Steven R. Tucker, d.m.d., p.s.c.

oral and maxillofacial surgery is the speciality of the dental profession that deals with the diagnosis,surgical, and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of the mouth, jaws, and face. dr. steven r. tucker; oral and maxillofacial surgery dr. tucker is a board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon in owensboro, ky usa. professional surgical services include the following: 1.) surgical extraction of impacted 3rd molars (wisdom teeth) 2.) dental implants 3.) surgical extraction of fractured / carious teeth 4.) simple extractions 5.) surgical extraction of supernumerary teeth 6.) oral / jaw biopsies of tumors, cysts, ulcerations (hard and soft tissue) 7.) surgical exposure of impacted teeth (canines) for orthodontic treatment 8.) insertion of orthodontic anchorage devices (tads and c-plates) 9.) orthodontic surgery (ddo, dentoalveolar distraction osteogenesis) 10.) cosmetic chin advancement (genioplasty) 11.) over-denture dental implants for denture retention 12.) bon