Dental Information
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Dentists who practice this specialty are usually referred to as oral surgeons. They are specialists in the surgical treatment of the oral cavity and the bones within the face. Typical procedures they may perform include: Simple extractions, Complex extractions involving removal of soft tissue or overlying bone or remaining roots, Impacted teeth (especially wisdom teeth) involving removal of soft tissue and/or overlying bone, Soft tissue biopsies, Removal of tumors in the oral cavity, Implant placement, Complex jaw realignment surgeries (orthognathic surgery) involving facial or bite discrepancies, Jaw or facial fracture stabilization (repair of fractured cheek or jaw bones), Repair of soft tissue problems (cleft palate or lip)