The principle subspecialties of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery
Surgeons may choose to train and specialise in one or more of these specialised fields of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery:
Surgeons may choose to train and specialise in one or more of these specialised fields of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery:
- Surgical treatment of head and neck cancer – the removal of the tumours and subsequent reconstruction, including microvascular free tissue transfer.
- Surgery for Craniofacial Facial Deformity - the correction of congenital or acquired facial deformity primarily to improve oro-facial function, but also often to overcome facial disfigurement and restore quality of life.
- Oral & Maxillofacial - surgery of the teeth (including implants), jaws, temporomandibular joints, salivary glands and facial skin lesions.
- Oral Medicine – diagnosis and management of medical conditions presenting in and around the cervico-facial structures.
- Treatment of facial soft and hard tissue injuries of the craniofacial structures.
- Cosmetic surgery – surgery to enhance facial aesthetics, and improve quality of life.