Oral, Dental, and Maxillofacial Surgery

Oral, Dental, and Maxillofacial Surgery

Oral, dental, and maxillofacial surgery is a specialized field that addresses issues related to soft and hard tissues within the mouth and the jaw and facial regions. This field encompasses all soft tissues such as cheeks, tongue, lips, and salivary glands. It also includes primary teeth, permanent teeth, jawbones, and joints.

Known as "orthognathic surgery," this specialty is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of problems in these areas.

In cases where issues cannot be corrected with non-surgical treatment, surgical methods are employed. Procedures are specifically planned for each patient and can be performed under general anesthesia, sedation, or local anesthesia.

What is Oral, Dental, and Maxillofacial Surgery?

Also referred to as "maxillofacial and oral surgery," this specialty involves procedures conducted by dental surgeons. These surgeries address genetic issues, structural abnormalities, trauma due to accidents or impact, and similar conditions.

For patients who may struggle with dental treatments due to mental or physical disabilities, treatment is often administered under general anesthesia. Similarly, general anesthesia may be recommended for those with an extreme fear of dental procedures or surgery.

Advantages of Oral, Dental, and Maxillofacial Surgery

Some procedures in this department aim to prevent dental wear, erosion, and tooth loss. Additionally, treatments provided by oral, dental, and maxillofacial surgery can help cure conditions such as obstructive sleep apnea, facilitating easier breathing through the mouth.

These procedures improve the quality of life by easing functions like chewing, biting, and swallowing. They also enhance aesthetics, bringing comfort and confidence to the patient.

Conditions Treated in Oral, Dental, and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Congenital facial anomalies,
• Deformities in the jaw, face, and mouth,
• Traumatic injuries to teeth and supporting tissues,
• Cleft palate and lip,
• Infections of the face, teeth, and jaw,
• Fractures, pains, and dislocations in the jaw and face,
• Cystic and tumoral formations,
• Soft tissue defects in and around the jawbones,
• Chin asymmetry,
• Disproportionate upper jaw position,
• Developmental disorders in the lower jaw,
• Salivary gland diseases,
• Jawbone necrosis,
• Cancers, infections, tumors, and cystic formations in the head and neck region,
• Maxillary sinus pathologies,
• Imbalance in the forward or backward positioning of the lower jaw,
• Oral lesions,
• Root fractures and obstructions,
• Temporomandibular joint treatment,
• Temporomandibular joint disorders.

Procedures in Oral, Dental, and Maxillofacial Surgery

Various cosmetic and medical applications are used to treat the conditions mentioned above. Treatments in oral, dental, and maxillofacial surgery include:

• Jaw surgeries,
• Tooth extraction (regular teeth, wisdom teeth, and impacted teeth),
• Dental implants (dental implants, zygomatic implants),
• Pre-prosthetic surgical procedures,
• Jawbone augmentation,
• Reconstruction through soft and hard tissue volume increase methods,
• Orthognathic surgery,
• Splint applications,
• Grafts (autogenous block grafts, bone grafts),
• Sinus floor elevation (sinus lifting),
• Necessary pre-prosthetic surgical corrections,
• Tumor or cyst resection,
• Apical resection,
• Orthodontic applications,
• Arthrocentesis,
• Maxillary osteotomy,
• Genioplasty,
• Bimaxillary osteotomy,
• Surgical and protective treatments for sleep apnea,
• Botox applications,
• Mandibular osteotomy,
• Open joint surgery,
• Arthroscopy,
• Maxillofacial advancement,
• Trauma treatment,
• Alveolar and maxillofacial distraction osteogenesis,
• Abscess treatments.

At Dentsite, our oral, dental, and maxillofacial surgery department combines modern technology with a team of experts. Our clinic is the right address for you and your loved ones, providing all types of surgical and conservative treatments with success.