Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is the treatment of issues related to hard and soft tissues of face, mouth and jaws. Maxillofacial surgeons set a strong base for cosmetic and restorative dental work which includes placing of dental implants, providing medication for obstructive sleep apnea, facial pain and infection, biopsies, removal of lesions, diagnosis and treatment of some oral cancers. It includes treatment of facial injuries, head and neck cancers, salivary gland diseases, facial disproportion, facial pain, impacted teeth, cysts and tumors of the jaws along with numerous problems affecting the oral mucosa like mouth ulcers and infections. Major types of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeries are:
- Dentoalveolar surgery
- Surgery to insert Osseo integrated dental implants and maxillofacial implants
- Plastic Surgery
- Orthognathic surgery