01What Is Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery?
Oral and maxillofacial surgery is the specialty that treats diseases, trauma and structural disorders of the soft tissues of the mouth (tongue, cheeks, palate), the teeth and the jawbones with surgical methods. It aims to improve the patient’s quality of life both functionally and aesthetically.
02When Is It Needed?
- Impacted tooth extraction (especially wisdom teeth)
- Treatment of jaw cysts and tumors
- Bone grafting before dental implants
- Jaw fractures and trauma
- Orthognathic surgery (correcting the jaw structure)
- Sinus lifting procedures
- Congenital anomalies such as cleft lip and palate
03The Treatment Process
- 01
Examination and Imaging
A detailed analysis is made with imaging such as panoramic X-rays and tomography.
- 02
Treatment Planning
The patient’s general health and needs are evaluated before surgery.
- 03
Surgical Procedure
The procedure is performed under local or general anesthesia.
- 04
Recovery
Healing is supported with post-operative care, medication and check-ups.
- 05
Follow-up
Regular check-ups evaluate the long-term results.
04Advantages of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Functional Improvement
Basic functions such as chewing, speaking and facial symmetry are corrected.
Aesthetic Appearance
Correcting the jaw structure improves facial aesthetics.
Relief From Pain
Pain caused by impacted teeth, cysts or infections is eliminated.
Paves the Way for Further Treatment
A suitable bone structure is created for treatments such as implants.
Comprehensive Health Support
Oral lesions and conditions related to systemic diseases are diagnosed early.
