Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons are highly skilled specialists in the field of dentistry who are trained to perform surgeries involving the mouth, jaw, face, and skull. Their expertise is essential in treating a variety of conditions, including impacted wisdom teeth, jaw misalignments, facial trauma, cysts, tumors, and oral cancers. These professionals complete rigorous training that includes dental school followed by years of hospital-based surgical residency, making them uniquely qualified to handle both functional and aesthetic concerns in the oral and facial region. Patients are often referred to oral surgeons for procedures that require deeper surgical intervention beyond routine dental care.
In the realm of oral health, these surgeons play a vital role in restoring both form and function. They are commonly involved in the placement of dental implants, reconstructive bone grafting, and corrective jaw surgery, especially for patients who suffer from bite issues or facial imbalances. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons also manage complex cases of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders and sleep apnea, offering surgical solutions when conservative treatments are not effective. With access to cutting-edge technology such as 3D imaging and guided surgical planning, they provide safe, precise, and often life-changing treatments. Their work not only improves oral health but also significantly boosts patients' confidence and overall well-being.
Title : Analysis of LANAPĀ® and LAPIPĀ® - Minimally invasive periodontal and peri-implantitis treatment protocols
Preetinder Singh, Academy of Oral Surgery, United States
Title : A new approach in the reconstruction of the midface and mandible with a microvascularized fibular flap
Laurindo Moacir Sassi, Mackenzie Evangelical University Hospital, Brazil
Title : Diagnosis of selected dental conditions with similar pain characteristics: Do we need to redefine our terminology? A personal view
David Geoffrey Gillam, Queen Mary University of London, United Kingdom
Title : Effect of hormonal changes and stress on TMD
Yasser Khaled, Marquette University, United States
Title : Temporomandibular dysfunction - The great imposter
Patrick Grossmann, British Society for the Study of Craniomandibular Disorders, United Kingdom
Title : Forensic dental analysis of cranio-dental remains for biological profiling
Aziza Yakhyaeva, Adelphi University, United States