Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
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“Early detection through precise examination, responsible treatment”
Introduction
The Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery offers a comprehensive scope of surgery services including orthognathic surgery for facial deformities (protruded jaw, chin, mouth etc.), dental implant surgery, bone graft, surgical or nonsurgical approach for TMJ disorders (trismus, pain, clicking sound, etc.), botox injection for masseter muscle hypertrophy, facial reconstructive surgery for facial defects, surgical correction for facial trauma (maxilla, mandible, zygomatic bone, nasal bone etc.), dentoalveolar surgery for cysts and tumors, treatment for oral infections and salivary gland diseases, wisdom tooth extraction, and any other minor dentoalveolar surgery.
In the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, we provide early detection of wisdom tooth and oral cancer in order to prevent further complications and to lead a higher success rate. Besides, oral and maxillofacial surgeons frequently cooperate with other specialists for orthognathic surgery to achieve patients’ safety and better results.
Medical Fields
wisdom tooth extraction
maxillofacial fracture
oral cancer
Dental implants and bone grafts
Orthognathic surgery (double jaw surgery)
Rapid orthodontic
jawbone necrosis (BRONJ)
sleep apnea
Medication related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ)
Temporomandibular joint disorder
general anesthesia surgery
Features
Conventional orthodontic treatment is inconvenient because it requires long treatment duration and numerous number of visits. Rapid orthodontic treatment allows patients with dentoalveolar protrusion to achieve stable results through movement of both teeth and alveolar bone under local anesthesia by avoiding general anesthesia and fear of dramatic changes in facial appearance.Oral cancer is difficult to be diagnosed in early stage, and if the cancer is not treated at an early stage, it may cause serious complications in terms of life quality with chronic pain, functional impairment, and oral dysfunction. Oral cancer can be treated with higher success rate by early detection through routine oral checkup.Early removal of wisdom tooth prevents more serious problems that can occur with age such as pain, infection, and damage to the adjacent toothOrthognathic surgery involves surgically moving the jaws and correction of facial asymmetry or abnormal development of the jawbone. About 7 days of hospitalization is required, and orthodontic treatment is usually accompanied before and after surgery, so hospitalization period and treatment options are decided based on the consultation of orthodontists and oral and maxillofacial surgeons. Therefore, it is necessary for patients to consult with specialists thoroughly because orthognathic surgery, unlike any other surgery, requires high level of knowledge of preparation and long-term post-operative occlusion.Conventional orthodontic treatment is inconvenient because it requires long treatment duration and numerous number of visits. Rapid orthodontic treatment allows patients with dentoalveolar protrusion to achieve stable results through movement of both teeth and alveolar bone under local anesthesia by avoiding general anesthesia and fear of dramatic changes in facial appearance.Medication related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ)Treatment of MRONJ requires long-term medication through outpatient services or hospitalization. If a patient has severe condition of osteonecrosis of the jaw, it is necessary to surgically remove infected jaw bone under general anesthesia. If MRONJ is diagnosed, a patient should start the treatment after consultation with his or her doctor about stopping osteoporosis medicine.Oral cancer is difficult to be diagnosed in early stage, and if the cancer is not treated at an early stage, it may cause serious complications in terms of life quality with chronic pain, functional impairment, and oral dysfunction. Oral cancer can be treated with higher success rate by early detection through routine oral checkup.
