Oral, Dental, and Maxillofacial Surgery Treatments encompass surgical procedures performed on both hard tissues (teeth, bones, etc.) and soft tissues (lips, tooth roots, palate, etc.) with the aim of addressing any kind of discomfort or issue in the jawbones. These procedures can be performed under general anesthesia, local anesthesia, or sedation.
Implant teeth, also known as artificial teeth with a screw-like artificial root, are placed in the jaw of patients who are missing teeth or have had teeth extracted, using advanced medical devices. Implants are made of titanium, a material that poses no harm to the human body. Not only is it harmless, but it also triggers the development of the jawbone where the tooth is anchored, promoting the formation of healthy bone tissue.
Sinus lifting surgery is a procedure performed to create the necessary density and volume of bone in the upper jaw to repair damage.
Due to gravity, gaps called maxillary sinuses are formed over time due to missing teeth in the upper teeth. The sagging effect leads to bone loss in the jaw. Bone loss, in turn, complicates the application of implant treatments in the areas where dental implants are considered due to the loss of other healthy teeth.
Orthognathic surgery refers to surgical interventions performed to correct noticeable or radiographically visible deformities in the jaw structure.
It is a type of condition that requires treatment when one of the upper or lower jaws is positioned forward or backward, they do not close together properly, leading to a deformity. The patient is treated through the collaboration of an orthodontist and a jaw surgeon. Through orthodontic treatment followed by surgical operation, the jaw is brought into the desired/required position. Patients who achieve a well-aligned jaw can comfortably eat and regain their health.
Impacted teeth are typically wisdom teeth, also known as third molars. The identification of these teeth is done by a specialist dentist through X-rays, panoramic films, or tomography (3D imaging). Based on the dentist’s evaluation, a decision may be made to either allow the impacted tooth to continue growing in the mouth for potential benefits, leave it in a dormant state, or extract it. It is generally advised not to intervene with impacted teeth as long as they do not cause discomfort and do not harm the surrounding tissues and other teeth. However, impacted teeth should be monitored at specific intervals. In cases where bothersome wisdom teeth are not removed:
The treatment of disorders occurring in the jaw is mostly carried out in this field. Especially:
Most of the cysts and tumors that occur in the jaw are a result of dental structural issues. Cysts and tumors that develop inside the mouth continue to grow if left untreated, potentially causing harm to other teeth and necessitating the extraction of healthy teeth. Detecting and treating cysts and tumors that occur in the mouth for any reason and can be visualized through X-rays and panoramic films is within the expertise of maxillofacial surgeons.
Oral cancer is a very rare type of cancer. Therefore, it is not checked very frequently, and both patients and oral, dental, and maxillofacial surgeons may not show enough care.
Because jaw cancer is a severe type of disease, patients who have contracted the disease can lose half or nearly all of their jaw. To avoid encountering a severe case of cancer with significant consequences, getting regular check-ups from specialized maxillofacial surgeons will help prevent potential adverse situations in the future.
The temporomandibular joint is the only movable bone structure in the face. When the lower and upper jaw bones work in sync, they will be in harmony with other systems. The main symptoms and causes of temporomandibular joint disorders are:
Treatment methods include:
