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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: Specialized Care for Facial, Jaw, and Oral Conditions
Oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) represents a unique branch within dentistry, focusing on diagnosing, surgically treating, and reconstructing issues related to the mouth, jaws, face, and neck. OMFS specialists are highly skilled, with dual expertise in dentistry and medicine, providing a comprehensive approach to a wide array of conditions.
OMFS Specialist Responsibilities:
• Conduct diverse surgical procedures, including:
◦ Dental implants to replace missing teeth, offering a natural look and function.
◦ Jaw correction surgeries to address irregularities affecting facial balance, bite, and breathing.
◦ Reparative surgeries for facial trauma resulting from accidents or injuries
◦ Diagnosis and management of oral diseases, including oral cancers.
◦ Surgical repair of cleft lip and palate to enhance function and appearance.
◦ Interventions for obstructive sleep apnea to improve breathing during sleep.
◦ Treatment for TMJ disorders, alleviating joint pain and dysfunction.
◦ Reconstructive surgeries post-injury or cancer treatment to restore facial aesthetics and functionality.
Advantages of OMFS Care:
• Specialized expertise for complex conditions, ensuring expert care.
• A holistic approach to treatment, balancing functional outcomes and aesthetic considerations.
• Enhancements in oral functionality and health, addressing issues like misaligned jaws and chewing difficulties.
• Improvements in facial aesthetics through reconstructive and corrective procedures.
• Increased confidence and well-being following successful treatments, positively affecting life quality and self-image.
Who Should Consult an OMFS Specialist?
Individuals facing various mouth, jaw, face, or neck challenges might require an OMFS consultation, including those with:
• The need for dental implants due to tooth loss.
• Jaw irregularities impacting function, appearance, or breathing.
• Facial injuries necessitating reconstructive efforts.
• Diagnosed oral pathologies like cancers or lesions.
• Congenital anomalies such as cleft lip and palate.
• Sleep apnea affecting overall health and sleep quality.
• TMJ issues leading to discomfort and functional problems.
• A requirement for facial reconstruction following trauma or medical treatments.
Frequently Asked Questions About
Oral, Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery Treatment
What is Implant Surgery?
It is an oral, dental and maxillofacial surgery treatment method that was developed for tooth deficiencies and is frequently used today. In implant treatment, the missing tooth is restored by embedding a screw-shaped retainer into the jawbone with a small operation. In this way, natural tooth comfort and aesthetic appearance are obtained through artificial roots.
Do impacted teeth have to be extracted?
No, not always. If the impacted tooth is associated with cyst or tumor formations, if it is likely to cause fractures, if it causes abscesses, it should be extracted.
Should all wisdom teeth be extracted?
No. If the wisdom teeth, which have erupted in the mouth without any problems, have a healthy structure, they do not need to be extracted. 20-year-old teeth with advanced caries, which cannot be easily cleaned, and which have erupted towards the cheek or tongue, should be extracted for health reasons.
How is embedded tooth extraction applied?
Impacted tooth extraction, which is among the oral, dental and maxillofacial surgery applications, is performed in a clinical setting and under local anesthesia.
Does it hurt when the impacted tooth is extracted?
Since the procedure is performed under local anaesthesia, it does not cause pain.
Are all intraoral surgical procedures performed with local anesthesia?
No. Depending on the procedure to be performed, local or general anesthesia can be applied. Operations performed under the control of specialist dentists are mostly performed under local anesthesia. however, in cases where more severe and comprehensive interventions are required, general anesthesia can be applied.
Is extraction applied in cystic cases that occur at the root tips of the teeth?
Extraction is not always performed for cysts at the root ends of the teeth. If these formations are in the initial stage, alternative treatment can be applied. Thus, no shooting is required. The problem can be completely eliminated with root canal treatment and subsequent root tip surgery. Thus, it can be ensured that the problematic tooth continues to exist in the mouth for many years.
What are the prices of oral, dental and maxillofacial surgery?
Treatment prices vary depending on which treatment method will be used. Factors such as the size of the problem, the age of the patient, the treatment equipment used, whether additional treatments are needed, and the duration of treatment also affect the price. You can get treatment process and price information by having a detailed interview with your specialist dentist.
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