WHAT IS ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
Oral and maxillofacial surgery is a surgical specialty that involves surgical interventions in the mouth, teeth, and jaw area. Surgeons specialized in this field perform various surgical procedures. Some common oral and maxillofacial surgery procedures include:
- Tooth Extraction: Removal of teeth, especially decayed, broken, or teeth that need to be removed.
- Dental Implants: Placement of titanium implants into the jawbone to replace missing teeth.
- Soft Tissue Surgery: Surgical treatment of soft tissues inside or around the mouth, such as oral cancer surgery or soft tissue biopsy.
- Surgical Treatment of Cystic Lesions: Surgical removal of cysts or tumors in the jawbone.
- Orthodontic Surgery: Surgical interventions to correct teeth as part of orthodontic treatment.
- Treatment of Jaw Fractures: Surgical treatment of fractures in the jawbone.
- Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Surgery: Surgical treatment of temporomandibular joint problems.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery is generally performed under local or general anesthesia. These surgical procedures can help patients regain their oral and jaw health, relieve pain, and treat various oral, dental, and jaw problems.