Oral surgery is a specialized field of dentistry that involves surgical procedures performed on the mouth, jaws, and face. It focuses on diagnosing, treating, and managing conditions and diseases that require surgical intervention. Oral surgeons, also known as oral and maxillofacial surgeons, are dental specialists who have undergone additional training to perform these surgical procedures.An oral and maxillofacial surgeon can diagnose and treat a wide variety conditions.
Oral surgery encompasses a wide range of treatments, including:
Tooth extractions: Surgical removal of teeth, including impacted wisdom teeth or severely damaged teeth.
Dental implant placement: Surgical placement of artificial tooth roots (implants) into the jawbone to support dental prostheses, such as crowns or dentures.
Jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery): Surgical correction of jaw abnormalities, such as misalignment or malocclusion, to improve function, appearance, and bite.
TMJ (temporomandibular joint) surgery: Surgical procedures to address disorders or injuries affecting the jaw joint, such as TMJ disorders.
Corrective jaw surgery for obstructive sleep apnea: Surgical treatments to alleviate breathing problems during sleep by repositioning the jaw or removing obstructive tissue.
Oral and facial trauma surgery: Repair of facial fractures, soft tissue injuries, and dental injuries caused by accidents or trauma.
Treatment of oral pathologies: Surgical management of oral conditions, such as cysts, tumors, or infections, including biopsies and removal of abnormal tissues.
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