Sep 14, 2026 | Blogs
Jaw surgery begins with general anesthesia, followed by precise bone repositioning guided by 3D imaging. Used at Siouxland Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery’s Sioux Falls facility. Surgeons like Denis Miller, DDS, MBA, secure the jaw with plates and screws, then... 
Sep 14, 2026 | Blogs
Bone grafting costs typically range from $300 to $5,148, depending on graft type, location, and complexity. Synthetic grafts often cost $300 to $800 per implant site. Grafts using your own bone reach $2,500 to $3,500 due to added surgical and anesthesia requirements.... 
Sep 14, 2026 | Blogs
Dental bone graft recovery unfolds in stages: initial healing takes about a week, with tenderness, swelling, and bruising subsiding within one to two weeks. Full bone integration requires at least three months before implant placement, though larger grafts demand nine... 
Sep 14, 2026 | Blogs
Dental implants remain a safe, effective option for seniors, with success rates matching those of younger patients. Age alone does not disqualify you; bone density and overall health matter more. Siouxland Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeryevaluates each patient... 
Sep 14, 2026 | Blogs
Same-day dental implants — often described as tooth extraction and implant same day treatment — replace an extracted tooth in a single appointment when jawbone health supports immediate placement. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons evaluate bone density, infection...Sep 10, 2026 | Blogs
Key Takeaways Orthognathic surgery corrects misaligned jawbones when orthodontics alone cannot properly address the underlying problem. Jaw surgery can improve function and facial balance, including problems with chewing, biting, speech, and certain breathing issues.... 