Oral and maxillofacial surgery is a dental specialty dedicated to the diagnosis and surgical treatment of diseases, lesions, anomalies, and trauma affecting the mouth, face, jaws, and associated structures.
It encompasses a wide range of procedures, including:
Complex tooth extractions, such as impacted teeth (e.g. wisdom teeth);
Orthognathic surgery, for the correction of jaw deformities;
Treatment of facial fractures and trauma;
Removal of cysts and tumours in the oral and maxillofacial region;
Bone reconstructions and grafts;
Aesthetic and functional facial surgery.