What is the meaning of maxillofacial?
Maxillofacial means jaws and face, which combines with mouth becomes the domain/area of specialization of oral and maxillofacial surgeon.
What is oral treatment/surgery?
This is a branch of dentistry which deals in diagnosing and surgically treating injuries, diseases, defects of jaws, mouth, face etc. This also includes dental implants, removing decayed teeth, biopsy and taking of cysts as well as tumors of jaw and mouth, treating facial trauma and jaw reconstruction.
What treatment/procedures are followed by oral and maxillofacial surgeon?
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons perform the following procedures/treatments:
One should graduate from accredited school of dentistry and completed program of oral and maxillofacial surgery which is passed by ADA. It requires 13 years of training and education .ADA recognizes a board for oral and maxillofacial surgery which has the responsibility to review all the applicants that need board certification. The board also administers examinations for the certification process. There is written as well as oral examination ,and when one clears both then only he is certified as diplomate by the board. Diplomates are motivated to continue education to improve their skills.
Does the treatment require x-rays?
X-rays are always taken before the treatment begins as it gives a clear picture of the disorder in the teeth or the bones.
An Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon (OMFS) is a trained surgeon who specializes in the surgical treatment of the mouth, face, and jaw disorders.
The amount of time depends on the type of surgery, the nature of work you perform, and the information you provide the surgeon at your appointment.
A large number of patients are seen and treated on the same day. This is common, particularly in the case of extraction and other straightforward issues. Complicated issues will need a separate consultation.
Your oral surgery team will administer the appropriate anesthetics to either totally numb the region or sedate you throughout the procedure. Discuss your anesthetic choices and needs with your oral surgeon ahead of time if you're concerned about discomfort during the surgery.