At Aligned Oral and Facial Surgery, our treatment approach takes into account a plan that will
provide the optimal functional and esthetic result for patients. Restoring or enhancing facial
balance is important whether it involves restoring or creating a beautiful smile with dental
implants, orthognathic (corrective jaw surgery), or adjunct cosmetic procedures.
We strive to provide a positive customer experience so that patients feel valued and will be our
advocates.
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Dr. Caloss has 20 years of clinical experience treating complex facial deformities. He combines training in orthognathic and cosmetic surgery to provide a unique approach to patient care. He has trained with surgeons who were pioneers in the development of modern orthognathic surgery techniques. He completed a post-graduate facial cosmetic surgery fellowship. Throughout his career, he has remained at the forefront of the development of digital technology for facial cosmetic procedures. Examples include virtual surgical planning to correct dentofacial deformities and the use of custom facial implants for the augmentation of the cheek and jawline. He has trained other surgeons, performed research, and published cutting-edge techniques over the past 20 years.
Ron Caloss earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Texas at Austin and followed that by earning a D.D.S. in 1994 and an M.D. in 1999 from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. He completed a general surgery internship at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. He completed residency training in hospital dentistry at Wake Forest University in Winston Salem, N.C., and oral and maxillofacial surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center. He completed a facial cosmetic and reconstructive fellowship at Baptist Golden Triangle Hospital in Columbus, Mississippi.
Dr. Caloss has been in practice for over twenty years. He was in private practice in the Dallas-Fort Worth area prior to accepting a faculty position in the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. In 2008, he was recruited to join the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMC) to establish the post-graduate residency program in oral and maxillofacial surgery. The residency program became accredited and well-established during his tenure as program director and later department chair. His areas of clinical interest include orthognathic and TMJ surgery.
Board-certified in oral and maxillofacial surgery, Dr. Caloss is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Dental Association, the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, and the Christian Medical and Dental Association. He is the author or co-author of several peer-reviewed articles in professional publications.
Dental implants are designed to provide a foundation for replacement teeth that look, feel, and function like natural teeth. The person who has lost teeth regains the ability to eat virtually anything and can smile with confidence, knowing that teeth appear natural and that facial contours will be preserved.
Wisdom Teeth Removal
Third molars are commonly referred to as wisdom teeth. They are usually the last teeth to develop and are located in the back of your mouth, behind your second molars. Their development is usually completed between the middle teenage years and early twenties, a time traditionally associated with the onset of maturity and the attainment of wisdom.
Our practice can evaluate the position of the wisdom teeth and predict if there are present or future potential problems. Studies have shown that early evaluation and treatment result in a superior outcome for the patient. Patients are generally first evaluated in the mid-teenage years by their dentist, orthodontist, or by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon.
Oral Pathology
The inside of the mouth is normally lined with a special type of skin (mucosa) that is smooth and coral pink in color. Any alteration in this appearance could be a warning sign for a pathological process. The most serious of these is oral cancer.
The following can be signs at the beginning of a pathological process or cancerous growth:
Reddish patches (erythroplasia) or whitish patches (leukoplakia) in the mouth
A sore that fails to heal and bleeds easily
A lump or thickening on the skin lining the inside of the mouth
Chronic sore throat or hoarseness and/or difficulty in chewing or swallowing
These changes can be detected on the lips, cheeks, palate, and gum tissue around the teeth, tongue, face, and/or neck. Pain does not always occur with pathology, and curiously, is not often associated with oral cancer. However, any patient with facial and/or oral pain without an obvious cause or reason may also be at risk for oral cancer.
We would recommend performing an oral cancer self-examination monthly. Remember that your mouth is one of your body’s most important warning systems. Do not ignore suspicious lumps or sores. Please contact us so we can assist you with any questions or concerns.
Implant Supported Overdenture
An Implant Supported Overdenture is a contemporary restoration that has revolutionized the way surgeons and dentists think of replacing a full set of teeth. Standard dentures are unsecured prostheses with inherent limitations. Most often, dentures are painful, inconvenient and unstable. Such dentures can make chewing foods difficult, limiting the foods that you once enjoyed. Modern dentistry can help with implant supported dentures.
The Implant Supported Overdenture treatment concept replaces your missing teeth with a full dental bridge supported by dental implants.
Bone Grafting
Bone grafting can repair implant sites with inadequate bone structure due to previous extractions, gum disease, or injuries. The bone is either obtained from a tissue bank or your own bone is taken from the jaw, hip or tibia (below the knee).
Orthognathic Surgery (Jaw Surgery)
Orthognathic surgery is needed when the top and bottom jaws don’t meet correctly and/or teeth don’t adequately fit within the jaw. Teeth are straightened with orthodontics, and corrective jaw surgery repositions a misaligned jaw. This not only improves facial appearance but also ensures that teeth meet correctly and function properly.
Tooth Extraction
A tooth extraction is a dental procedure where a tooth is removed from its socket in the bone. It's typically done for various reasons, such as severe decay, damage, or overcrowding. The process involves loosening the tooth in its socket and then carefully removing it.