his team did an amazing job rom bing all four of my wisdom teeth. This is day two and I’m barely in any pain at all. His stuff are the best people ever, genuinely kind & caring for each patient. Very easy to get in the work very fast to get me scheduled in and I was in and out in no time. To top it off the day I got back Dr B himself took time out in his day to call and leave a voice mail checking on me and making sure I am good and have his time 24/7. Now how many dr offices around here you know that actually does all that! I will recommended and will go back(if anything needed) with out hesitation!
- Alison F
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I was very impressed by their excellent service and kindness of the staff! Dr. Boudreaux was courteous and very professional at what he does! I came home and hardly had any pain at all! I would recommend him and his staff to anyone who needs any of their services! They were great!!
- James B
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I highly recommend Lake Charles Oral Surgery! All the staff were exceptionally kind, caring and did a great job easing my fears. I had two extractions done and didn’t feel any pain at all. Dr. Boudreaux was very gentle and has excellent bedside manners. Everyone was very reassuring and made this procedure go so much more smoothly than I was expecting!
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Dr. Boudreaux and the entire staff are very professional and thorough. Great job explaining all my options and performing the agreed upon solution. I would recommend anyone having issues with their wisdom teeth to not delay making an appointment Troy V
- Troy V
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Every single person from the receptionist to the surgeon was extremely professional and kind. Everything was explained in great detail and every care was taken to insure my questions were answered and I was comfortable.
- Somer B
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This place is amazing I will never go anywhere else! To the wonderful team that took care of me, You guys rock and were so kind, gentle, and all-around amazing to me! Thank you guys so much and I will be seeing you in the future
- Lynsey N
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I have never been treated as wonderful as Dr. Boudreaux and the staff have treated me in any other Dr. Office, dental or not. Definitely dont want dental work done again but if I have to I'd choose LCOS.
- Celia L
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Dr. Boudreaux and staff were extremely nice!! Everything went perfect even though i was so nervous. Would definitely recommend!!
- Meagan S.
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This was my first surgery and I’m 35 years Old. I had anxiety going into this but Dr. Boudreaux and his staff were absolutely amazing and any doubt I had was erased. They talked to me and explained everything. I knew I was in safe hands. I wouldn’t have wanted anyone but Dr. Boudreaux to perform the surgery. I can not say enough about the amazing staff!!
- Ashley J.
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Great staff and ease of procedure! Derek did great after surgery. No problems.
- Derek D
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Absolutely amazing staff from start to finish!! Highly recommend Dr. Boudreaux and his staff!!
- Michelle G
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I've read the reviews and honestly the low reviews just aren't fair, the entire office was just Wonderful! I had to have a wisdom tooth pulled during the covid mess. The staff took serious care to keep them and myself away from all risk possible of covid, bringing papers to my car, opening all doors ext. All of the staff asked if I had any questions more than once. Dr. Boudreaux explained why my tooth was hurting and how he would remove it, also explained the condition of all my wisdom teeth. When I told him I'd really wanted to at least get both the lower ones out he was just fine adding more work in, so I asked about an upper that would be a problem eventually. He was happy to help with that also. The other upper he said he'd take out if I wanted but really felt it was very unlikely to ever be a problem, so dont tell me their money hungry! Afterwards he came back in after I was awake to see if I had questions and check on me. My nurse took me out to meet my ride and gave her all the instructions on care that were also given to me. And Dr. Boudreaux called me himself to check on me, go over care and eating instructions and offered again a chance to ask questions about any of the procedure. They even waited to take my partial denture out till I was asleep and put it back before I woke up, they could see that my denture is embarrassing to me so they took care of me with that too. No judgment at all!!! Pricing actually isn't bad for what your getting, 2 years ago another dr doing just one wisdom tooth under iv sedation was 300 more than this place so that's something to think about... I can't thank this place enough for the great care they gave me, special thanks to my "Leo" nurse for being Amazing!
- Sarah V
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So I had an oral surgery performed today at this place and it was performed by Dr. Boudreaux. I must say, he and his staff were very courteous and very professional on both my visits. I was called with reminders of my visits and I was called by Dr. Boudreaux’s office a few hours after my procedure was performed on how I was feeling. I did not answer and received a text following the call to ask on how I was doing. I responded and his office responded back. If you need wisdom teeth pulled or whatever you need done I definitely recommend this place. The professionalism and courtesy of this office was astounding.
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