Oral Surgeon - Queens

Here we explain what an oral surgeon is.

An oral surgeon, also known as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, is a dental specialist who focuses on surgical procedures involving the mouth, jaw, face, and related structures. They undergo extensive training beyond dental school to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to perform a wide range of surgical treatments. Here are some key aspects of an oral surgeon's expertise and scope of practice:

What procedures does an oral surgeon perform?

Here are some key aspects of an oral surgeon's expertise and scope of practice:
Oral and Dental Surgeries: Oral surgeons are skilled in performing various oral and dental surgical procedures. This includes tooth extractions, especially complex or impacted wisdom teeth removal, as well as dental implant placement, bone grafting, and pre-prosthetic surgeries to prepare the mouth for dentures or other restorations.
Corrective Jaw Surgery: Oral surgeons are trained to perform orthognathic surgery, which involves realigning the jaws to correct functional and aesthetic issues such as malocclusion (misalignment of the bite), TMJ disorders, and facial asymmetry. This type of surgery can improve chewing, speech, breathing, and overall facial harmony.
Facial Trauma and Reconstruction: Oral surgeons are skilled in treating facial injuries and fractures resulting from accidents, sports-related incidents, or other trauma. They can perform complex reconstructive surgeries to restore facial structures, including the jaws, cheekbones, and orbits (eye sockets), to their normal function and appearance.
Pathology and Tumor Removal: Oral surgeons are involved in diagnosing and treating oral and facial pathologies, including cysts, tumors, and oral cancer. They may perform biopsies, remove lesions, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive treatment and management of these conditions.
Anesthesia and Sedation: Oral surgeons have expertise in administering various levels of anesthesia, including local anesthesia, intravenous (IV) sedation, and general anesthesia. This enables them to perform surgical procedures comfortably and safely, ensuring patient comfort and minimizing pain and anxiety.
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders: Oral surgeons can diagnose and manage TMJ disorders, which involve issues with the temporomandibular joint and associated facial muscles. They may offer non-surgical treatments, such as medication, splints, or physical therapy, or in some cases, recommend surgical intervention if conservative measures are not effective.

Due to the complexity and specialized nature of their work, oral surgeons often collaborate with other dental and medical professionals, such as general dentists, orthodontists, prosthodontists, and medical specialists, to provide comprehensive and multidisciplinary care. If you require oral surgery or have complex dental and facial concerns, your general dentist may refer you to an oral surgeon who can evaluate your specific condition, develop a treatment plan, and perform the necessary surgical interventions to address your needs effectively. Oral Surgeons peform all of the following procedures:

 

Do all oral surgeons perform the same procedures? 

Due to the complexity and specialized nature of their work, oral surgeons often collaborate with other dental and medical professionals, such as general dentists, orthodontists, prosthodontists, and medical specialists, to provide comprehensive and multidisciplinary care.

If you require oral surgery or have complex dental and facial concerns, your general dentist may refer you to an oral surgeon who can evaluate your specific condition, develop a treatment plan, and perform the necessary surgical interventions to address your needs effectively. Oral Surgeons peform all of the following procedures:

Most oral surgeons perform nearly all the same procedures with some being more specialized than others. Most will perform the following procedures:

1. Dental Extractions
2. Wisdom Tooth Extractions
3. Dental Implants
4. All-on-5 Dental Implants
5. Bone Grafting
6. Ridge Augmentation
7. Sinus Lifts

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