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Maxillofacial Surgery

Maxillofacial Surgery is a devoted division that takes part in overseeing and treating deformities and wounds of the face, jaws, head, and neck alongside the hard and delicate tissues of the oral and maxillofacial locale. At Balani Hospital, the group specialists help analyze, treat and fix a wide scope of conditions that might emerge in the maxillofacial locale. Our group of specialists is profoundly knowledgeable about dealing with any street car crash cases including maxillofacial surgeries. The group likewise helps in teaching patients about the advantages of oral cleanliness. The specialists are gifted in dealing with different complex cases during the labor like congenital fissures and a sense of taste, and horrible wounds like broken jaws and facial skeletons . They are likewise well versed in treating and fixing issues connected with the mouth depression, teeth and face. The group of oral specialists has its skill in treating oral malignant growths, reconstructive Surgery and oral medication. The Balani Hospital gives fantastic and better quality consideration to its patients .

What is maxillofacial surgery?

Maxillofacial surgery involves the removal, repair, or readjustment of soft and hard tissues in the face, jaw, teeth, mouth, or neck. It is a surgical specialty recognized by the American College of Surgeons.

WHAT ARE WISDOM TEETH?

Wisdom teeth often known as third molars are the last teeth to erupt. One usually gets them in the late teens or early twenties. However, even instances of eruption in late adulthood are common. If they erupt smoothly and without any interruption then they can be proven as an asset. But the problem with third molars is that in case they do not erupt properly or are misaligned, they would need to be extracted. If they are poorly aligned, then they can damage the adjacent teeth.

What problems can a wisdom tooth cause?

It is also possible that the wisdom tooth is impacted. This means that the wisdom teeth remain intact in the soft tissue and partially break or erupt through gums.
If they remain partially open, then the chances of bacteria entering the tooth are high, which may cause infection & lead to the swelling in the jaw, pain and general illness.
Because of the misaligned positioning of the jaw, it will become difficult to brush or floss making the tooth prone to decay and gum disease.
There are four set of wisdom teeth two on each upper and lower jaw.
Nowadays, mostly due to lifestyle changes people do not get wisdom teeth. This is because the jaws do not develop completely & properly which restrains the wisdom teeth from erupting.

Is there a need to remove Wisdom Teeth?

It is not necessary to remove wisdom teeth as long as they are not causing any problem. They would have to be extracted if they are impacted or caused crowding. If you do not remove the wisdom tooth, it will be impacted. Your mouth might not provide space for it to erupt as a result it will erupt at the wrong angle which can damage the adjacent tooth.

Your dentist may advise you to remove your third molar at an early stage, this is because as you age, the bones in your mouth become harder ,which will then make it difficult to remove.

Delaying can also lead to severe surgeries and heavy bleeding , or it can even cause a minor loss of movement in your jaw.

Symptoms to get Wisdom Teeth Removed

Pain behind molars which can increase with time.

Redness, swelling and tenderness which can lead to infection.

Foul breath and bad taste can also be detected due to wisdom teeth

Jaw pain and stiffness.

Should Wisdom Teeth be removed?

Wisdom teeth may/should be removed in case of any understated problems. Your dentist will be able to help and guide you with the diagnosis:

Crowding: The adjacent teeth are getting damaged. Because of the misalignment, if wisdom teeth erupts at the wrong angle then it can harm other teeth.

Jaw Damage: Wisdom teeth can damage your nerves making the jaw hollow.

Sinus issues: Wisdom teeth can be a reason for sinus pain and congestion.

Gums Problem: It will be difficult to clean the area which results in swelling of the tissue.

Gaps in Gums: The pocket is created due to swollen gums, thus helping in the process of decay.

Fractures

Oral and facial fractures result from accidental trauma. They can be efficiently treated by a maxillofacial surgeon. The treatment may involve an open or closed reduction of the fracture. Most incisions are perform intra orally resulting in no visible there on the face. The Primary aim of treatment is for the patient should be able to chew properly post operatively.

Intraoral and Extraoral Swellings

Intraoral and Extraoral Swellings can result from a number of causes. A Correct diagnosis of the cause of an oral or facial swelling requires the expertise of a maxillofacial surgeon. Only a correct diagnosis will lead to the correct treatment.

If Treatment of swelling is postponed, then it may give rise to life threatening complications. It may vary from an incision and drainage to simple excision to complicated surgical procedures.

OSMF

OSMF ,or oral submucous fibrosis, is a pre -cancerous condition that results from repeated use of tobacco and its products. A timely diagnosis of OSMF requires the expertise of a maxillofacial surgeon and can help to prevent cancer.

OSMF results in the loss of elasticity and fibrosis of the mucosa of the cheek, lips, and other intraoral structures.

OFMS can be treated primarily through discontinuation of habits, steroid injections, intraoral exercises, and other surgical treatment modalities.

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