Scope of Services

The Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Service covers a wide range of procedures, from routine dental extractions to complex reconstructive surgeries. Some of the common services offered by oral and maxillofacial surgeons include:

1. Tooth Extractions: Oral surgeons are often involved in extracting impacted wisdom teeth, severely damaged or infected teeth, and teeth that might impede orthodontic treatments.

2. Dental Implants: They are skilled in placing dental implants, which are artificial tooth roots used to support dental prostheses like crowns, bridges, or dentures.

3. Orthognathic Surgery: This corrective jaw surgery addresses skeletal and dental irregularities, often correcting functional problems like malocclusion (misaligned bite) and improving facial aesthetics.

4. Facial Trauma: Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are trained to treat facial injuries resulting from accidents, sports, or violence. They can repair fractures of the facial bones and soft tissues.

5. Cleft Lip and Palate Repair: Surgeons play a vital role in the multidisciplinary team caring for individuals born with cleft lips and palates. They perform surgeries to correct these congenital anomalies and restore normal function and appearance.

6. Pathologic Conditions: Oral surgeons diagnose and treat conditions such as cysts, tumors, and other growths in the oral and facial regions.

7. Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders: Patients with TMJ disorders, which can cause pain and dysfunction in the jaw joint, can find relief through surgical and non-surgical treatments provided by oral surgeons.

8. Cosmetic Procedures: Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are also involved in cosmetic procedures, such as facial rejuvenation surgeries, chin and cheek implants, and lip augmentation.