An oral surgeon can perform operations to correct issues affecting facial structures such as the neck, jaw, and mouth. The surgery may be done to improve the patient’s health or as a cosmetic procedure to enhance the symmetry or appearance of the face. Oral surgeons require extensive training and experience to perform facial surgery because it sometimes involves complex facial reconstruction and deals with vital nerves running through the face.
Facial surgeries are critical because the results of procedures involving the face are noticeable by everyone. Oral surgeons who handle these procedures go through extensive training in all areas of the face. Some of the procedures done by an oral surgeon for the face include:
Corrective jaw surgery is done to correct dental and skeletal irregularities (related to structure, growth, deformities, and orthodontic issues) that affect speaking, chewing, and breathing. Also called orthognathic surgery, this procedure may entail realigning and reconstructing one or both jaws to enhance function and facial appearance. Corrective jaw surgery can correct bite issues and dysfunction resulting from facial trauma or congenital disabilities. Temporomandibular joint and muscle disorders in the jaw can also be resolved successfully with orthognathic surgery. Overbite, underbite, and jaw misalignment are the typical reasons for jaw surgery.
Jawbone grafting is a procedure that is sometimes done together with corrective jaw surgery. Many times, a person will require a procedure that involves the jaw, but the bone may not have enough density or structure to handle the process. Jawbone grafting makes such procedures possible. It involves replacing or augmenting a part of the jaw that has deteriorated due to trauma or oral conditions like gum disease and tooth loss.
The jaw is delicate and plays a crucial role in everyone’s daily routine. Without the jawbone, simple activities like chewing and smiling would be impossible. Bone grafting can give patients another shot at a normal life. The most common reason for bone graft procedure is dental implant placement for tooth restoration.
The inferior alveolar nerve, which enables sensation in the lower lip and chin, may need to be repositioned or shifted to create space for implants in the lower jaw. Nerve repositioning is usually necessary if there is jawbone deterioration, and the bone needs to be augmented to hold dental implants.
Cleft lip and palate are congenital deformities where there is a split in the lip or palate resulting from incomplete development during pregnancy. This condition can cause speech, feeding, hearing, and developmental disorders in children. Surgery is done to restore normal appearance and function to the lip and palate.
If you have questions about oral surgery procedures for the face or may require surgery, reach out to our office today for further assistance. Our oral surgeon is well-trained and experienced in many facial procedures and will be ready to perform an evaluation and let you know whether you would benefit from it. Book a consultation appointment to get started.
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