Oral Surgery Associates is an exciting joint venture between Dr Neil Luyk and Dr Ian Cathro, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, surgeons of the mouth, face and jaws."Dr Neil Luyk removed my wisdom teeth in June. The entire procedure - from my first contact with reception, through to the follow up call after the surgery - was thorough, efficient and personal. Each time I went to the practice my appointments were on time, I was given all the information I needed and told exact costs up front. After my surgery I was given more information, plus all the after care things I needed and Dr Luyk personally called me to see how my recovery was going. All in all I could not have had a better experience with Luyk and Cathro Oral Surgery Associates and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them."R. Nicholls.Our services include:? Wisdom Teeth - Wisdom teeth are trouble. It is not unusual for these teeth to become "stuck", wedged in. Being the last teeth to come through into the mouth, often there is not enough room for them, causing a number of problems.? Implants - a dental implant is a small titanium screw that serves as the replacement for the root portion of a missing natural tooth, used as a solution for replacing single or multiple missing teeth.? Anaesthesia - surgery will usually be performed under local anaesthetic with intravenous sedation or general anaesthesia.? TMJ Disorders - the Temporomandibular Joint allows your mouth to open and close and move from side to side when chewing. Some people suffer from disorders affecting one or both TMJs, muscles and surrounding tissues, often causing pain and restricted jaw function.? Galileos X-ray Machine - Oral Surgery Associates is the first Dental Practice in Auckland to have the Sirona, Galileos, 3D, Cone Beam Xray machine. Galileos sets new standards by using much less radiation than conventional CT x-rays. This machine has the ability to produce a 3 dimensional picture of the patient's teeth and jaws, which benefits patients as the oral surgeon is able to see and diagnose conditions more accurately and before they become a real problem."If it had not been for Neil's intervention in January of this year our son Cameron would have been left with permanent damage to his jaw. I would recommend Neil and his very helpful reassuring staff to anyone needing Oral Surgery. Our family cannot speak highly enough of Neil Luyk."McMurray Family