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Benito
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What is an example of a surgery that a maxillofacial / oral surgeon would do?
What is an example of a surgery that a maxillofacial / oral surgeon would do?
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Ahmad Moumne
Surgical Tech
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Torrance, California
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Ahmad’s Answer
Great Question.
Depending on the needs of the patients. Wisdom teeth extractions would be the first that comes to mind. Impacted wisdom teeth are very common often requiring the tooth to be broken in the jaw into pieces and removed very carefully in a quick outpatient procedural setting. Also things such as implant placement for example metallic posts (anchors) for false teeth and prosthetics. The range for a skilled surgeon can go as far as Cleft Pallet or Le Fort procedures for bite corrections and even procedures to remove oral cancers and nerve-saving procedures for stroke victims or Palsy. I hope this helps. Reach out if you have any more specific questions.
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Depending on the needs of the patients. Wisdom teeth extractions would be the first that comes to mind. Impacted wisdom teeth are very common often requiring the tooth to be broken in the jaw into pieces and removed very carefully in a quick outpatient procedural setting. Also things such as implant placement for example metallic posts (anchors) for false teeth and prosthetics. The range for a skilled surgeon can go as far as Cleft Pallet or Le Fort procedures for bite corrections and even procedures to remove oral cancers and nerve-saving procedures for stroke victims or Palsy. I hope this helps. Reach out if you have any more specific questions.
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Bhavna Sheth
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Collinsville, Virginia
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Bhavna’s Answer
Hello Benito,
An example of a surgery a maxillofacial/oral surgeon might perform is a dental implant procedure, where a titanium post is surgically implanted into the jawbone and allowed to heal, after which a prosthetic tooth is attached to the post.
I hope this helps.
An example of a surgery a maxillofacial/oral surgeon might perform is a dental implant procedure, where a titanium post is surgically implanted into the jawbone and allowed to heal, after which a prosthetic tooth is attached to the post.
I hope this helps.
Dr. Ed Gamboa
General Surgeon
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Monterey, California
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Dr. Ed’s Answer
Le Fort fractures
Complex trauma to facial bones, mandibular (jaw bone) fractures
Wisdom tooth or impacted tooth extraction
Dental implants
Cleft palates
Dr. Ed recommends the following next steps:
Michael Cadra
physician and dentist
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Nipomo, California
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Michael’s Answer
The website that Lawrence gives has excellent information regarding the scope of practice. Other great websites to look at include the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (aaoms.org) and the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (atoms.org).
There are many ways for an oral and maxillofacial surgeon (OMS) to limit their practice to their area of interest. The American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery currently offers Additional Certificates of Qualifications in Oncologic Surgery (cancer surgery of the head and neck and reconstruction with tissue from remote sites such as the tibia) and Craniofacial Surgery (cleft lip and palate, craniosynostosis, various syndromic cases involving the facial skeleton). Some have limited their practice to facial cosmetic surgery including procedures such as otoplasty (ear correction), rhinoplasty (noses) and rhytidectomies (face lifts), often obtaining certification through the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery.
All OMS are dentists, and increasing numbers have obtained medical degrees (MD) in addition. OMS residencies follow dental school and usually take 4 years if an MD is not obtained or 5-6 years if the MD is desired. I have known a small number of physicians (MD) that have gone back to dental school in order to obtain training in OMS.
All OMS are trained in delivery of deep sedation/general anesthesia on an outpatient basis (at least in the United States). This training allows certain procedures to be done in the office setting. Procedures might include extraction of teeth, placement of dental implants, minor soft tissue corrections, some cosmetic procedures, biopsies, repair of uncomplicated facial fractures, etc.
The practice of OMS can be in a private solo practice setting, a group setting, as an employee of a medical group or hospital or as an academic surgeon in a teaching center. There are a few that go to work in industry, developing new materials and instruments.
Michael E. Cadra, MD, DMD, FACS
There are many ways for an oral and maxillofacial surgeon (OMS) to limit their practice to their area of interest. The American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery currently offers Additional Certificates of Qualifications in Oncologic Surgery (cancer surgery of the head and neck and reconstruction with tissue from remote sites such as the tibia) and Craniofacial Surgery (cleft lip and palate, craniosynostosis, various syndromic cases involving the facial skeleton). Some have limited their practice to facial cosmetic surgery including procedures such as otoplasty (ear correction), rhinoplasty (noses) and rhytidectomies (face lifts), often obtaining certification through the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery.
All OMS are dentists, and increasing numbers have obtained medical degrees (MD) in addition. OMS residencies follow dental school and usually take 4 years if an MD is not obtained or 5-6 years if the MD is desired. I have known a small number of physicians (MD) that have gone back to dental school in order to obtain training in OMS.
All OMS are trained in delivery of deep sedation/general anesthesia on an outpatient basis (at least in the United States). This training allows certain procedures to be done in the office setting. Procedures might include extraction of teeth, placement of dental implants, minor soft tissue corrections, some cosmetic procedures, biopsies, repair of uncomplicated facial fractures, etc.
The practice of OMS can be in a private solo practice setting, a group setting, as an employee of a medical group or hospital or as an academic surgeon in a teaching center. There are a few that go to work in industry, developing new materials and instruments.
Michael E. Cadra, MD, DMD, FACS
Karem El fadhil
General Dentist
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Benghazi, Benghazi district, Libya
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Karem’s Answer
Treating mostly of road traffic accidents, maxillofacial tumors excision, Implants, prosthetic devices installments.
Lawrence "Loren" Farmer CSFA
Certified Surgical First Assistant
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Wheat Ridge, Colorado
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Lawrence "Loren"’s Answer
https://www.rcseng.ac.uk/news-and-events/media-centre/media-background-briefings-and-statistics/oral-and-maxillofacial-surgery/#:~:text=Oral%20%26%20Maxillofacial%20%2D%20surgery%20of%20the,around%20the%20cervico%2Dfacial%20structures.
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The content of this link describes the procedures that oral and maxillofacial surgeons perform, fully answers Benitos question.
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