The discipline of maxillofacial surgery is concerned with treating diseases and defects in the head, neck, face and jaws area, or in the cranio-maxillofacial region, as well as soft and hard tissues of the oral cavity. In countries such as the United States or Canada, this specialization is recognized as an integral part of dentistry, while in the United Kingdom, for example, it is part of general medicine.
What procedures and interventions do doctors specializing in
maxillofacial surgery do?
Major complex surgery in this specialty includes the
following interventions:
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Craniofacial surgery for congenital problems
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Cancer and lesions involving the base of the
skull
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Facial surgery for cancer
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Skin cancer surgery
Other procedures performed by oral and maxillofacial
surgeons:
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Surgical treatment of facial injuries
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Removal of benign and malignant tumors of the
head and neck
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Reconstructive surgery
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Removal of teeth and roots
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Removal of maxillary tumors and cysts
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Cosmetic surgery, such as face lift, eyelid and
forehead surgery and nose correction and reconstruction (rhinoplasty)
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Temporomandibular joint surgery
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Salivary gland surgery - for benign and
malignant lesions
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Surgical treatment of cleft lip
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Surgery for skin lesions of the head and neck
Considering the nature of their work, maxillofacial surgeons
often collaborate with a variety of specialists such as plastic surgeons, ENT
surgeons, restorative dentists, orthodontists, clinical oncologists,
radiologists, and even neurosurgeons. To find the best oral surgeon Parker residents often rely on the services of AMOS Of Colorado.
