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What Is Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery?

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery focuses on the diagnosis and surgical management of conditions affecting the mouth, jaws, face and related structures.

At Sunway Medical Centre Velocity, patients can seek assessment and treatment for facial injuries, jaw conditions, oral and facial infections, impacted teeth and other conditions requiring oral and maxillofacial surgical care.

 

Conditions We Manage

  • Facial Trauma: Assessment and surgical management of injuries affecting the face and jaws.

  • Orofacial Infection: Management of infections involving the mouth, jaw and surrounding facial structures.

  • Benign Jaw Pathology and Cystic Lesions: Assessment and treatment of benign jaw conditions and cystic lesions.

  • Temporomandibular Joint Problems: Assessment and management of conditions affecting the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).

  • Impacted Teeth: Assessment and surgical removal of impacted teeth when required.

  • Dentoalveolar Conditions: Management of conditions involving the teeth, supporting bone and surrounding oral structures.

 

Procedures and Treatments

  • Impacted Teeth Removal
  • Dental Extractions
  • Dental Implants
  • Bone Grafting
  • Maxillofacial Trauma Management
  • Orofacial Infection Management
  • Benign Jaw Pathology / Cystic Lesion Management
  • Temporomandibular Joint Management

 

 

When Should You See an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon?

You may consider seeing an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon if you experience:

  • Facial or jaw injury

  • Persistent jaw swelling

  • Oral or facial infection

  • Jaw cyst or benign lesion

  • Impacted teeth

  • Temporomandibular joint problems

  • Conditions requiring complex dental extraction

  • Need for dental implant or bone grafting assessment

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What does an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon treat?

An Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon manages conditions involving the mouth, jaws, face and related structures, including facial trauma, jaw pathology, oral infections and impacted teeth.

When should I see an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon for an impacted tooth?

You may be referred for assessment if an impacted tooth causes pain, infection, swelling or other complications, or when surgical removal is recommended.

Can an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon treat jaw cysts?

Yes. Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons assess and manage benign jaw pathology and cystic lesions. The appropriate treatment depends on the diagnosis and individual condition.

Can I see an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon for TMJ problems?

Yes. Temporomandibular joint problems are among the conditions that may be assessed and managed by an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

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