Maxillofacial oral surgery is a specialised area of dentistry that focuses on treating conditions and injuries that affect the mouth, jaw, and face.
What Is Oral Surgery?
Oral surgery is a specialised field of dentistry that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the mouth, jaw, face, and neck. This type of surgery is typically performed by our highly trained maxillofacial surgeons. Maxillofacial oral surgery covers a wide range of procedures, from routine extractions to complex reconstructive surgeries. Some of the most common conditions that may require maxillofacial oral surgery include:
- Impacted teeth
- Facial trauma
- Cleft lip and palate
- Oral cancer
- Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders