ORAL MAXILLOFACIAL
SURGERY
Oral and maxillofacial surgery focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the mouth, jaw, face, and skull. It includes procedures like wisdom tooth extraction, jaw realignment (orthognathic surgery), dental implants, treatment of facial trauma, cleft lip and palate repair, and tumor removal. These surgeries restore function, correct deformities, and enhance aesthetics. Advanced techniques, including minimally invasive and reconstructive methods, help improve healing, reduce complications, and ensure better outcomes for patients with both medical and cosmetic concerns.
Corrective Jaw Surgery:
Corrective jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery) realigns the upper and lower jaws to correct bite issues, facial asymmetry, and breathing problems. It treats conditions like malocclusion, TMJ disorders, and sleep apnea. The procedure improves chewing, speech, and appearance, often combined with orthodontics. Performed using advanced surgical techniques, it enhances function, balance, and overall facial harmony.
Orthognathic Surgery:
Orthognathic surgery, or corrective jaw surgery, realigns the upper and lower jaws to fix bite issues, facial asymmetry, and breathing difficulties. It treats conditions like malocclusion, TMJ disorders, and sleep apnea. Often combined with orthodontic treatment, the procedure enhances function, speech, and aesthetics. Performed using advanced techniques, it improves jaw alignment, facial balance, and overall quality of life.
Craniofacial Surgery:
Craniofacial surgery corrects congenital and acquired deformities of the skull, face, and jaw, including cleft lip and palate, craniosynostosis, and facial trauma. It restores function, improves appearance, and enhances quality of life. Using advanced surgical techniques, including bone grafts and implants, the procedure reshapes facial structures, ensuring proper development, symmetry, and overall facial harmony.
Dental Implant Surgery :
Dental implant surgery replaces missing teeth by inserting titanium posts into the jawbone, which fuse with bone over time to provide a stable foundation for crowns, bridges, or dentures. This procedure restores function, prevents bone loss, and improves aesthetics. Performed under local anesthesia, it involves minimal discomfort and a recovery period for proper integration, ensuring long-term durability and a natural-looking smile.
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Dental Bone Grafting:
Dental bone grafting rebuilds jawbone density to support dental implants or restore bone lost due to injury, disease, or tooth extraction. Grafts can be sourced from the patient (autograft), donor (allograft), animal (xenograft), or synthetic materials. The procedure promotes bone regeneration, strengthening the jaw for future dental work. Healing takes several months, ensuring a solid foundation for implants and oral function.
Maxillectomy Reconstructive facial surgery:
Maxillectomy removes part or all of the upper jaw (maxilla) to treat tumors, trauma, or infections. Reconstruction involves bone grafts, flaps, or prosthetics to restore function, speech, and facial structure. Techniques like microvascular free flaps help rebuild the jaw for better aesthetics and oral function. The goal is to improve quality of life while maintaining symmetry and restoring essential functions like chewing and speaking.
Sleep Apnea Surgery:
Sleep apnea surgery treats obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) by removing or repositioning tissues that block airflow. Procedures include UPPP (Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty), genioglossus advancement, and maxillomandibular advancement. In severe cases, Inspire therapy (implantable nerve stimulator) may be used. Surgery aims to open airways, reduce snoring, and improve breathing, enhancing sleep quality and overall health.
Wisdom Teeth Extraction :
Wisdom teeth extraction removes third molars that are impacted, misaligned, or causing pain, infection, or crowding. The procedure is often performed under local or general anesthesia, with the teeth extracted whole or in sections. Recovery includes swelling and mild discomfort, managed with pain relievers and soft foods. Early removal helps prevent complications like cysts, decay, and damage to adjacent teeth.
Lip and Tongue-Tie Surgeries :
Lip and tongue-tie surgeries (frenectomy) release restrictive oral tissues affecting speech, feeding, and oral function. The procedure, performed with a scalpel or laser, improves tongue mobility, breastfeeding in infants, and speech development. It is quick, minimally invasive, and has a short recovery time. Early intervention helps prevent dental issues, speech difficulties, and feeding challenges.
TMJ Treatment:
TMJ (temporomandibular joint) treatment addresses jaw pain, clicking, and limited movement caused by dysfunction or arthritis. Non-surgical options include pain relievers, physical therapy, bite guards, and lifestyle changes. Severe cases may require procedures like arthrocentesis, Botox injections, or TMJ surgery. Treatment aims to relieve pain, restore function, and prevent further joint damage for better jaw mobility.
Dentoalveolar Trauma Management:
Dentoalveolar trauma management treats injuries to teeth, gums, and surrounding bone caused by accidents or impact. Treatments include repositioning dislocated teeth, splinting, root canal therapy, or extractions for severely damaged teeth. In complex cases, surgical repair of fractures or soft tissue injuries may be needed. Prompt care helps preserve tooth function, aesthetics, and prevents long-term complications.
Genioplasty, a cosmetic procedure to reshape the chin:
Genioplasty is a cosmetic surgery that reshapes the chin to enhance facial balance and profile. It involves sliding the chin bone forward or backward (sliding genioplasty) or using implants for augmentation. The procedure corrects receding, protruding, or asymmetrical chins, improving aesthetics and jaw function. Performed under anesthesia, genioplasty provides long-lasting results with minimal scarring and a natural appearance.
