Hospitals in Action

Teen Is Back at School After Overcoming Jaw Tumor & Jaw Restoration

Israel was shocked when doctors discovered a tumor in his jaw that required complex surgery. That’s when UC Davis Health stepped in to provide a novel jaw restoration procedure.

During a routine dentist appointment, 14-year-old Israel Lomat learned that not only did he need his wisdom teeth removed, but his x-ray also revealed a tumor in his jawbone. While the tumor was benign, it was destroying his bone and required removal. Thanks to a novel jaw restoration procedure at UC Davis Health, Lomat had his jaw and teeth restored and returned to school just a few months later.

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