Dr. Michaell John Gunson D.D.S, M.D.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
9 E Pedregosa St Santa Barbara CA, 93101About
Dr. Michaell Gunson is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Santa Barbara, CA. Dr. Gunson specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Gunson 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. Gunson 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- Re: Perception of facial esthetics: a comparison of similar Class II cases treated with attempted growth modification or later orthognathic surgery. Angle Orthod. 2003;73:365-373.
- Facial planning for orthodontists and oral surgeons.
- Oral contraceptive pill use and abnormal menstrual cycles in women with severe condylar resorption: a case for low serum 17beta-estradiol as a major factor in progressive condylar resorption.
- Esthetic treatment planning for orthognathic surgery.
- Drs. G. William Arnett and Michael J. Gunson on esthetic treatment planning for orthognathic surgery. Interviewed by Dipak Chudasama.
- Pathophysiology and pharmacologic control of osseous mandibular condylar resorption.
- Pathophysiology and pharmacologic control of osseous mandibular condylar resorption. Response to Dr Schwartz.
- Hydroxyapatite/Collagen Composite Is a Reliable Material for Malar Augmentation.
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