Maxillofacial Surgery

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are surgical specialists who treat conditions, defects, injuries, and aesthetic aspects of the mouth, teeth, jaws, and face.

Find the right Maxillofacial Surgeon for you

Medical Conditions

Dental disease of any kind
Facial trauma
Dental trauma
Gum disease
Dentofacial deformities
Head and neck tumours particularly those affecting mouth, jaws and dental structures
Cleft lip and palate
Congenital craniofacial deformities
Temporomandibular joint disorder

Specialty Areas of Interest

Facial trauma surgery
Oral and Dentoalveolar Surgery
Dental implant surgery
Surgery of head and neck tumours particularly those affecting mouth, jaws and dental structures
Cleft lip and palate surgery
Congenital craniofacial deformities
Reconstructive surgery
Facial plastic surgery
Temporomandibular joint disorders

Associated Tests

Craniofacial CT scan
Craniofacial MRI
Dental X-Rays
Facial X-Rays

Procedures

Oral and dentoalveolar surgery (mouth, teeth and gums)
Removal of impacted and buried teeth
Dental implant surgery
Bone grafting
Facial trauma surgery
Reconstructive surgery
Cleft lip and palate surgery
Congenital craniofacial deformities
Facial plastic surgery
Rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, facial implants
Temporomandibular joint surgery

What to expect

History

Your maxillofacial surgeon will need background information before deciding on the best treatment for you. He or she will ask about the problem, its progress and complications. They may also ask about other medical problems, previous surgery and your current medications.

Examination

Examination will be focussed on the area of concern. Further testing with X-Rays and CT scan commonly follow so a complete assessment and management plan can be made.