Intro

Question 1

Oral and maxillofacial surgery is

Answer 1

the specialty
of dentistry that includes the diagnosis, surgical
and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries,
and defects, including both the functional and
esthetic aspects

Question 2

Indications for Maxillofacial Surgery

Answer 2

 Extraction of teeth ( Indications of extraction?)
 Surgical removal of impacted teeth
 Preprosthetic surgery to smooth and contour the
alveolar ridge
 Removal of cysts and tumors
 Biopsy
 Management of maxillofacial trauma
 Surgical management of orofacial infection

Question 3

Indications for Maxillofacial Surgery-
cont’d

Answer 3

 Surgery to alter the size or shape of the facial
bones ( Orthognathic Surgery)
 Surgery of the temporomandibular joint
 Reconstructive surgery
 Cleft lip and cleft palate repairs
 Salivary gland surgery
 Surgical implant procedures
 Surgical aids to endodontic

Question 4

The scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery for the
general practitioner is defined by several factors

Answer 4

individual dentist’s desire to perform surgical
procedures is the first.

The second factor is the individual dentist’s training
and experience in performing complex surgical
procedures.