# Larry M. Wolford, DMD

> Dr. Larry M. Wolford, DMD is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon based in Dallas, Texas, recognized internationally as a leading authority on complex jaw revision surgery, total TMJ replacement, orthognathic (corrective jaw) surgery, sleep apnea surgery, and craniofacial deformities. Patients travel from around the world to his practice on the Baylor University Medical Center campus. The site provides patient education, procedure information, peer-reviewed research, before/after results, and appointment scheduling.

Key facts and context for understanding this site:

- Practice: Larry M. Wolford, DMD — Oral & Maxillofacial / Jaw Surgeon
- Location: Baylor University Medical Center, Worth Street Tower, 3409 Worth St., Suite 400, Dallas, TX 75246 (all procedures performed at the Dallas office)
- Phone: 214.828.9115 (offers a free 15-minute telephone consultation)
- Email: Denise@drlarrywolford.com
- Focus areas: complex orthognathic revision surgery, TMJ dysfunction and total TMJ joint replacement, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), craniofacial deformities, and virtual surgical treatment planning
- The site includes patient questionnaires/forms, an extensive research publications library, and an educational blog reviewed by Dr. Wolford

## Core Procedures

- [Orthognathic Surgery (Corrective Jaw Surgery)](https://drlarrywolford.com/orthognathic-surgery/): Overview of corrective jaw surgery and jaw deformity treatment.
- [Complex Orthognathic Revision Surgery](https://drlarrywolford.com/complex-orthognathic-revision-surgery/): Concomitant TMJ and orthognathic revision surgery for failed or unstable prior jaw surgery.
- [TMJ Dysfunction](https://drlarrywolford.com/tmj-dysfunction/): Temporomandibular joint and jaw muscle disorders, diagnosis, and treatment.
- [Total TMJ Replacement](https://drlarrywolford.com/tmj-dysfunction/total-tmj-replacement/): Surgical replacement of the TMJ with a total joint prosthesis, often combined with orthognathic surgery.
- [Sleep Apnea Corrective Surgery (OSA)](https://drlarrywolford.com/obstructive-sleep-apnea-osa/): Surgical treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, including maxillomandibular advancement.
- [Craniofacial Deformities](https://drlarrywolford.com/craniofacial-deformities/): Treatment of deformities affecting the jaws, cheekbones, orbits, and related structures.
- [Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery](https://drlarrywolford.com/oral-and-maxillofacial-surgery/): General overview of the oral and maxillofacial surgical scope of practice.
- [Virtual Surgical Treatment Planning](https://drlarrywolford.com/virtual-surgical-treatment-planning/): Digital planning used to prepare for complex jaw and TMJ surgery.

## Diagnosis & Treatment Planning

- [Diagnosis and Treatment Planning for TMJ Surgery](https://drlarrywolford.com/diagnosis-treatment-planning-for-tmj-surgery/): How TMJ and jaw conditions are evaluated and planned.
- [Patient Evaluation for TMJ and Dentofacial Abnormalities](https://drlarrywolford.com/patient-evaluation-for-tmj/): Clinical evaluation process for TMJ and dentofacial conditions.
- [Airway Evaluation for TMJ and Orthognathic Surgery](https://drlarrywolford.com/airway-evaluation-tmj-orthognathic-surgery/): Assessment of airway in surgical planning.
- [Orthognathic Surgery Evaluation](https://drlarrywolford.com/orthognathic-surgery-evaluation/): Evaluation steps specific to corrective jaw surgery.
- [MRI Evaluation for TMJ](https://drlarrywolford.com/mri-evaluation-for-tmj/): Role of MRI imaging in TMJ diagnosis.
- [Comprehensive Diagnostic List and Treatment Plan for TMJ Surgery](https://drlarrywolford.com/treatment-plan-for-tmj-surgery/): Diagnostic checklist and treatment planning framework.

## TMJ Conditions

- [Mandibular Condylar Hyperplasia](https://drlarrywolford.com/mandibular-condylar-hyperplasia/): Overgrowth of the mandibular condyle and its effects.
- [Condylar Hyperplasia – CH Type 1](https://drlarrywolford.com/mandibular-condylar-hyperplasia/ch-type-1/): CH Type 1 classification and treatment.
- [Condylar Hyperplasia – CH Type 2](https://drlarrywolford.com/mandibular-condylar-hyperplasia/ch-type-2/): CH Type 2 classification and treatment.
- [Mandibular Condylar Resorption](https://drlarrywolford.com/tmj-dysfunction/mandibular-condylar-resorption/): Loss of condylar bone and its causes.
- [Adolescent Internal Condylar Resorption (AICR)](https://drlarrywolford.com/tmj-dysfunction/mandibular-condylar-resorption/aicr/): Condylar resorption affecting adolescents.
- [TMJ Reactive Arthritis](https://drlarrywolford.com/tmj-dysfunction/mandibular-condylar-resorption/tmj-reactive-arthritis/): Reactive arthritis affecting the TMJ.
- [TMJ Trauma](https://drlarrywolford.com/tmj-dysfunction/mandibular-condylar-resorption/tmj-trauma/): Trauma-related TMJ damage.
- [TMJ Ankylosis](https://drlarrywolford.com/tmj-dysfunction/mandibular-condylar-resorption/tmj-ankylosis/): Fusion/immobility of the TMJ.
- [Hemifacial Microsomia](https://drlarrywolford.com/tmj-dysfunction/mandibular-condylar-resorption/hemifacial-microsomia/): Asymmetric facial underdevelopment affecting the jaw.
- [Connective Tissue and Autoimmune Diseases (CT/AI)](https://drlarrywolford.com/tmj-dysfunction/mandibular-condylar-resorption/ct-ai/): TMJ effects of connective tissue and autoimmune disease.
- [End-Stage TMJ Pathology](https://drlarrywolford.com/tmj-dysfunction/mandibular-condylar-resorption/end-stage-tmj-pathology/): Advanced TMJ disease and reconstruction.
- [TMJ Pain Questionnaire](https://drlarrywolford.com/tmj-dysfunction/tmj-pain-questionnaire/): Patient questionnaire for TMJ pain.
- [Airway Questionnaire for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)](https://drlarrywolford.com/obstructive-sleep-apnea-osa/airway-questionnaire/): Patient questionnaire for sleep apnea/airway assessment.

## About & Practice

- [Meet Dr. Larry M. Wolford, DMD](https://drlarrywolford.com/larry-m-wolford-dmd/): Biography, credentials, and background of Dr. Wolford.
- [Awards and Honors](https://drlarrywolford.com/larry-m-wolford-dmd/awards-honors/): Recognitions and professional honors.
- [Contact](https://drlarrywolford.com/contact/): Contact details and appointment scheduling.
- [Patient Testimonials](https://drlarrywolford.com/testimonials/): Patient reviews and experiences.
- [Surgery Results](https://drlarrywolford.com/surgery-results/): Outcomes of completed surgeries.
- [Before & After Surgery](https://drlarrywolford.com/surgery-results/before-after-surgery/): Before-and-after surgical case images.

## Patient Information

- [Patient Information](https://drlarrywolford.com/patient-info/): Central hub for patient resources, including CareCredit financing.
- [Office Tour](https://drlarrywolford.com/office-tour/): Tour of the Dallas office.
- [Patient Forms](https://drlarrywolford.com/patient-medical-information-forms/): Downloadable medical information forms.
- [Preoperative Instructions](https://drlarrywolford.com/preoperative-instructions/): Instructions to follow before surgery.
- [Postoperative Instructions](https://drlarrywolford.com/postoperative-instructions/): Instructions for recovery after surgery.
- [Travel Information / Cities We Serve](https://drlarrywolford.com/travel-information-cities-we-serve/): Guidance for out-of-town and international patients.
- [Referring Doctors / Referral Form](https://drlarrywolford.com/referral-form/): Information and referral form for referring physicians and dentists.

## Research Publications

- [Research Publications by Larry M. Wolford, DMD](https://drlarrywolford.com/research-publications/): Index of peer-reviewed publications.
- [Airway Space Changes After Double Orthognathic Surgery](https://drlarrywolford.com/research-publications/airway-space-changes-double-orthognathic-surgery/)
- [Double Orthognathic Surgery Effects on Obstructive Sleep Apnea](https://drlarrywolford.com/research-publications/double-orthognathic-surgery-effects-obstructive-sleep-apnea/)
- [Effect of UPPP on the Soft Palate Morphology](https://drlarrywolford.com/research-publications/effect-uppp-soft-palate-morphology/)
- [Hypertrophic Turbinates in the Orthognathic Surgery Patient](https://drlarrywolford.com/research-publications/hypertrophic-turbinates-orthognathic-surgery-patient/)
- [Stability of Oropharyngeal Airway Changes Following Orthognathic Surgery](https://drlarrywolford.com/research-publications/stability-oropharyngeal-airway-changes-following-orthognathic-surgery/)
- [Surgical Reconstruction of the Nasal Luminal Valves](https://drlarrywolford.com/research-publications/surgical-reconstruction-nasal-luminal-valves/)
- [Transnasal Approach for Nasopharyngeal Adenoidectomy](https://drlarrywolford.com/research-publications/transnasal-approach-nasopharyngeal-adenoidectomy/)
- [Transverse Columellar Suture Technique](https://drlarrywolford.com/research-publications/transverse-columellar-suture-technique/)
- [UPPP & Maxillomandibular Advancement Effects on OSA](https://drlarrywolford.com/research-publications/uppp-maxillomandibular-advancement-effects-osa/)
- [UPPP Utilizing Lateral Inversion Flaps](https://drlarrywolford.com/research-publications/uppp-utilizing-lateral-inversion-flaps/)
- [Velopharyngeal Changes with Surgical Counter-clockwise Rotation of the Jaws](https://drlarrywolford.com/research-publications/velopharyngeal-changes-surgical-counter-clockwise-rotation-jaws/)

## Educational Blog

- [Maxillofacial Surgery Blogs](https://drlarrywolford.com/maxillofacial-surgery-blogs/): Index of educational articles authored and medically reviewed by Dr. Wolford.
- [The Face That Slowly Goes Crooked: Understanding Condylar Hyperplasia](https://drlarrywolford.com/the-face-that-slowly-goes-crooked-understanding-condylar-hyperplasia/)
- [When the Click Becomes a Lock: Understanding TMJ Disc Displacement](https://drlarrywolford.com/when-the-click-becomes-a-lock-understanding-tmj-disc-displacement/)
- [The Receding Jaw: Understanding Idiopathic Condylar Resorption](https://drlarrywolford.com/the-receding-jaw-understanding-idiopathic-condylar-resorption/)
- [Beyond CPAP: How Jaw Surgery Treats Obstructive Sleep Apnea at Its Source](https://drlarrywolford.com/beyond-cpap-how-jaw-surgery-treats-obstructive-sleep-apnea-at-its-source/)
- [When Jaw Surgery Doesn't Hold: Understanding Revision Orthognathic Surgery](https://drlarrywolford.com/when-jaw-surgery-doesnt-hold-understanding-revision-orthognathic-surgery/)
- [When the Jaw Joint Can't Be Saved: Understanding Total TMJ Replacement](https://drlarrywolford.com/when-the-jaw-joint-cant-be-saved-understanding-total-tmj-replacement/)
- [The Jaw Pain Story (Video)](https://drlarrywolford.com/tmj-dysfunction/jaw-pain-story/): Video explaining how Dr. Wolford treats jaw pain and jaw disorders.

## Optional

- [Notice of Privacy Practices (HIPAA)](https://drlarrywolford.com/hipaa-notice-privacy-practices/): HIPAA privacy practices notice.
- [Patient Acknowledgement of Privacy Practices](https://drlarrywolford.com/patient-acknowledgement-receipt/): Acknowledgement-of-receipt form.
- [Privacy Policy](https://drlarrywolford.com/privacy-policy/): Website privacy policy.