Oral & Maxillofacial Surgical Procedures
Dental Implants
A Dental Implant is a device inserted into the jaw to allow for an artificial tooth to be attached. Dental implants are increasingly popular because they look and feel like natural teeth so with them you can eat & smile with confidence.
Wisdom Teeth Surgery
Wisdom teeth emerge at the back of your mouth & are the last teeth to appear. If there is not enough room in your mouth, wisdom teeth may remain stuck in the gum or come through at an angle & may need extraction.
Dentoalveolar Surgery
Dentoalveolar surgery refers to a range of surgical procedures carried out by oral & maxillofacial surgeons on teeth, gums & jawbones, and other tissues of the mouth.
Bone Grafting
Bone grafting refers to the replacement of lost or missing bone. This may be in the jaw following surgery or trauma, or it may be in the alveolar bone, the part of your jaw that forms the ridges that hold your teeth.
Corrective Jaw Surgery
Corrective jaw surgery, also known as orthognathic surgery, is a procedure that realigns jaw and teeth so that they function well, and can improve the function of activities such as chewing, speaking & breathing.
Facial Trauma Surgery
Facial trauma includes fractured cheekbones, nose or eye socket, & fractured upper or lower jaw. The surgical procedures for facial trauma vary depending on the type of fracture & how serious the facial trauma is.
Oral Pathology
Oral pathology relates to any any disease that affects the mouth, including the inner lining of the mouth, the lips, palate, tongue & gums. Any lesions that appear in these areas need to be checked by an oral & maxillofacial surgeon.
Sinus Lifts
A sinus lift, also known as a sinus augmentation, is part of a surgical procedure that adds bone to your upper jaw at the back of your mouth. The sinus membrane needs to be ‘lifted’ to allow room for the added bone.
Removal of Head & Neck Skin Lesions
Skin lesions can appear anywhere on the body, but oral and maxillofacial surgeons focus on the removal of skin lesions on the head & neck region.