ORAL - MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY

What is maxillofacial surgery?

Maxillofacial surgery is a special type of dentistry. It includes operations to correct diseases, injuries and defects in your face, jaw or mouth. Maxillofacial surgeons are advanced specialists who diagnose and treat problems related to:

• The bones and tissues of your jaw and the lower part of the face (maxillofacial region).
• The roof of your mouth (palate).
• Teeth.

Why is maxillofacial surgery performed?

Maxillofacial surgery is performed for the following purposes:

• Improve jaw function,
• Relieving pains,

Maxillofacial surgery can address a wide variety of dental problems and conditions, such as:

• To diagnose the causes of chronic toothache.
• Preparation of the mouth for dental implants and prostheses (such as dentures).
• Placement of dental implants.
• Removal (extraction) of embedded teeth.
• Treatment of oral diseases.
• Procedures can also treat jaw problems such as:

Bone grafting or bone transplantation from another part of the body to replace the missing bone in your jaw.

Reconstructing your jaw to correct an abnormal bite.

Treatment of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders that affect the area where your lower jaw connects to your skull.

To treat trauma-related injuries to your face, jaw and mouth.