Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Oral and maxillofacial surgery is a specialized field that treats diseases, injuries, and developmental disorders affecting the mouth, teeth, and jaw using both medical and surgical methods. Common procedures include:

• Apical resection
  ● Treatment of jaw cysts
  ● Treatment of dental abscesses
  ● Wisdom tooth extraction
  ● Extraction of impacted teeth
  ● Routine and complicated tooth extractions
  ● Pre-prosthetic surgery

Jaw Cysts and Tumors

Jaw cysts and tumors may require surgical intervention. Some of the most common types include:

• Ameloblastoma: A usually benign, slow-growing tumor.
  ● Keratocystic odontogenic tumor: A slow-growing cyst with a high recurrence potential.
  ● Odontoma: A benign tumor made of dental tissue.
  ● Odontogenic myxoma: A slow-growing tumor that can affect surrounding tissues.

Cysts typically develop from residual tissue cells or infected root canals.

Wisdom Teeth

Wisdom teeth often partially erupt due to lack of space, causing pain and complications. Whether treatment is needed.