Maxillofacial Surgery

Maxillofacial Surgery

Maxillofacial Surgery, also known as Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS), is a specialized surgical field focused on diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the face, mouth, jaws, and neck. It combines medical and dental expertise to manage trauma, congenital deformities, infections, tumors, and functional disorders of the craniofacial region. Maxillofacial surgeons perform both surgical and non-surgical procedures to restore form, function, and aesthetics.

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Facilities in a Maxillofacial Surgery Unit

A well-equipped Maxillofacial Surgery department typically includes:

 Outpatient Consultation Rooms

• Equipped for oral examinations
• Digital X-ray and intraoral imaging
• Patient education systems

 Minor Procedure / Day Surgery Rooms

• Sterile room for minor oral surgeries
• Local anesthesia and sedation facilities

 Operating Theaters

• Fully equipped surgical suites
• General anesthesia capabilities
• Advanced airway management systems

 Imaging & Diagnostic Facilities

• Digital OPG (Orthopantomogram)
• Cephalometric radiography
• Cone Beam CT (CBCT)
• 3D imaging and planning software

 Inpatient Wards / Recovery Units

• Post-operative care beds
• Pain management and monitoring systems

 Sterilization & Instrumentation Unit

• Autoclaving system
• Surgical instrument tracking

 Orthodontic & Prosthetic Support Labs (Optional)

• Custom splints, implants, and prosthetics fabrication

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Services Provided in Maxillofacial Surgery

 Oral Surgery

• Tooth extraction (simple and surgical)
• Wisdom tooth/impacted tooth removal
• Dental implant surgery

 Facial Trauma Management

• Fractures of the jaw, cheekbones, nose, and eye sockets
• Soft tissue injuries (lacerations, nerve repair)

 Corrective Jaw Surgery (Orthognathic Surgery)

• Treatment for bite abnormalities
• Facial asymmetry correction
• Airway obstruction (sleep apnea) procedures

 TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint) Disorders

• Medical and surgical management
• Arthroscopy, open joint surgery

 Pathology & Tumor Management

• Diagnosis and removal of cysts, tumors, or oral lesions
• Reconstructive surgery

 Reconstructive & Aesthetic Facial Surgery

• Facial reconstruction after trauma or disease
• Rhinoplasty, chin augmentation, scar revision

 Cleft Lip & Palate Surgery

• Repair of congenital craniofacial deformities
• Multidisciplinary care

 Infections Management

• Treatment of oral and facial infections
• Abscess drainage and management of osteomyelitis

 Salivary Gland Surgery

• Removal of stones, cysts, or tumors