Oral Maxillofacial Surgery
Oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) is a specialized branch of dentistry that focuses on the diagnosis and surgical treatment of conditions related to the mouth, jaws, face, and neck. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are dental specialists who undergo extensive training, which typically includes four to six additional years beyond dental school. This training encompasses a broad range of surgical procedures, from routine dental extractions to complex facial reconstructive surgery.
Here are some of the common procedures performed by oral and maxillofacial surgeons in dentistry:
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Tooth Extractions: Oral surgeons perform extractions of teeth that are impacted, severely decayed, damaged, or causing crowding issues. This includes wisdom teeth removal, which often requires surgical extraction due to their positioning in the jaw.
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Dental Implant Surgery: Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are skilled in placing dental implants, which are artificial tooth roots used to support crowns, bridges, or dentures. This involves surgically inserting the implant into the jawbone and ensuring proper integration for long-term stability.
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Orthognathic Surgery: Orthognathic surgery, also known as corrective jaw surgery, is performed to correct skeletal abnormalities of the jaw and facial structure. This may include procedures to address malocclusions (misalignments of the teeth and jaws), such as overbites, underbites, and crossbites.
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TMJ Disorders: Oral surgeons diagnose and treat temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, which can cause pain, clicking, popping, and dysfunction in the jaw joint. Treatment options may include conservative therapies, such as medications and physical therapy, as well as surgical interventions for severe cases.
Oral maxillofacial surgery at Sankalp Wellness involves specialized surgical procedures that address issues related to the mouth, jaw, and face. This encompasses treatments for conditions such as impacted teeth, facial trauma, jaw misalignment, oral cancers, and TMJ disorders. Sankalp Wellness provides comprehensive care, including surgical interventions and post-operative management, to restore oral health, function, and aesthetics for patients requiring oral maxillofacial surgery.
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