Dr. Stacy Geisler has expertise in the surgical management of impacted teeth including wisdom teeth
and reconstruction of the jaws following tooth loss. She performs a full range of dental implant
procedures such as bone grafting and sinus augmentation. Dr. Geisler has advanced training in
outpatient anesthesia, facial reconstructive surgery of traumatic injuries as well as corrective jaw
surgery for those born with developmental deformities. She is experienced in the treatment of facial
pain, head, neck and oral pathology as well as TMJ disorders. Dr. Geisler maintains a private
practice in Lake Oswego – just outside of Portland – and is a board certified senior oral and
maxillofacial surgeon on staff at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center in Portland, Oregon.
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The practice will undergo remodeling between 10/15/21 – 11/01/21. At this time, the office will not be open to see patients, however our staff will still be there to answer the phone & help patients with questions and after care!
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Dr. Stacy Geisler is the first female, board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon in the history of the state of Oregon. Now with over twenty-five years of surgical practice, she focuses her clinical activities on facial reconstruction and implant surgery. She is constantly seeking out new technology and surgical advances in order to improve care for her patients.
Background
Dr. Geisler’s education has included the University of California, Davis and Case Western Reserve University, as well as the University of Texas, Houston and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Geisler has graduated with honors from undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. She has received numerous academic honors and is a member of many professional societies such as the American Dental Association and the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. She was a professor of oral and maxillofacial surgery at the Oregon Health and Science University for three years and has been an investigator on several research projects related to clinical care and head and neck cancer. She has been on local television and interviewed for national television programs (The Discovery Channel). Most recently, Dr. Geisler has traveled to West Africa to perform surgeries for villagers without access to healthcare.
Dr. Geisler began her early professional life as a firefighter and thus enjoys physical training such as running, weightlifting and yoga during off hours.
A lifelong lover of the arts, she and her husband Bill support the Portland Center Stage Theater and the Portland Museum of Art. When she isn’t busy putting out fires or operating, Dr. Geisler enjoys spending time with Bill and their many friends.
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.
