Medigy: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Oral and maxillofacial surgery is a specialty of dentistry and medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of conditions, injuries, and defects in the head, neck, face, jaws, and the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region. It is a surgical field that includes the diagnosis, surgical and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects involving both functional and aesthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region.

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are specialists who have completed both dental and medical education and have received additional training in surgical procedures. They work closely with other healthcare professionals, such as dentists, general surgeons, and plastic surgeons, to provide comprehensive care for patients.

Procedures that an oral and maxillofacial surgeon may perform include:

removal of impacted teeth

correction of jaw deformities

reconstruction of facial injuries

treatment of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders

dental implant surgery

treatment of oral and maxillofacial tumors and cysts

treatment of sleep apnea and snoring

The field of oral and maxillofacial surgery is constantly evolving with the development of new techniques and technologies to improve patient outcomes.