Restoring a jaw disfigured by a large tumor is a complicated endeavor. Doing it all in one day is even more complex. Scripps is one of only a handful of health systems that perform Jaw-in-aDay surgery. The procedure is used to treat both cancerous and benign tumors in the upper or lower jaw, as well as bone loss from radiation therapy or side effects from certain medications. The procedure can significantly decrease the number of surgeries required for reconstruction and dental restoration. Click here to learn how Scripps surgeons leverage decades of expertise, advanced technology and multidisciplinary collaboration to make this life changing surgery possible.
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