Dr. Thomas James Teenier M.D.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
4210 Weber Rd Suite 1 Corpus Christi TX, 78411About
Dr. Thomas Teenier is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Corpus Christi, TX. Dr. Teenier specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Teenier is a unique dental specialist who can provide emergency medicine, perform general surgery and give anesthesia. These medical doctors are the only type of medical care specialist who can administer anesthesia, besides anesthesiologists. Typical procedures performed by Dr. Teenier are tooth extractions, especially wisdom teeth, corrective jaw surgery, cleft palate surgery and reconstructive surgery after an injury. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons can also perform dental work including placing dental implants. These surgeons might also deal with conditions of sleep apnea, oral cancers and more.
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Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Management of complications associated with mandible fracture treatment.
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- Effects of local anesthesia on bite force generation and electromyographic activity.
- Integration of the medical degree in oral and maxillofacial surgery training: a survey of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons membership.
- Treatment of comminuted mandibular fractures by open reduction and rigid internal fixation.
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