Maxillofacial surgery in Cartagena, Colombia

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

What conditions does oral and maxillofacial surgery treat?

Oral and maxillofacial surgery treats conditions affecting the bones and tissues of the face, jaws, mouth, and related structures. It may include the treatment of wisdom teeth, jaw deformities, facial trauma, lesions, cysts, tumors, and bite abnormalities.

What procedures does an oral and maxillofacial surgeon perform?

Common procedures include wisdom tooth or third molar extraction, jaw surgery, orthognathic surgery, dental implant placement, treatment of lesions, and reconstruction of facial structures. The appropriate procedure depends on the diagnosis and each patient's needs.

When should you see an oral and maxillofacial surgeon?

An evaluation may be recommended for complex jaw or bite problems, impacted wisdom teeth, pain or lesions in the maxillofacial area, facial trauma, jaw development abnormalities, or conditions requiring surgical treatment.

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