Oral and maxillofacial surgery treat complex dental problems and medical conditions related to the mouth, teeth, jaws, and face.
Much of this field is focused on facial reconstructive surgery, facial trauma surgery, and dental procedures that involve the jawbone (like wisdom tooth extractions and dental implants).
You might need oral surgery for dental implants, or for the treatment of a tumour or cyst in the jaw, for example.
Your Melbourne CBD dentist might also refer you to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon for:
Proper diagnosis and treatment are essential to prevent complications.
Removal of impacted/diseased teeth
Placement of dental implants
Correcting trauma to the jaw/mouth area
Evaluation and treatment of cysts/tumours of the mouth or face, severe oral infections, etc.
Diagnosing and treating facial pain caused by TMJ issues or other types of jaw joint problems
Performing cosmetic/reconstructive surgery involving facial bone, the jaw, or the soft tissue of the face, which may result from the removal of tumours or cysts or from facial trauma
Performing corrective jaw surgery to improve issues with breathing, chewing, and talking
Performing procedures with general anaesthesia
Prescribing the needed medications after a procedure, including pain management medications, antibiotics, etc.
Removal of impacted/diseased teeth
Placement of dental implants
Correcting trauma to the jaw/mouth area
Evaluation and treatment of cysts/tumours of the mouth or face, severe oral infections, etc.
Diagnosing and treating facial pain caused by TMJ issues or other types of jaw joint problems
Performing cosmetic/reconstructive surgery involving facial bone, the jaw, or the soft tissue of the face, which may result from the removal of tumours or cysts or from facial trauma
Performing corrective jaw surgery to improve issues with breathing, chewing, and talking
Performing procedures with general anaesthesia
Prescribing the needed medications after a procedure, including pain management medications, antibiotics, etc.
Oral surgery deals with the analysis and treatment of different oral conditions that require surgical intervention.
Your Melbourne CBD dentist at Art De Dente will work closely with you to find the perfect treatment plan for you.
Call us on 03 9125 6201 or schedule an appointment online.
We are located at Level 17, 190 Queen Street in Melbourne CBD.
Oral or maxillofacial surgery is surgery administered in order to treat injuries, defects in the mouth or jaw, or diseases in the region.
A tooth extraction means having a tooth removed. It is done for many reasons, from injury to spacing issues or infection in the mouth or jaw.
