Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Oral and maxillofacial surgery is mainly is
used to treat defects in head, neck, face, jaws
and the hard and soft tissues of the oral(mouth). Most of the countries
around the world, it is recognized as a speciality of dentistry. The speciality
here is based on facial dispropotion, head, temporomandibular joint
disorders, teeth removal , pain of face, cysts, tumors of jaws and the diseases
of oral mucosa. The services provided here where comprehened by the unique
anatomical and surgical skills. The doctors who are in this field should take
training for several years before they enter into medical board exams. This
says that the surgeon is safe to practice.
oral
and maxillofacial surgeons are well-prepared to:
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manage diseases and
to support about soft and hard tissues
·
plan and to evaluate
the course of treatment
·
skilled in treating
head and neck trauma and also about the injuries of jaws, face, mouth and teeth
·
Carry out corrective jaw surgery to make better the
function and aspect of patients
·
Analyze and act
towards facial pain
·
Analyze and treat
oral cancer and other diseases in that region
·
Diagnose and surgically
treat obscure sleep apnea
·
Carry out facial
cosmetic procedures to increase the appearance of face.
Our surgeons are specialists in following procedures:
•Teeth removal
•Complicated tooth removal
•Corrective jaw surgery
•Orthodontics
•Surgical management of facial and tmj pain
•Facial trauma
•Oral and maxillofacial pathology
•Anesthesia
General care after microfacial surgery:
•Keep away fingers and tongue from surgical areas
•Use ice pack on surgical areas for first 48 hours
•For mild discomfort take Ibuprofen every three to four hours.
•If there is severe pain , use the prescription that is preffered to you
•Drink maximum of fluids
• After surgery, when you feel the muscle becomes thick, Use chewing gum .It is better for relaxation of muscles
•After 3 days , Apply warm heat to the side of the face .It also helps to relax the muscles.
•For diet, We can use soft foods that is to be chewed and swallowed easily.
•A certain amount of bleeding is expected following surgery. It is controlled by applying pressure for 90 minutes over surgical area.
•If the bleeding occurs inside the mouth then it should be treated by applying moist tea bag ,whether it is firmly for one hour straight. If the bleeding still persists call our office.
•After surgery, Do not smoke for at least five days.
