Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Oral, dental and maxillofacial surgery, also called oral and maxillofacial surgery, are operations performed by a highly trained dental surgeon.

Oral, dental and maxillofacial surgery, also called oral and maxillofacial surgery, are operations performed by a highly trained dental surgeon. Treatment of diseases related to the face, jaw and mouth, correction of injuries or defects are the operations performed in this unit. Jaw surgeries are suitable operations to be performed after growth has stopped.

Maxillofacial surgery applications include:

• To correct an injury or a congenital condition involving the face such as cleft palate-lip,
• To prevent further wear and tear of the teeth and thus tooth loss in the future,
• To facilitate activities such as biting, chewing and swallowing,
• Relieve respiratory problems such as mouth breathing and obstructive sleep apnea