Maxillofacial Surgery
Maxillofacial surgery is a specialty of dentistry that diagnoses health problems in the mouth and jaw area and offers solutions through surgical operations. It goes beyond traditional dentistry methods and solves complex facial and jaw problems with the latest technological devices and modern methods. It offers an excellent treatment option in cases where orthodontic methods are insufficient.
Maxillofacial surgery not only provides definitive treatment of diseases, but also offers important solutions for patients with aesthetic concerns. It is a multidisciplinary field that works together with branches such as plastic surgery and ear-nose-throat (ENT).
What is Maxillofacial Surgery?
Maxillofacial surgery is a specialty that addresses complex health problems in the mouth and jaw area. It provides diagnosis and treatment for many issues such as diseases, aesthetic defects, genetic problems, traumas and injuries. It works on both hard tissues (teeth and jaw bones) and soft tissues (tongue, cheeks, salivary glands).
Maxillofacial surgery, also known as orthognathic surgery, includes a variety of procedures such as jaw positioning, tooth extraction, complex implant applications, periodontal surgery, bone grafts, sleep apnea treatment and reconstructive surgery.
Surgical procedures are performed under local anesthesia, general anesthesia or sedation, depending on the patient’s condition and the treatment modality. General anesthesia is generally preferred for patients with dental phobia or those who cannot adapt to treatment due to physical/mental disabilities. Dt. Eren Pera will determine the most appropriate anesthesia method for you.
Advantages of Maxillofacial Surgery
The main advantages of maxillofacial surgery are to reduce pain and permanently improve functionality and appearance. In addition, the wide range of treatments offers many benefits for patients:
✅ The structure and function of the teeth are preserved.
✅ With wisdom tooth treatment, the risk of crookedness and infection is eliminated.
✅ The jaw structure is strengthened with bone grafts and prepared for implant treatment.
Cysts and tumors are treated with reconstructive surgery.
✅ Periodontal problems are eliminated and oral and dental health is improved.
✅ Facial asymmetry is corrected, resulting in a more aesthetically harmonious appearance.
✅ The bite of the teeth is optimized, jaw bite problems are solved.
✅ Local pain disorders and jaw joint disorders are eliminated.
✅ Congenital anomalies (such as congenital cleft palate) are corrected.
✅ Bite, chewing, swallowing and speech functions are improved.
✅ Breathing problems associated with sleep apnea are reduced.
Maxillofacial surgery is an important field in solving general health problems and significantly improves the quality of life of patients.
Importance of Maxillofacial Surgery
Maxillofacial surgery offers advanced solutions for a wide range of diseases and maxillofacial disorders. In addition to the unique advantages of treatment methods, it provides great benefits for patients:
🔹 Surgery-First Approach: At Hospitaprima, treatments are planned with a surgery-first approach, prioritizing patient comfort and psychology. In this way, the total treatment time is much shorter compared to traditional dentistry methods.
🔹 Fast Recovery Process: The recovery process after maxillofacial surgery is usually completed in as little as 2 weeks.
🔹 Short Operation Time: Thanks to the use of surgical guides, the operation time is greatly shortened. Swelling, bruising and pain are minimized after approximately 3-4 hours.
🔹 No Need for Orthodontic Appliances: Instead of correcting the deformity with orthodontic methods before surgery, surgery is performed in the first stage. Thus, patients do not have to use apparatus such as braces, orthodontic face masks and do not lose their self-confidence in social life.
🔹 Results can be seen in advance: Thanks to high-tech devices such as 3D Intraoral Scanner and 3D Tomography, patients can simulate their post-treatment appearance in advance. Thus, by sharing their expectations with their doctor, they can fully control the treatment process.
Common Conditions Treated by Maxillofacial Surgery
Maxillofacial surgery treats a wide range of diseases and deformities such as
Tooth decay, gum diseases, impacted wisdom teeth, dental traumas
✔ Backward or forward upper or lower jaw, crossbite, excessive or insufficient visibility of teeth
✔ Bone loss in the jawbone
✔ Chronic jaw joint (TMJ) disorders
✔ Snoring and sleep apnea problems
✔ Cleft lip and palate syndrome
✔ Facial fractures, soft tissue injuries, traumas
✔ Post-cancer deformities
✔ Medical conditions requiring risky tooth extraction
Maxillofacial Surgery Methods
🦷 Pterygoid Implant: Special implant application that does not require sinus lift or bone grafting.
🦷 Genioplasty: Surgical procedure that corrects facial asymmetry by correcting the jaw structure.
🦷 Botox Applications: Treatment of chronic jaw joint disorders and teeth grinding (bruxism).
🦷 Filling Applications: Treatment to reduce wrinkles and shape facial contours.
🦷 Sleep Apnea Treatment: Orthognathic surgery to open the airways.
🦷 TMJ Treatment: Surgical interventions to relieve pain and functional disorders in the jaw muscles.
Maxillofacial surgery is a specialty of dentistry that diagnoses health problems in the mouth and jaw area and offers solutions with surgical operations. It goes beyond traditional dentistry methods and solves complex facial and jaw problems with the latest technological devices and modern methods. It offers an excellent treatment option in cases where orthodontic methods are insufficient.
Maxillofacial surgery not only provides definitive treatment of diseases, but also offers important solutions for patients with aesthetic concerns. It is a multidisciplinary field that works together with branches such as plastic surgery and ear-nose-throat (ENT).