Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery focuses on surgery for diseases of the mouth, jaw & face. Maxillofacial surgeon is specialized in surgery of the facial region.
Dr. Anshul Singhal
M.D.S. Fellowship (Dept. of Craniofacial Surgery)
17+ Years experience
Location
Dr. Anshul Singhal
M.D.S. Fellowship (Dept. of Craniofacial Surgery)
17+ Years experience
Location
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery focuses on surgery for diseases of the mouth, jaw & face. Maxillofacial surgeon is specialized in surgery of the facial region. They are specialists in diagnosis & treatment of a broad range of disorders affecting the facial complex and skeleton, including the jaws and oral cavity (eg. impacted teeth, dental implants), jaw and congenital facial disproportion, facial trauma, oral cancer, salivary gland disease, joint disorders, cysts & tumors of the jaws).
Maxillofacial surgeons require skills in dentistry, general medicine & surgery. Oral & maxillofacial surgery is widely recognized as one of the specialties of dentistry.
These maxilla surgeons can a solid foundation for cosmetic & restorative dental work, including placement of dental implants, the system of tooth replacement preferred by many patients. Depending on the condition, bone grafting procedures of the jaw may be required for proper placement of jaw implants. When dentures are chosen in tooth replacement method, oral surgeons can reshape alveolar (jaw) bone, to ensure a comfortable fit in the mouth.
Maxillofacial surgeons often work in other medical specialities as ENT surgeons, clinical oncologists, plastic surgeons, restorative dentists, orthodontists, radiologists and neurosurgeons.
A Maxillofacial Surgeon diagnoses and treats disorders affecting the mouth, jaw, face, and neck, including impacted teeth, jaw deformities, facial trauma, oral cancer, cysts and tumors of the jaws, TMJ disorders, and congenital facial abnormalities.
Common signs include facial injuries, jaw pain or stiffness, difficulty chewing or opening the mouth, swelling in the jaw area, impacted teeth, facial deformities, or persistent oral lesions.
Prepare by bringing dental and medical history, imaging reports (X-ray/CT), medication list, details of symptoms, and any previous treatment records to help with accurate evaluation and planning.
Maxillofacial surgery services include removal of impacted teeth, dental and facial implant procedures, intra-oral and facial soft tissue surgeries, trauma reconstruction, cleft and craniofacial surgery, and jaw correction procedures, often performed under local anesthesia or sedation.
You should see a Maxillofacial Surgeon if you have facial trauma, jaw alignment issues, oral growths, persistent jaw dysfunction, or are referred for surgical management of dental or facial conditions.
The frequency of visits depends on your condition, treatment plan, and recovery progress. Follow-ups are typically scheduled after procedures to monitor healing and outcomes.
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