Jaw discomfort, facial abnormalities, and respiratory or aesthetic problems all fall within the scope of our maxillofacial surgery services.
At Dr. Bonyanian Dental Clinic, with a completely precise approach and advanced treatments, we provide personalized solutions for each patient so that you can achieve the best results in the shortest possible time.
What is Maxillofacial Surgery?
Maxillofacial surgery is one of the specialized branches of dentistry and medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of problems related to the jaws, face, mouth, and related structures.
These surgeries can be performed for therapeutic purposes (such as correcting jaw abnormalities, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) problems, tumors, or facial injuries) or aesthetic purposes (such as facial symmetrization or improving the shape of the jaw and chin).
A maxillofacial surgeon, with specialized knowledge and high skill, helps restore the proper function and natural appearance of these areas.
Who is a Maxillofacial Surgeon?
A maxillofacial surgeon is a medical specialist who, after completing general dentistry, has undergone advanced and specialized training in complex surgeries of the jaw, face, mouth, and neck region.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) is a relatively young
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conditions in the head and neck region, acting as a bridge
between dentistry and medicine.
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This specialist has the ability to perform a wide range of surgical procedures; from treating jaw abnormalities and facial injuries to cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries.
A maxillofacial surgeon, by integrating dental, medical, and aesthetic knowledge, plays an important role in restoring health, function, and facial beauty.
What Does a Maxillofacial Surgeon Do?
This group of surgeons is qualified to treat a number of problems related to the face and neck area, including:
- Treatment of misaligned jaws.
- Surgery for impacted wisdom teeth that are not easily accessible.
- Reconstructive oral surgery.
- Head and neck cancers.
- Dental implants.
In general, maxillofacial surgeons perform surgeries to correct problems or create aesthetic changes. These surgeries are generally outpatient procedures. They also provide you with the post-surgery recovery period and may schedule follow-up appointments for you.
Types of Maxillofacial Surgeries
Maxillofacial surgery procedures include a large number of different surgeries in the lower half of the face, from tooth extraction to bone grafting and cleft lip and palate repair.
A maxillofacial surgeon, using their diagnostic power and reviewing radiographs taken of your jaw and face, will offer you the best solution for treating your problem and will proceed to develop a treatment plan.
Next, we will introduce you to some types of maxillofacial surgeries and provide information about the reason for the surgery, how it is performed, and other details.
Tooth Extraction (Pulling)
Tooth extraction might be one of the most common reasons for visiting a maxillofacial surgeon. But what is the reason for this? Why doesn’t a general dentist or a root canal specialist perform this procedure for us?
In some cases, tooth extraction is more complicated due to multiple issues such as impacted teeth, broken teeth, or hard-to-reach wisdom teeth.
Additionally, the tooth extraction process may also require reconstructive surgery, such as filling the empty space with an implant or bridge. In such situations, a maxillofacial surgeon is a more suitable option than a dentist.
Finally, in some cases, tooth extraction may require referral to a maxillofacial surgeon due to problems with the skull and jawbones. These problems may include malignant tumors, bone infections, bone repair, or other diseases and issues that require the expertise and experience of a maxillofacial surgeon.
If any of the problems mentioned above exist, a maxillofacial surgeon, with their expertise in this field, can perform tooth extraction and removal more carefully.
Dental Implants
Maxillofacial surgeons are among the candidates for performing surgery and dental implant procedures. Of course, this procedure is most often performed by a dental implant specialist. However, in special circumstances where the original tooth needs to be extracted from the mouth and replaced with an artificial tooth, a maxillofacial surgeon can also place the implant in your jaw.
Reconstructive or Reparative Jaw Surgery
One of the surgical procedures performed by maxillofacial surgeons is jaw reconstruction and repair. In situations where your upper or lower jaw has been damaged and needs repair, the maxillofacial surgeon can proceed with bone reshaping, jaw joint adjustment, and even repairing damaged cavities.
Cleft Lip or Palate
Some congenital defects can lead to cleft lip and palate. These conditions can have both aesthetic and health effects for the individual throughout their life. Maxillofacial surgeons can help repair this type of congenital defect through surgery.
Dental Bone Graft
One of the most specialized dental procedures performed by maxillofacial surgeons is dental bone grafting surgery. Dental bone grafting is usually performed when a person has lost one or more natural teeth or is suffering from gum disease.
Both of these conditions can lead to bone loss in the jaw. In this method, the maxillofacial surgeon uses bone from the person’s hip, tibia, or back of the jaw for this purpose.
Periodontal (Gum) Surgery
Periodontal (gum) surgery treatments are performed in several different situations. For example, you may need gum surgery before implant placement or dental crowns.
In such cases, if a gum surgery specialist is not available, a maxillofacial surgeon is the second and most suitable option after a periodontist.
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Reasons to Visit a Maxillofacial Surgeon
Your dentist may refer you to a maxillofacial surgeon in certain special circumstances. Or, you may decide to visit this specialist to treat one of the problems in the lower part of your face.
But the question is, what are the reasons for visiting a specialist or a maxillofacial surgeon?
Skeletal Problems
Most maxillofacial surgeons are capable of correcting skeletal problems (such as misaligned jaws). If you suffer from chronic pain in the temporomandibular joint, known as TMJ, your dentist may refer you to a maxillofacial surgeon.
Oral, Head, or Neck Cancer
Cancers of the face, neck, and jaw are often examined and surgically treated by maxillofacial specialists. These specialists have received training in removing tumors without damaging the delicate nerves in your head and neck.
Reconstructive Surgery
In situations where you have suffered severe injury and trauma to the lower part of your face and jaw after an accident, you can benefit from the help of a specialist or a maxillofacial surgeon.
Some of these surgeons specialize in reconstructive surgery to repair jaw fractures, cheekbones, and teeth. These surgeons can even replace completely lost teeth with dental implants.
Cosmetic Surgery
Finally, maxillofacial surgeons can also treat aesthetic problems. If you are interested in dental implants or changing specific features of your face, you may ultimately seek help from these doctors to achieve your aesthetic goals.
What are the Benefits of Corrective Jaw Surgery?
- Resolving chewing problems
- Ease of digestion
- Improvement of jaw joint pain | Treatment of joint pain
- Resolving tooth wear problems
- Improved oral breathing
How is Maxillofacial Surgery Performed?
Maxillofacial surgery must be performed in a hospital or a specialized and well-equipped dental clinic like Dr. Bonyanian Dental Clinic. This is because performing this surgery requires anesthesia and the presence of anesthesiologists during the operation.
According to Dr. Bonyanian’s explanations:
At the beginning of the surgery, the specialist, after retracting the tissues inside the mouth and creating access to the jaw, proceeds to reposition the jawbones and place them in their proper position.
The solution for keeping these bones fixed in their correct position is also the use of tools such as bone plates, screws, wires, and elastic bands. These pieces will eventually become part of the jawbone over time. Therefore, there is no need to remove them from the jaw.
How Long Does Maxillofacial Surgery Take?
Maxillofacial surgery typically takes between 1 to 3 hours. Of course, the duration of jaw surgery also depends heavily on the severity of the jaw abnormalities and the skill of the maxillofacial surgeon in performing this procedure.
Will Surgery Change My Appearance? | Facial Changes After Jaw Surgery
Yes! In fact, many people decide to undergo this surgery precisely because of these facial changes! This is because this surgery, in addition to causing changes in the bones and improving breathing, chewing, and speaking functions, will also lead to a significant change in the person’s appearance.
Does Corrective Jaw Surgery Have Complications?
Jaw surgery, like any other type of surgery, is associated with risks and post-operative complications. Although following the advice provided by the specialist will help reduce these complications, some of these problems are unavoidable.
Some of these complications include the following:
- Bleeding in the internal areas of the mouth
- Swelling
- Possible infection
- Numbness in the upper part of the teeth, chin, and lip
- Feeling unwell (due to complications from anesthesia)
- Need for subsequent surgeries for improvement and better adjustment.
- Difficulty chewing food in the initial days after surgery.
- Scarring, in cases where the surgeon has made incisions on the face to access the jaw.
In some cases, post-surgery complications may be more serious. That is, internal structures of the mouth (including lips, teeth, gums, and bones) may be damaged. In such situations, the likelihood of needing further surgery will be higher.
On the other hand, the risks of general anesthesia are also on the other side of this surgery, and since anesthesia is necessary and unavoidable in this surgery, concerns about it are completely natural.
Do not forget that the most important part of a successful jaw surgery is choosing a skilled and specialized maxillofacial surgeon to perform this procedure. This is because a large part of the risks and complications after jaw surgery will be eliminated or facilitated by choosing a professional specialist.
If you need corrective jaw and face services and free consultation in this regard, you can contact the specialists at Dr. Bonyanian Clinic, the best dental clinic in North Tehran, at the phone number 00982188539720.
Category One: Treatment of Infections and Facilitating Tooth Development
- Clinical examination along with review of paraclinical documents (radiographs, tests)
- Removal of non-restorable and infected teeth
- Removal of infected roots remaining in the jawbone
- Drainage and treatment of abscesses and elimination of acute or chronic infection foci in the oral cavity
- Apicoectomy (endodontic surgery) to eliminate periapical infections
- Creating access to impacted teeth to help their eruption in orthodontic treatment
Category Two: Reconstructive, Cosmetic, and Specialized Surgeries
- Strengthening the tooth-supporting bone using biocompatible materials
- Bone grafting from the patient’s own tissues to improve the bone structure of the area
- Modifying the shape and size of bone with hard and soft tissue surgery for dental prosthesis placement
- Removal of facial moles
- Removal of bothersome soft or hard tissue inside and outside the mouth
- Biopsy of tissues for submission to diagnostic laboratories (medical and pathological)
- Performing hospital-based orthognathic surgeries for the treatment of skeletal facial deformities
Post-Operative Care After Maxillofacial Surgery
Proper care of the surgical site is one of the main reasons for your speedy recovery after surgery. Therefore, try to be diligent in following the instructions that we will explain below (and will certainly be communicated to you by your surgeon).
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How Much Does This Surgery Cost?
The cost of maxillofacial surgery is determined based on the severity of the individual’s jaw abnormalities and other factors such as the surgeon’s expertise and skill in performing this procedure, and clinic or hospital expenses (including general anesthesia).
In another article prepared by the editorial team of Dr. Bonyanian Dental Clinic, we have thoroughly examined the price of maxillofacial surgery. Reading this article will help you gain more information in this field.
Final Summary
In this article prepared by Dr. Bonyanian Dental Clinic, we comprehensively reviewed maxillofacial surgery, the skills and education of a maxillofacial surgeon, and the advantages, disadvantages, and post-operative care of this surgery.
We learned that jaw surgery is one of the best solutions for treating problems of jaw abnormalities, performed using general anesthesia and by changing and repositioning the bones (and placing them in their correct position).
If you intend to use maxillofacial surgery services in Tehran, you can contact the consultants of Dr. Bonyanian Dental Clinic by calling 00982188539720.
Dr. Bonyanian’s office is one of the most professional and best dental clinics in Tehran, which, with a professional and specialized staff, has the ability to perform all maxillofacial surgery services.
Dr. Nazi Bonyanian
Dental Surgeon (DDS) — Medical Council Number: 138662
Graduate of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences with over 15 years of experience in implants, laminates, and oral and dental surgery.
Address: No. 22, Unit 7, West Alley 6, Bokharest Street, Argentina Sq., Tehran, Iran
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