What Are Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeries?
Oral, dental, and maxillofacial surgery address disorders of the mouth and jaw, restoring health, function, and esthetics.
Oral Surgery
Treats soft‑tissue issues of the cheeks, lips, palate, tongue, gums, and salivary glands. Typical indications include infections, lacerations, tongue‑tie release, and soft‑tissue repairs.
Dental Surgery
Focuses on teeth and tooth roots: complex extractions, management of missing teeth, prosthetic preparation, restoration of fractured teeth, endodontic‑related infections, and sinus involvement of upper teeth.
Maxillofacial Surgery
Optimizes jaw function and facial balance: occlusal (bite) disorders, TMJ noises/pain, mouth‑opening snoring, cyst/tumor removal, disc displacement, jaw locking, and skeletal discrepancies.
Applications in Oral, Dental, and Maxillofacial Surgery
Treatment is planned after examination using local anesthesia, general anesthesia, or sedation for pain‑free care. Common indications include missing teeth, cysts and tumors, impacted teeth, and jaw esthetics.
Implants in Maxillofacial Practice: How We Apply in Antalya
Dental implants are biocompatible titanium or ceramic fixtures placed in the jawbone to replace missing roots and support permanent teeth. They restore chewing function and smile esthetics, often preferred over removable prostheses.
- Candidate criteria: Adults with completed bone development; selected systemic conditions can be treated under medical management.
- Explore details via our Antalya Implant Treatment pathways and plan a case‑specific approach.
Impacted Tooth Operations
Impacted teeth fail to erupt or emerge in the wrong direction due to space limitations wisdom teeth are common. Without intervention, they can impair chewing/speech, cause halitosis, pressure adjacent teeth, pain, cavities, root inflammation, and gum/cheek infections.
- Personalized planning based on position, angle, and impaction degree on X‑ray/CBCT
- Local anesthesia in sterile conditions
- Typical duration: 10–40 minutes depending on complexity
- Nerve proximity is assessed; technique is adjusted to minimize risk
Jaw Cysts and Tumors: Maxillofacial Management
Cysts and tumors may arise from genetics or infections (even from simple caries). Untreated lesions risk root resorption, fractures, permanent nerve changes, tissue injury, and malignancy.
- Symptoms: Pain, swelling, or silent growth detected on routine imaging
- Protocol: Biopsy to define type, then definitive treatment under local or general anesthesia (url://34)
- Follow‑up: Recurrence or transformation risk necessitates ongoing controls
Orthognathic Surgery
For skeletal cases beyond orthodontics, orthognathic surgery corrects jaw size/position, prognathism/retrognathism, chin esthetics, and asymmetries. Causes may be genetic or traumatic, affecting eating, breathing, speech, and appearance.
- Candidate: Bone development must be complete
- Planning: Orthodontist and maxillofacial surgeon co‑plan via digital simulation
- Scope: Single or bi‑jaw surgery; post‑operative follow‑up for months to refine function and esthetics
Surgical Contribution to Dental Aesthetics
Maxillofacial adjustments enhance the foundation for esthetic dentistry. We harmonize tooth design with lip support, palate anatomy, and jaw position to achieve a healthy, natural smile aligned with facial proportions.
Our Digital Surgical Workflow
- CBCT diagnostics and intraoral scans
- Virtual planning and guided protocols
- Sterile technique with documented safety steps
- Integrated lab support for same‑day provisionals when indicated
Patient Journey and Anesthesia Options
- Tailored anesthesia (local, sedation, general) for comfort and safety
- Clear pre‑op instructions, post‑op medication and hygiene guidance
- Scheduled reviews to track healing and function
Request a Maxillofacial Surgery Plan in Antalya
Get a personalized diagnosis, imaging review, and treatment roadmap for oral, dental, and jaw surgery. We align functional rehabilitation with esthetic goals through a precise, patient‑approved process.
