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Maxillofacial Surgeon
A Maxillofacial Surgeon, also known as an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, is a specialist in surgery that addresses issues related to the face, mouth, and jaws. This field combines dental, medical, and surgical expertise to treat a wide range of conditions, including:
- Dental Surgery: Removal of impacted teeth, especially wisdom teeth, and complex tooth extractions.
- Jaw Surgery: Corrective jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery) to address misalignment of the jaws, which can affect chewing, speech, and appearance.
- Facial Trauma: Repair of fractures to the jaw, cheekbones, nose, and eye sockets due to accidents or injuries.
- Reconstructive Surgery: Reconstruction of the facial bones following trauma, tumors, or congenital conditions such as cleft lip and palate.
- TMJ Disorders: Treatment of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders that cause pain and dysfunction in the jaw joint.
- Oral Cancer: Diagnosis and surgical treatment of oral cancer, including removal of tumors in the mouth and throat.
- Cosmetic Surgery: Aesthetic procedures such as rhinoplasty (nose surgery), facelifts, and other cosmetic enhancements of the face.