Oral surgery

Oral Surgery, often referred to as Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, is a specialized field in dentistry that diagnoses and surgically treats conditions of the mouth, teeth, jaws, and facial structures.

Overview

Oral surgeons address a range of issues from tooth extraction to reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Procedures may include wisdom tooth removal, dental implants, corrective jaw surgery, cleft lip and palate repair, facial trauma surgery, and treatment of oral cancers.

Conditions Treated

Oral surgeons manage conditions such as:

• Impacted wisdom teeth
• Tooth loss requiring dental implants
• Jaw misalignment
• Cleft lip and palate
• Oral and facial tumors and cysts
• Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders
• Obstructive sleep apnea

Surgical Procedures

Common procedures in oral surgery include:

• Tooth extractions
• Placement of dental implants
• Orthognathic surgery for corrective jaw alignment
• Reconstructive surgery following trauma
• Surgical treatment for sleep apnea
• Biopsy and removal of pathological tissues

Training and Certification

Oral surgeons undergo extensive training, including dental school, a surgical residency program, and often additional fellowship training in sub-specialties. They are certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

The practice of oral surgery often involves collaboration with other specialists such as orthodontists, otolaryngologists, plastic surgeons, and oncologists to provide comprehensive care.

List of Oral Surgeons (USA)

• Alabama
• Alaska
• Arizona
• Arkansas
• California
• Colorado
• Connecticut
• Delaware
• Florida
• Georgia
• Hawaii
• Idaho
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Iowa
• Kansas
• Kentucky
• Louisiana
• Maine
• Maryland
• Massachusetts
• Michigan
• Minnesota
• Mississippi
• Missouri
• Montana
• Nebraska
• Nevada
• New Hampshire
• New Jersey
• New Mexico
• New York
• North Carolina
• North Dakota
• Ohio
• Oklahoma
• Oregon
• Pennsylvania
• Rhode Island
• South Carolina
• South Dakota
• Tennessee
• Texas
• Utah
• Vermont
• Virginia
• Washington
• West Virginia
• Wisconsin
• Wyoming

US territories

• American Samoa
• Guam
• Northern Mariana Islands
• Puerto Rico
• U.S. Virgin Islands
• District of Columbia

See Also

• Maxillofacial Surgery
• Dentistry
• Prosthodontics
• Orthodontics
• Periodontics

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