Oral and maxillofacial surgery

BPH Oral and maxillofacial surgery

• Conditions treated

  With training in both medicine and dentistry, our team of specialists are equipped to handle a full spectrum of conditions, including:

  • Head and neck cancer.
  • Facial injuries or trauma.
  • Jaw and congenital facial disproportion.
  • Obstructive sleep apnoea.
  • Oral cancer.
  • Salivary gland disease.
  • Benign pathologies such as cysts and tumours of the jaws.
  • Common oral surgical issues, such as impacted teeth or dental implants.

  
  

• Types of oral and maxillofacial surgery

  Our oral and maxillofacial surgeons (also known as oral surgeons, dental surgeons, jaw surgeons or face plastic surgeons) can diagnose and treat a range of conditions. This includes through surgical intervention through the following procedures:

  • Wisdom teeth and dento-alveolar surgery: Removing teeth can involve cutting the gum – and in some cases the bone (alveolar). The tooth may also be divided into segments to aid removal.
  • Corrective jaw (orthognathic) surgery: Correcting irregularities of the jaw bones and realigning jaws and teeth to improve the way they work. This may also improve facial appearance.
  • Dental implantology: Replacing a missing tooth by attaching an artificial tooth to an insert in the jaw where the missing tooth’s roots were.
  • Cleft lip and palate/craniofacial surgery: Addressing congenital and acquired disproportion of the head, skull, face, neck and jaw, such as cleft lip and palate.
  • Facial aesthetic (cosmetic) surgery: Improving the appearance of the face through surgical procedures. This can include rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, facelifts and more.