Maxillo-Facial Surgery

Maxillo-Facial Surgery, also known as Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, is a specialized branch of surgery that focuses on diagnosing and treating a wide range of conditions affecting the face, jaw, mouth, and neck. This field bridges the gap between medicine and dentistry, addressing both functional and aesthetic issues such as facial trauma, jaw misalignment, impacted teeth, cleft lip and palate, oral cancers, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. Surgeons in this specialty are trained to perform complex procedures including corrective jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery), facial reconstruction, dental implant placement, and surgical removal of cysts or tumors. Maxillo-facial surgeons often work in collaboration with other healthcare professionals such as orthodontists, ENT specialists, oncologists, and plastic surgeons to provide comprehensive care that enhances both the appearance and functionality of the craniofacial region. Their expertise plays a vital role in restoring facial harmony, improving oral health, and enhancing patients’ quality of life following trauma, congenital defects, or disease.