Oral and maxillofacial surgery is a specialty involving the diagnosis, surgery and treatment of injuries and defects in the mouth, teeth, face, jaws and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region. An oral surgeon is required to obtain 6 additional years of hospital based surgical and anesthesia training. An oral surgeon has specialized knowledge in pain control and advanced training in anesthesia to provide quality care with maximum patient comfort and safety in the office setting.

Types of procedures performed by an oral-maxillofacial surgeon can include:

Dental implants
Cyst or tumor removal
TMJ surgery to repair or realign the jaw
Facial and jaw reconstruction due to cancer surgery
Re-align facial bones
Tooth extractions

Additional Oral-Maxillofacial Surgery Procedures

Platelet Rich Plasma
Dry Socket
Dental Extraction
Impacted Canines
Wisdom Teeth Removal
Post Surgery Instructions