Oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS), which is also called "maxillofacial surgery," is a specialized area of dentistry that diagnoses and treats problems with the face, jaw, mouth, and neck. This field encompasses a diverse range of procedures, including corrective jaw surgeries and reconstructive surgeries for facial trauma caused by various factors such as congenital anomalies, developmental issues, traumatic injuries, infections, and tumors.

Types of Maxillofacial Surgeries

• Orthognathic Surgery

  Orthognathic surgery corrects jaw and facial bone misalignments, such as underbites, overbites, and asymmetrical jaw growth, to enhance both bite function and facial aesthetics.

• Facial Trauma Reconstruction

  Surgical procedures are employed to repair facial trauma caused by accidents, falls, assaults, or sports injuries, aiming to restore broken facial bones, repair soft tissue damage, and minimize scarring

• Dental Implant Surgery

  Dental implants are surgically inserted into the jawbone to replace missing teeth, following an assessment of bone density, oral health, and anatomical suitability for implant placement.

• Treatment for Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders

  Maxillofacial surgeons employ various treatment approaches, including medication, physical therapy, and minimally invasive techniques, to alleviate symptoms and restore normal jaw function in individuals with abnormal temporomandibular joints.

• Cleft Lip and Palate Repair

  Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, maxillofacial surgeons perform corrective surgeries to close clefts, improve speech, normalize eating patterns, and enhance facial aesthetics

• Bone Grafting

  This procedure involves the transplantation of bone from one area of the body to another, often used to replace missing jawbone tissue