Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

Conditions Treated

• •Impacted Wisdom Teeth — Third molars that fail to fully emerge due to lack of space, causing pain, infection, or damage to adjacent teeth.
• •Dental Implants — Titanium screws surgically placed in jawbone to replace missing teeth — the gold standard for tooth replacement.
• •Jaw Fractures — Broken jaw from road accidents, falls, assault, or sports injuries. Requires surgical fixation for proper healing.
• •TMJ Disorders — Temporomandibular joint dysfunction causing jaw pain, clicking, and restricted mouth opening.
• •Oral Cysts and Tumours — Benign or malignant growths in the jaw or soft tissues of the mouth requiring surgical excision.

Health Tips

• •Don't smoke after oral surgery
• •Follow soft diet instructions after surgery
• •Keep the surgical area clean
• •Take prescribed antibiotics fully

How to Prepare for Your Visit

• •Complete pre-operative dental X-ray (OPG) or CT scan as requested
• •Inform about all medications — especially blood thinners, which may need to be stopped
• •Follow fasting instructions if general anaesthesia or sedation is planned
• •Arrange transportation home — you should not drive after sedation or general anaesthesia
• •Local anaesthesia will be given — you will feel pressure but not pain during the procedure
• •Communicate with the surgeon if you feel pain — additional anaesthesia can be given
• •For implant procedures, a surgical guide may be used for precise placement
• •The surgical team will provide post-operative instructions and medications before discharge
• •Bite on gauze for 30-60 minutes after extraction to control bleeding
• •Apply ice packs externally for the first 24 hours to reduce swelling
• •Avoid spitting, using straws, or rinsing vigorously for 24 hours — this prevents dry socket
• •Start gentle salt water rinses after 24 hours and take prescribed antibiotics as directed

Questions to Ask Your Doctor

• •Do I really need my wisdom teeth removed?
• •Will the procedure be under local or general anaesthesia?
• •What type of implant do you recommend and why?
• •How long until I can eat normally after surgery?
• •Is this jaw lump concerning?
• •What are the risks of nerve damage?

When to See a Specialist

An Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon performs surgery on the mouth, jaw, and face — from wisdom teeth to jaw reconstruction.

• •Impacted wisdom teeth
• •Jaw fractures from injury
• •Jaw joint (TMJ) disorders needing surgery
• •Dental implant placement
• •Oral tumours or cysts
• •Cleft lip/palate surgery
• •Corrective jaw surgery (orthognathic)

Oral surgeons handle complex cases beyond regular dentistry — your dentist will refer you when specialized surgical care is needed.