Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY

• • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is a specialized field of dentistry and a recognized surgical discipline that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of conditions affecting the mouth, jaws, face, and neck.

• This specialty encompasses the management of:

  • - Cystic and tumoral lesions in both soft tissues (such as the cheek, palate, tongue, lips, and muscles) and hard tissues (teeth and jawbones),

  • - Fractures of the teeth and jaws,

  • - Impacted or erupted teeth, including their removal (extraction) or surgical assistance in eruption,

  • - Pre-prosthetic surgeries, such as the surgical correction of the alveolar ridge (crest) to improve denture fit and function,

  • - Dental implant placement, including advanced techniques like sinus lifting and bone grafting when necessary to ensure proper implant integration.

• • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery combines both medical and dental expertise to provide surgical and non-surgical solutions, often performed under local or general anesthesia, depending on the complexity and needs of each case.