General Info

In the Department of Oral, Dental, and Maxillofacial Surgery, the diagnosis and surgical treatments of all diseases involving the soft tissues within the oral cavity, such as the tongue, cheeks, lips, and salivary glands, as well as the teeth, jaws, and jaw joints, are performed.

Jaw surgery, also known as orthognathic surgery, is a good option for problems that cannot be resolved solely through orthodontics. Surgical procedures, planned according to the type of operation and patient characteristics, can be performed under local anesthesia, sedation, or general anesthesia.

What is Oral, Dental, and Maxillofacial Surgery?

Oral, dental, and maxillofacial surgery, also referred to as oral and maxillofacial surgery, involves procedures performed by a highly trained dental surgeon. This unit handles the treatment of diseases related to the face, jaw, and mouth, as well as the correction of injuries or defects. Jaw surgeries are typically performed after growth has ceased.

Patients unable to cooperate with dental treatments due to physical or mental disabilities, fear of dentists or surgeries, or communication difficulties are treated under general anesthesia in operating room conditions.

Maxillofacial Surgery Applications

Maxillofacial surgery includes the following procedures:

• Correcting congenital or trauma-induced conditions, such as cleft palate or lip.
• Preventing further wear and tear on teeth to avoid tooth loss in the future.
• Facilitating activities like biting, chewing, and swallowing.
• Addressing breathing problems such as mouth breathing and obstructive sleep apnea.

Services Offered in Oral, Dental, and Maxillofacial Surgery

The clinical applications in our Oral, Dental, and Maxillofacial Surgery department cover a wide range of topics, including:

• Extraction of teeth, including those unrelated to wisdom tooth problems.
• Removal of impacted teeth.
• Surgical or non-surgical extraction of regular teeth.
• Dental implant applications, along with sinus lifting and grafting (bone powder-autogenous block grafts) when necessary.
• Surgical corrections of both hard and soft tissues before prosthesis applications.
• Diagnosis and treatment of tumoral or cystic formations in both soft (e.g., tongue, cheeks, lips, salivary glands) and hard tissues (e.g., teeth, bones).
• Treatment of infections in the jaw, teeth, and facial areas.
• Treatment of fractures in the jaw and teeth.
• Management of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders.
• Surgical treatment of jawbone fractures, including TMJ involvement.
• Correction of soft tissue defects surrounding the jawbones and implant procedures.

Applications in Oral, Dental, and Maxillofacial Surgery

Oral, dental, and maxillofacial surgery encompasses comprehensive applications, addressing both medical and cosmetic issues. Some of these applications include:

• Implant procedures (jaw-face, dental).
• Tooth extraction.
• Removal of impacted teeth.
• Sinus lifting.
• Jaw surgeries, such as Genioplasty, Maxillary Osteotomy, Mandibular Osteotomy, and Bimaxillary Osteotomy.
• TMJ surgeries, including Arthrocentesis, Arthroscopy, and Open Joint Surgery.
• Resections of cysts or tumors.

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