Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

SURGICAL DENTAL TREATMENTS

Oral, Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery

Oral, Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery is a speciality that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, injuries and anomalies in the mouth, teeth and jaw area. This surgical field covers various surgical procedures such as tooth extraction, jaw fracture treatment, dental implants, bone grafts and soft tissue procedures. Oral, dental and maxillofacial surgery plays an important role in maintaining and improving the function and aesthetics of the tooth and jaw structure. These surgical interventions are meticulously planned and performed by dentists and surgeons.

20 Tooth Extraction

The last adult teeth to erupt are called wisdom teeth or wisdom teeth. Wisdom teeth are molars located at the back of the jaw. When wisdom teeth do not adapt to the jaw structure, they can cause pain, abscess formation and discomfort. In such cases, the need for wisdom tooth extraction or dental surgery arises. The main factor causing this problem is that there is not enough space in the jaw for wisdom teeth to erupt. The wisdom tooth can cause not only severe pain, but also disruption of the jaw structure and negative effects on the health of other neighbouring teeth. For this reason, it is recommended that the dentist check when wisdom teeth begin to erupt. In people with a suitable jaw structure, wisdom teeth may not need to be extracted, but in some cases, it may become necessary to extract wisdom teeth because the jaw structure of the person is not suitable.

Jaw Joint Treatment

Jaw joint (temporomandibular joint) treatment includes the diagnosis and treatment of problems with the jaw joint and chewing muscles. Jaw joint disorders manifest themselves with symptoms such as teeth clenching, jaw locking, headache and jaw pain. Jaw joint treatment includes various methods such as joint splinting, medication, physiotherapy and surgical interventions. Treatment is planned individually depending on the patient's symptoms and the cause of the jaw joint problem. Jaw joint treatment relieves pain, improves jaw function and improves quality of life.

Jaw Fracture Treatment

A jaw fracture is a fracture of the jaw bone as a result of trauma or injury. The treatment of a jaw fracture depends on the severity and location of the fracture. Treatment includes stabilising the fracture, aligning the bone fragments correctly and supporting the healing process. Surgical intervention is performed to stabilise the broken bone fragments and restore jaw function. Jaw fracture treatment is meticulously planned and performed by maxillofacial surgeons. The treatment process is important to preserve the patient's chewing function and aesthetic appearance.

Bone Graft (Membrane)

Bone grafting is a surgical procedure performed to regenerate bone tissue in areas with insufficient bone volume in the jawbone. Bone grafting is used to provide appropriate bone support for dental implants or to improve bone structure in areas of bone loss. Bone grafts can be made of autografts from the patient's own body, allografts from donors or synthetic materials. Membranes can be used to protect the graft material and support the healing process. The bone grafting procedure allows the jawbone to be reconstructed and creates a solid foundation for dental implants.

Maxillofacial

Maxillofacial surgery is a surgical speciality that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, injuries and deformities of the face, jaw and mouth. This surgical field covers various surgical procedures such as jaw fractures, facial traumas, jaw joint disorders, tooth extraction and bone grafts. Maxillofacial surgeons work to maintain and improve facial aesthetics and function. Surgical interventions are meticulously planned and performed according to the patient's facial structure and needs.