Maxillofacial

Maxillofacial refers to the region of the facial skeleton that encompasses the jaw and face. It is a specialty of both medicine and dentistry that focuses on the diagnosis and surgical treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects in the hard and soft tissues of the maxillofacial region.

Anatomy

The maxillofacial region includes the bones of the forehead, face, cheekbones, and jaws, as well as the soft tissues of those areas. This region is involved in a variety of functions such as chewing, speaking, and breathing.

Maxillofacial Surgery

Maxillofacial surgery is a surgical specialty that involves the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects in the hard and soft tissues of the maxillofacial region. This can include procedures to treat trauma to the face, cosmetic surgery to the face, corrective jaw surgery, and the extraction of teeth.

Maxillofacial Pathology

Maxillofacial pathology is the study of diseases that affect the maxillofacial region. This can include a wide range of conditions, from benign growths to cancerous tumors.

Maxillofacial Radiology

Maxillofacial radiology is the use of imaging techniques to diagnose and plan treatment for conditions affecting the maxillofacial region. This can include the use of x-rays, CT scans, and MRI scans.

Maxillofacial Prosthodontics

Maxillofacial prosthodontics is a specialty of dentistry that focuses on the rehabilitation of patients with conditions affecting the maxillofacial region. This can include the use of dental implants, dentures, and other prosthetic devices.

See Also

• Oral and maxillofacial surgery
• Oral and maxillofacial pathology
• Oral and maxillofacial radiology
• Oral and maxillofacial prosthodontics

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