What is oral surgery?
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Oral surgery, also known as oral and maxillofacial surgery, is a specialized branch of dentistry that focuses on diagnosing and treating diseases, injuries, and defects in the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region. It involves surgical procedures performed on the mouth, jaws, face, and neck.
Oral surgeons are dental specialists who have completed additional years of surgical training beyond dental school. They are skilled in performing a wide range of surgical procedures, including tooth extractions, dental implants, corrective jaw surgery, cleft lip and palate repair, oral cancer diagnosis and treatment, and facial trauma reconstruction.
Oral surgery plays a crucial role in improving oral health, function, and aesthetics. It can help alleviate pain, restore missing teeth, correct bite problems, treat oral diseases, and enhance facial appearance.