Facial trauma is any injury to the face or jawbone. Most common causes are sports-related, accidents, particularly motorbike accidents, and penetrative injuries. Maxillo-facial surgeon must restore the various functions (for example eating normally) while preserving the best appearance possible, particularly through endo-surgical techniques to avoid scars of the face.
Maxillofacial Surgery
The main areas of expertise of Maxillofacial & Oral surgeons are:
Congenital abnormalities - deformity to the upper lip and/or to the roof of the mouth (cleft lip, cleft palate)
Orthognathic surgery - correction of misaligned jaws resulting in exposure of upper gums; plastic surgery of the chin
Temporo-mandibular joint disorders – conditions relating to the connection of upper and lower jaws
Plastic / cosmetic surgery of the face - eye lids, facial lifting, removal of scars, re-positioning of ears, facial deformities caused by birth abnormalities, severe burn injuries
Treatment of snoring and sleep apnea (correction of breathing difficulties experienced during sleep)
Oral Surgery
Dental extractions and surgical removal of wisdom teeth
Surgery of the salivary glands
Bone graft surgery for dental implants
Surgery for placement of dental implants
Orthodontic: under the supervision of the maxillo-facial surgeon, our dentists are using sequential correction to adjust the back teeth first and the front teeth later on, thus preserving your smile for a longer time.
