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• Dr. Nipun Mohan MDS (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery)

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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMS) is a specialized branch of dentistry that focuses on the diagnosis and surgical treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects in the mouth, jaws, face, and neck. It involves a wide range of surgical procedures that are performed to restore or enhance the function and appearance of these areas.

The scope of OMS includes the diagnosis, management, and surgical treatment of various conditions such as impacted teeth, jaw and facial bone fractures, facial trauma, oral cancer, infections, tumors, cysts, and other disorders of the jaws and facial region. The OMS specialists are also involved in the treatment of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, orthognathic surgery (surgery to correct jaw alignment and bite problems), and dental implants.

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons undergo extensive training, which includes four years of dental school followed by four to six years of specialized surgical training in a hospital-based residency program. During this training, they acquire knowledge and expertise in anesthesia, pain control, advanced surgical techniques, and the management of complex medical and surgical conditions.

The procedures performed by oral and maxillofacial surgeons can be classified into several categories, including:

• Dentoalveolar surgery: This involves the extraction of teeth, removal of impacted wisdom teeth, and other surgical procedures related to the teeth and supporting structures.
• Dental implant surgery: This involves the placement of artificial tooth roots (implants) into the jawbone to support replacement teeth.
• Orthognathic surgery: This involves the surgical correction of jaw and facial deformities, such as overbites, underbites, and malocclusions (misaligned teeth).
• Reconstructive surgery: This involves the repair and reconstruction of defects and injuries in the mouth, jaws, face, and neck, such as cleft lip and palate, facial trauma, and tumors.
• Maxillofacial trauma: This involves the diagnosis and management of injuries to the face, jaws, and mouth caused by accidents or other trauma.
• Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders: This involves the diagnosis and management of disorders affecting the joint that connects the jaw to the skull.
• Oral cancer: This involves the diagnosis and surgical treatment of cancerous and precancerous lesions of the mouth, lips, and tongue.

In conclusion, oral and maxillofacial surgery is a specialized field of dentistry that involves the diagnosis and surgical treatment of conditions affecting the mouth, jaws, face, and neck. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are highly trained specialists who have extensive knowledge and expertise in the management of complex surgical and medical conditions. The procedures performed by oral and maxillofacial surgeons aim to improve the function and appearance of these areas, leading to a better quality of life for their patients.

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